Entries open for Santam Women of the Future Awards 2023 searching for Women Entrepreneurs

By: GWL Team | Thursday, 13 April 2023

The 2023 Santam Women of the Future Awards, presented in partnership with Fairlady and Truelove, are now accepting entries.

Searching for the most influential, resilient, and inspirational women business owners in the nation is Santam, Fairlady, and Truelove. We want to hear from you whether you've recently launched a new company or have been managing your own company for some time.

The awards, now in their ninth year, honour and recognise the remarkable contributions made by women company owners because, in our opinion, they have a significant economic impact on our nation. We are also happy to announce that Lancôme, a well-known cosmetics brand across the world, has become a partner of the awards.

Santam is once again providing the awards with crucial assistance. Due to the company's extensive experience supporting women in South African business, it has gained excellent knowledge of the various hazards of the entrepreneurial path. According to Andrew Coutts, CEO of Santam Broker Solutions, "Santam recognises that the first 1,000 days of operating a business are the hardest - if you're still in business by day 1,001, we feel you're in it for the long haul."

JUDGING PANEL

Nonkululeko Gobodo, CEO of Awakened Global

Nonkululeko Gobodo is a businessman, innovator, and leader who started SizweNtsalubaGobodo, the largest Black-owned auditing and accounting firm in South Africa, in 1987 after becoming a chartered accountant.

Professor Thuli Madonsela, Law Trust Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Law

Professor Thuli Madonsela is known for her work as South Africa's Public Protector, being included in Time magazine's 100 Most Important People, receiving the Order of Merit and Knight of the Legion of Honour, and co-writing Melo's Kingdom.

Dawn Nathan-Jones, entrepreneur and CEO at Over the Rainbow

Dawn Nathan-Jones is passionate about entrepreneurship and mentoring, and recently teamed up with Lesley Waterkeyn of Over the Rainbow to help female entrepreneurs create successful enterprises.

Norah Sehunoe, Executive Head of Human Resources at Santam

Norah Sehunoe of Santam believes that South Africa's future hinges on its young and entrepreneurship, which should be encouraged and supported through platforms like the Santam Women of the Future Awards.

Suzy Brokensha, Fairlady Editor-in-Chief

Suzy Brokensha believes that female entrepreneurship can change the local environment and promote gender equality, and the Santam Women of the Future Awards are an annual pleasure to recognize their accomplishments.

Mbali Soga, Truelove Editor

Mbali Soga, founder of Truelove magazine, believes that entrepreneurship is essential for women to prosper and become independent. She champions the Santam Women of the Future Awards for recognising and supporting women who bravely contribute to the economy.

PROCEDURE

A businesswoman who is at least 30 years old, has been in operation for more than 1,000 days, and is well on her path to building a sizable operation is given the Santam Woman of the Future title.

The Santam Emerging Star designation is given to an entrepreneur between the ages of 16 and 30 who has not yet completed her first 1,000 days in company but whose assessors predict will succeed well beyond them.

An entrepreneur that is truly improving her community and is 30 years of age or older is given the Santam Social Entrepreneur designation. The first 1,000 days of her firm, social venture, or NPO were successful.

The Prizes

Women of the Future, Rising Star, and Social Entrepreneur receive cash.
Lancôme offers a luxury beauty hamper worth R10,000.
Advertisement in Fairlady or Truelove to promote business, social enterprise or NPO.
Mentorship with one of the judges is invaluable.
GIBS offers courses on New Markets and Strategic Marketing.
A Frederique Constant Vitality women's watch is worth R15,495
Lithotech offers business printing worth R5,000.
Samsonite offers a R4,899 Stackd cabin case.
Execuspecs offers three pairs of Baker sunglasses worth R5,397.
Superbalist offers a R3,000 fashion and lifestyle voucher.