Santam, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE magazines, is has announced the launch of the 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards. Over the past decade, the awards have celebrated women entrepreneurs, and showcased the resilience, innovation and success of women who have dared to dream big.
All women entrepreneurs are invited to enter, or to nominate an outstanding businesswoman that they know.
There are three categories for the Santam Women of the Future Awards:
- The Santam Woman of the Future title is awarded to an entrepreneur whose business is older than 1 000 days and who is well on her way to establishing an extensive enterprise.
- The Santam Rising Star title is awarded to an entrepreneur between 16 and 35 years old who is still within her first 1 000 days but whose business, our judges believe, will flourish way beyond them.
- The Santam Social Entrepreneur title is awarded to an NPO/social enterprise or entrepreneur who is making a real difference in her community. Her business/NPO/social enterprise has survived the first 1 000 days.
The prizes
This year, entrants could win their share of more than R692 000 in prizes! Winners also stand a chance of unlocking the 105-year-old business expertise of Santam, and the networking reach of FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE, all of which will elevate a business to greater heights.
- R125 000 in cash to the Woman of the Future and R75 000 in cash each to the Rising Star and the Social Entrepreneur from Santam
- A luxury beauty hamper worth R10 000 from our beauty partner, Lancôme
- A full-page advertisement in FAIRLADY or TRUELOVE to promote the business, social enterprise or NPO
- Invaluable mentorship with one of the judges
- An online masterclass worth R4 100 from the Gordon Institute of Business Science
- A hamper from the IV Bar, including a Jetfuel drip, worth R7 330
- A ladies dress watch from Seiko worth R7 000
- Business printing worth R5 000 from Lithotech
- A STACKD spinner and Weekender cosmetic case worth R6 498 from Samsonite
- A spa voucher worth R5 000 from Camelot Spa
“Santam is committed to becoming valued partners of women-owned businesses,’ says Gugu Mtetwa, Santam Group Chief Operating Officer. “We see the Women of the Future Awards as a means to recognise and showcase the incredible role played by women in helping to drive sustainable economic growth. It is also about empowering future generations of trailblazers. Women-owned businesses create a ripple effect, stimulating economic growth and enhancing the well-being of communities.”
Once again on the judging panel this year is Professor Thuli Madonsela. Says Prof Thuli: ‘I’m looking for a woman who is building a just world that she’d want to live in. She also needs to be an environmentally conscious problem-solver who is leveraging technology, digitalisation and artificial intelligence to improve current and future life.’
To read more about what the judges will be looking for, and to showcase your business or to nominate an entrepreneur you know and admire, head to www.womenofthefuture.co.za. Entries close on 3 June 2024.
