The Top Empowerment Awards has showcased the businesses leading in transformation over the past 23 years, acting as a source of inspiration for South Africa’s business elite. The platform provides exposure among empowered industry players,
We invite you to submit your nomination for the 2026 Top Empowerment Awards, to celebrate today’s empowerment leaders and inspire tomorrow’s.
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How to submit a winning entry form
Determine
Carefully determine the category or categories you wish to enter.
Ensure
Ensure that you match the criteria for the selected categories.
Motivation
A separate motivation for each award category entered must be submitted.
Select
Tick the boxes for the categories you wish to enter.
Double Check
Double check that all contact details are correct.
Complete
Complete all fields on the digital entry form.
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Judges
Anoop Ninan
Carina Wessels
Chrissy Dube
Nozibele Makanda
Dr. Sydwell Shikweni
Sam Gqomo
Johannah Phenya
Kume Luvhani
Kyle Wesemann
Lydia Byarugaba Maison
Mandisa Mpeko
Nodidi Mehlomakulu
John Bailey
Khensani Nobanda
Kutlwano Chaba
Luncedo Mtwentwe
Nene Molefi
Ntombi Mlambo
Raksha Naidoo
Ronel Cara
Summer Clifford Kotze
Thandeka Mngomezulu
Vhahangwele Manavhela
Thandeka Nkambule
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Our Leading Sponsors & Partners
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Why Enter Top Empowerment
Gain prestige and recognition from peers. Entrench your brand on a leadership platform. Highly valuable PR and media exposure through multi-channel marketing. Celebrate your achievements.
Raise your profile to attract investors and key stakeholders and customers. Attract and retain top talent in Africa. Differentiate your business from your competitors. Measure your performance against Africa’s best. Network with fellow business individuals.
High-volume & impactful press coverage
Promote
Winners receive PR and multi-channel marketing exposure, promoting their winning status on our website and to our 20 000 email subscribers.
Build your brand
Participating in the awards is a great way to honour your employees and build your brand by measuring your performance against South Africa’s most empowered companies.
Stand out
A nomination will differentiate your business from competitors’ and raise your profile to attract investors and key industry stakeholders.
Network
You will get the opportunity to network with other business people who are passionate about empowerment.
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