Funke Treasure Bags Triple Honours at 2024 Accenture Gender Mainstreaming Awards
Veteran broadcast journalist and gender advocate, Anike-Ade Funke Treasure Akintoye, has been honoured with three prestigious recognitions at the 2024 Accenture Gender Mainstreaming Awards, marking a significant milestone in her decades-long commitment to gender equality and leadership development.
The awards ceremony, held under the auspices of Business Engage and powered by global consulting giant Accenture, celebrates individuals and organisations advancing gender equity, diversity, and inclusion across the African continent. The event spotlights innovative efforts that promote sustainable development and inclusive growth.
Funke Treasure was named category finalist in three separate categories for the West Africa region: the Positive Role Model Award, the Mainstreaming Gender and Disability Award, and the Investing in Young Women Award. Each recognition came with a commemorative plaque, symbolising her wide-ranging impact across gender advocacy, youth development, and disability inclusion.
With a celebrated career as a broadcaster, leadership coach, author, and passionate champion for women’s empowerment, Funke Treasure’s triple recognition underscores her multifaceted contributions to social change and capacity building across the region.
The 2024 edition of the awards drew participants from various sectors and regions, with final honorees emerging through a rigorous competitive process designed to reward excellence and innovation in gender mainstreaming.
