Woman of Stature Awards
Submitted by: Jenilee Prinsloo-RyzenbergThe 6th Woman of Stature Awards 2019 will take place on Saturday, 02nd November 2019 at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, where 101 of South Africa’s most prominent women will be competing for one of twelve awards:
- Woman in Community;
- Entrepreneur of the Year;
- Woman in Agriculture;
- Woman in Education;
- Woman in Engineering;
- Woman Healthcare;
- Woman in Finance;
- Woman in Media;
- Woman in Mining and Construction;
- Woman in Technology;
- Woman in Sport;
- Youth Ambassador
This year the Woman of Stature Awards is introducing special awards for women who do not necessarily fit in any of the above categories but deserve recognition as well as an Honorary Life Achievement Award and Leadership Award.
Its annual Woman of the Year Awards are not limited to any particular field of endeavour, and for this reason rank among the most prestigious awards in South Africa for women.
Launched in April 2013, Woman of Stature’s purpose is to inspire and empower women from all walks of life.
This is the first year that the awards will be hosted by the newly formed Woman of Stature Foundation and proceeds raised from the awards will go the foundation. The mission is to be an incubator providing women from ALL walks of life access to high quality Personal, Professional and Entrepreneurial Development Interventions and Training Programs
Woman of Stature, Director Charlotte du Plessis says, “The 101 nominees are each prominent within their respective communities and have reached considerable heights within their careers. They each reflect our values and focus at Woman of Stature, which is empowering other women whether through active mentorship, or just by setting the example for leading a purposeful life.”
Charlotte du Plessis received recognition as the founder of Woman of Stature when winning the Margaret Hirsch Women in Business Achievers Award Strubens Valley in 2016.
Nicole Holborow-Browne from nhb.business has been nominated for Woman of Stature Awards 2019, the Woman in Finance Category.
“I am honoured to be named as a nominee for such a prestigious award. I deeply admire the work that Woman of Stature does for the empowerment and recognition of women, and just to be among such amazing nominees, is an absolute privilege. “ says Nicole.
Nicole has a passion for helping sme’s with their accounts and tax compliance, but moreso understanding the finances of their businesses through her business coaching. She helps them use sound financial strategies to build the businesses of their dreams. She is also a partner of Just Hello where she also hosts workshops for women in business, empowering them to reach for their dreams. Just Hello has partnered with 18twenty8, who also work towards the empowerment of women, between the ages of 18 and 28.
Nicole’s days are very centered around finance education, women empowerment and small and medium business owners success!
The media partners and sponsors that have come on board thus far include; Radio Pulpit, Radio Today, Jacaranda FM, Fourways Review, Real Women Real Life, NQ Nkosi Devine E Image, Brett Herman Productions, Leigh Benson Photography, Buddies For Life (Blog), Indaba Hotel, AKA Africa Group, Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris, Hunter Group, Box Tribe, Nedbank and Wesbank, She Owns It Magazine.
“We look forward to a house packed with women and men alike to celebrate this iconic event – all for a good cause!” concludes Du Plessis.
Contact for bookings and further information:
Charlotte du Plessis 082 553 0061