In September the winners of the Premier’s Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards were announced. Developed to recognise the achievements, passion and talent of the province’s entrepreneurs, the Awards form part of the Western Cape Government’s SMME support programme.
The entrepreneurs showed excellence in a number of categories and the overall winner received an all-expense paid trip to represent the province at the world’s most prestigious international entrepreneurship conference taking place in Moscow. Other winners received prize money ranging between R15 000 and R50 000.
Overall Winner
Headboy Industries
Emerging Business Category
First Prize: Stretch Experiential Marketing
Second Prize: iGen Mobile
Third Prize: Vibe Events & Marketing
Established Business Category
First Prize: NoMU Brands
Second Prize: Mukoni Software
Third Prize: Avoova
Social Enterprise Category
First Prize: Genadendal Handweavers
Second Prize: Shonaquip
Third Prize: Greenpop
Export Business Category
First Prize: Abagold Limited
Second Prize: Afrinatural Holdings
Third Prize: African Roots Wines
Special Award: Green Business
Greenpop
Best Student Business Idea
Headboy Industries
Special Award: Innovation
Headboy Industries
Finalists
Established Business
Magnador
Zwakala Homestay B&B
Women Unite
Silulo Ulutho Technologies
Tierhoek Organic
Jukupa Architects
Emerging Business
Ntlansana Accountants and Auditors
LEDwise Lighting
Isidima Brands
Mind Trix Media
Edu-Cat Children at Task
Naturally Good Traders
Social Enterprise
Lavender in Lavender Hill
Wiki Village
Department of Coffee
Proudly Macassar Pottery
Enquiries:
Simphiwe Malimela
Integratied Economic Development Services
Tel: 021 483 8751
simphiwe.malimela@westerncape.gov.za