We are proud to announce that this is our 8th season of awards and the 10th year anniversary for Woman of Stature. | ||
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Woman of Stature Annual Recognition Awards Celebrating the Success of Women The Woman of Stature South African Awards originated in 2013 and is the major fundraising event to generate income to fund the foundation's various programmes. This is achieved with the assistance of the nominees and sponsors. The awards aim to inspire Women to achieve and impact those around them in a deeper and more profound way. These successful and impactful Women are acknowledged by the Woman of Stature Foundation for achieving success within their industry. We believe that excellence deserves to be rewarded and the recognition awards have, since their inception in 2013, played a significant role in the development and empowerment of Women, enabling them to elevate their brand by receiving international exposure. Past winners testimonials speak of how winning this award has influenced their personal and professional lives and how they have grown through this experience. They are more confident, fearless, and have experienced another level of respect from families and colleagues. | ||
It has opened doors of opportunities which they didn’t anticipate, impacted them on so many different levels and broadened their horizons. The Woman of Stature Awards are governed by strict criteria, adjudicated by an independent panel of global business leaders, and audited. | ||
Awards Gala Dinner Video
10th Anniversary Video:
We are proud to announce the winners of the Woman of Stature South African Awards 2023. | ||
 Winner Woman of Stature South Africa 2023 Woman in Education Professor Corne Davis | ||
 Woman in Arts and Culture Palesa Makgato |  Woman in Beauty and Fashion Conny Oberautter |  Woman in Coaching and Mentoring Keshnie Mathi |
 Woman in Community Phyllis Mandis Malope |  Woman in Media Katy Katopodis |  Woman in Science and Innovation Dr Nandi Malumbazo |
 Woman in Technology Dr Stella Bvuma |  CEO of the Year Yael Geffen |  Entrepreneur of the Year Hazel Bango Molo |
 Public Choice Award Rene Mabotha |  Fundraiser of the Year Angela van Breda | |
Celebrating the Success of Women The Woman of Stature Awards is the major fundraising event to generate income to fund the foundation's various programs. This is achieved with the assistance of the nominees and sponsors and various other fundraising initiatives. The awards aim to inspire Women to achieve and impact those around them in a deeper and more profound way. These successful and impactful Women are acknowledged by the Woman of Stature Foundation for achieving success within their industry. We believe that excellence deserves to be rewarded and the recognition awards have, since their inception in 2013, played a significant role in the development and empowerment of Women, enabling them to elevate their brand by receiving international exposure. Past winners’ testimonials speak of how winning this award has influenced their personal and professional lives and how they have grown through this experience. They are more confident, fearless, and have experienced another level of respect. It has opened doors of opportunities which they didn’t anticipate, impacted them on many different levels and broadening their horizons. The Woman of Stature Awards is in its eighth season in South Africa and will be hosted in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 8 March 2023 with 10 categories including: The Categories are: | |||||
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To maintain the integrity and credibility of the Woman of Stature Awards we have partnered with AfricaRAS as our Auditing Partner. The first Woman of Stature Global Awards was hosted in Dubai on the 13th of May 2022 in partnership with Hadarat Global in the UAE. The Woman of Stature Foundation is an official Intermediary and Ecosystem partner to the Golden Edge Hub, a division of Hadarat Global. | |||||
For media queries or interviews, please contact: | ||
Gugu Tshabalala Hunter Group | Charlotte du Plessis Founder and CEO of Woman of Stature Foundation charlotte@womanofstature.co.za ; 082 553 0081 | |
Award Winners over the years | ||||
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Professor Corne Davis Woman of Stature 2023 Winner | Rehema Isa Woman of Stature 2022 Winner | |||
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Relebogile Lebotja Woman of Stature 2020 Winner | Katlego Ncala Woman of Stature 2018 Winner | Shafika Isaacs Woman of Stature 2017 Winner | ||
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Koo Govender Woman of Stature 2015 Winner | Marthe-Marie Kohne Woman of Stature 2014 Winner | Kim Everitt Woman of Stature 2013 Winner | ||