Johannesburg, November 2021 – The ACA, the local organising partner of the global Effie Awards and host of the Effie Awards South Africa, is conducting a review of the Events and Sponsorship Supplier for the upcoming 2022 Effie Awards South Africa Programme.

Prior to the RFP being issued, the ACA will be shortlisting suppliers and invites all interested parties to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) as issued.

It is important to note that companies will be required to, among other others, meet the following gatekeeper criteria:

• Minimum Level 2 B-BBEE accreditation
• Be in good standing with the Department of Employment and Labour and registered with the Compensation Fund
• Have a current and valid Tax Clearance Certificate
• Provide a portfolio of work completed or electronic link for same

Companies that do not meet these minimum requirements will not be considered for the shortlist of suppliers.

Interested parties are invited to request further information or pose questions by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. should anything not be clear. All queries must be in writing and only those submitted via email as noted above will be responded to.

Please click on this link to access and download the RFI - https://bit.ly/3mzykn1

Closing date for submissions is Thursday, 14th November 2021

For more information visit the Effie Awards South Africa website at www.effieawards.co.za or visit www.acasa.co.za.

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About Effie®
Effie is a global 501(c)(3) non-profit whose purpose is to lead and evolve the forum for marketing effectiveness. Effie leads, inspires and champions the practice and practitioners of marketing effectiveness through education, awards, ever-evolving thought leadership initiatives and first-class insights into marketing strategies that produce results.  The organization recognizes the most effective brands, marketers and agencies, globally, regionally and locally through its 50+ award programs across the world and through its coveted effectiveness rankings, the Effie Index. Since 1968, Effie is known as global symbol of achievement, while serving as a resource to steer the future of marketing success.  For more details, visit effie.org.

About the ACA
The ACA is the official, representative body for the Communications and Advertising profession in South Africa, representing agencies in the profession (who at present contribute approximately 95% of South Africa’s measured ad spend) to government, media and the public. The ACA is a voluntary body formed by and for the industry, focused on and committed to self-regulation and to defending the highest standards of ethical practice.

For more about the ACA visit www.acasa.co.za or call the ACA on (010) 880 3399