An award your business can bank on
When conditions are easy, many businesses flourish. However, it is during the most difficult economic circumstances that the top innovators and the best operators show their true ability. The annual Standard Bank Business Awards recognise these exceptional, growing businesses, celebrating their strength, vision and resilience, especially in today’s challenging economic environment. Business candidates are recognised across 3 classifications and can win in any or all of the categories.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2021 OVERALL STANDARD BANK BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS
Reel Gardening
FIRST PRIZE
R 2 000 000
CLAIRE REED
Elamaswazi Projects
SECOND PRIZE
R 1 000 000
LIHLE NDLOVU
The Awareness Company
THIRD PRIZE
R 500 000
PRIAASH RAMADEEN
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2021 RISING STAR AND BEST FEMALE-LED COMPANY WINNERS
Crismo Enterprise
RISING STAR AWARD
R500 000
MAJOR CINDI
Corium Skincare
BEST FEMALE-LED COMPANY
R500 000
VUYI ZONDI
Some of the benefits
Expand and grow
Use the cash winnings as a capital injection to take your business to the next level
Instant credibility
Be nationally recognised by existing and new clients as one of the top businesses in South Africa
Media and PR exposure
Leverage your award recognition and gain positive exposure for your business
Great differentiator
Distinguish your product or service from the competition
Meet the 2021 shortlisted companies
These inspiring innovators and successful entrepreneurs are examples of strength, vision and resilience.
Judging and awards announcements
- An experienced panel of judges will assess the entries and based on the criteria for each category, we will select and announce the top businesses.
- The top 10 businesses will prepare a pitch to be overseen by an independent auditor.
- Standard Bank reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions and reduce or extend at any time, any dates of this competition.
The finalists and prestigious guest list of business decision-makers will attend an online gala event where the winners are announced.
The Standard Bank Business Awards competition terms and conditions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
To learn more about Business Awards, view our Frequently Asked Questions
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Judging and awards announcements
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- An experienced panel of judges will assess the entries and based on the criteria for each category, we will select and announce the top businesses.
- The top 10 businesses will prepare a pitch to be overseen by an independent auditor.
- Standard Bank reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions and reduce or extend at any time, any dates of this competition.
The finalists and prestigious guest list of business decision-makers will attend an online gala event where the winners are announced.
The Standard Bank Business Awards competition terms and conditions
To learn more about Business Awards, view our Frequently Asked Questions
Disclaimer
View the Business Awards Competition discliamer
Celebrating Businesses that bank on us
Did you miss the 2021 Business Awards?
Watch our recap.
Award Categories
Business of the Year
Business of the Year
Our biggest individual accolade. First, second and third placed businesses will share R3.5 million.
1st prize - R2 000 000
2nd prize - R1 000 000
3rd prize - R500 000
Best Female-led Company
Best Female-led Company
This award is all about recognising great female entrepreneurs and business leaders who are making a real impact on their industry.
R500 000
Rising Star Award
Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award aims to celebrate and support the country’s newest businesses. Entrants to this award must have been trading for a maximum period of three years.
R500 000
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