And the Finalists are … The eighty finalists of the 6th Woman of Stature Awards were announced on Saturday 2nd November at the launch ...
And the Finalists are …
The eighty finalists of the 6th Woman of Stature Awards were announced on Saturday 2nd November at the launch of the Woman of Stature Foundation.
The gala dinner will take place on Saturday, 08th March 2020 at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, where eighty of South Africa’s most prominent women will be competing for one of twelve awards:
▪ Woman in Community;
▪ Entrepreneur of the Year;
▪ Woman in Agriculture;
▪ Woman in Education;
▪ Woman in Engineering;
▪ Woman Healthcare;
▪ Woman in Finance;
▪ Woman in Media;
▪ Woman in Mining and Construction;
▪ Woman in Technology;
▪ Woman in Sport;
▪ Youth Ambassador
This is the first time that the awards will be hosted by the newly formed Woman of Stature Foundation and proceeds raised from the awards will go the foundation.
The mission is to be an intervention with preventative measures for women who find themselves in a sudden destitute situation so that they become independent and contribute to society. Its annual Woman of the Year Awards are not limited to any particular field of endeavour, and for this reason rank among the most prestigious awards in South Africa for women.
Launched in April 2013, Woman of Stature’s purpose is to inspire and empower women from all walks of life. Woman of Stature, Managing Director Charlotte du Plessis says, “The 80 finalists are each prominent within their respective communities and have reached considerable heights within their careers. They each reflect our values and focus at Woman of Stature, which is empowering other women whether through active mentorship, or just by setting the example for leading a purposeful life.”
Charlotte du Plessis received recognition as the founder of Woman of Stature when winning the Margaret Hirsch Women in Business Achievers Award Strubens Valley in 2016.
[Mamello Makhanya], a [Youth Ambassador] Finalist in the Woman of Stature Awards and founder of a Non Profit Organization called The Born To Stand Out Foundation, says, “[I believe strongly in the beauty of standing out and remaining true to yourself. Whilst doing so, I never forget to elevate the extraordinariness of my fellow sisters because we definitely need each other especially in our full-of-trends world. Not having any funding does not stop me. The smiles I put on different faces and the hearts I touch keep me going. Being recognised for my passion and purpose means more than the world to me and most importantly encourages me to keep on keeping on.”
“Thank you so much to Woman Of Stature for the opportunity to participate in this Award. It is an honour to be selected as a finalist for such a prestigious award, and especially for such an empowering cause. It is indeed a cause dear to my heart and I am looking forward to making a difference in the lives of other women]”, says Makhanya.
The media partners and sponsors that have come on board thus far include; Indaba Hotel, Diageo, Nedbank, Wesbank, Hunter Group, Radio Pulpit, Radio Today, Jacaranda FM, Fourways Review, Real Women Real Life, NQ Nkosi Devine E Image, Upstage, Brett Herman Productions, Buddies For Life (Blog), AKA Africa Group, Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris, Seasons In Africa, Inspire Furniture. “We look forward to a house packed with women and men alike to celebrate this iconic event – all for a good cause!” concludes Du Plessis.
Contact for sponsorship: borntostandoutfoundation@gmail.com
Mamello Makhanya 061 195 1713
Contact for bookings and further information: awards@womanofstature.co.za
Charlotte du Plessis 082 553 0061
Social Media information:
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Instagram: @borntostandoutfoundation
Woman Of Stature
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