SOUTH FRICAN MEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS
THE OASIS AND HOPE AND FOR A BETTER MAN
Gender base violence has engulfed our society, tragedy, pain and absolute horrific and heart-breaking stories of woman abuse in the hands of men, some in the name of love. The awards seek to shine a positive light to SA Men
South African Men of The Year Awards is a national annual campaign an initiative of the Department of Social Development men’s forum, in partnership with other sector players, in men’s movement.
The prestigious event seeks to recognise and affirm South African men with a positive contribution in the society. The awards recognise positive male role models in pursuit to inspire other men. The South African Men of the Year Award is a value driven initiative, and the form the very core of values the project wants to entrench which are transforming, empowering and to unite as well as to celebrating South African men, dedicated to impact our communities positively the best way the know-how. “Through the SA Men of the Year Awards, we are encouraging communities to identify men role models, with positive behaviour. There are honourable men who are al leviating suffering and preserving humandignity through various roles they play. The SA Man of the Year Awards are not about achievement, rather they are character awards.” Said Mr Mgomane, Chairperson of the Awards. The awards have ten categories a that recognise different contributions men have that impact their different committees.
The categories are Health, Sports, Education, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Arts and Culture, Leadership, Youth Development, Science and Technology and the overall SA Men of the Year which recognise an all-round dynamic multifaceted man is South Africa. All these categories are nomination based when anyone can recognise a man they believe is a role model and is worthy of such recognition.
Furthermore, the initiative has a special Legend Award that recognise a special calibre of men who are in their sixties and above, accomplished in their own right and have been upstanding citizens and have dedicated their lives to building a legacy and have contributed their time and resource to community upliftment and development.