MEET LAST YEAR’S WINNERS

Phillipa Geard, RecuitMyMom “Winning the Women of the Future award has opened many doors for me to speak at various events for companies and social causes. In addition, the media exposure was very helpful in raising awareness of RecruitMyMom. For me personally, the award was a massive public affirmation of what we are doing as a company, and the social impact we are having on women as a whole.”

Nondumiso Sibaya, Boombadotmobi “Winning the Rising Star award has opened opportunities for Boombadotmobi, which I believe would have taken years to access. But, that’s the power of media. Personally, as a businesswoman, I’ve never looked back.”

Renshia Manuel, GrowBox

“My journey with Santam Fairlady Women of the Future has been remarkable. I will be eternally grateful for the platform and opportunities that the competition presented to me, and the company (GrowBox) as a whole. The development, both personal and professional, has been extremely successful. As a social entrepreneur, the competition gave me the platform to connect with a phenomenal network of corporate and social investors that is boosting our impact on the most vulnerable communities. I’m humbled, thankful and blessed by the opportunity presented to me as the winner of the Social Entrepreneurship category. This has been the highlight of my career, but it has also spurred me on to grow the business to greater heights, take our social impact across the country (and even Africa) and be an inspiration for the next generation. It is a powerful platform for women to empower and celebrate other amazing women.”