Kwatsaduza – The nominations for the Ekurhuleni Women in Sports Awards were announced on July 31 and will close on August 31.
This will be the fifth edition of the awards ceremony since its inception and the organisation has reviewed the categories and the criteria of the categories to incorporate the digital age as well as other aspects of women in sport.
With an introduction of a new category, the Vision View Media Official of the year category, which will be open to female sports photographers, videographers, producers and technical officials involved in media production.
The awards are centred around three main pillars, which are achievements, community development and self-empowerment.
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“The awards are open to any individual that fits into the qualifying criteria and is not dependent on sanctioning or permission from any organisation.
“As we are an independent organisation focused on the empowerment of women in sport and intellectual property owners of the Gauteng Women in Sports Awards.
“Recognition has the power to motivate and inspire, not just the person being recognised but the entire community around the recognised person.
“An award lives on as a reminder of the achievement for years to come.
Recognition for women in sport can create awareness and encourage other women to participate in sport and push themselves to be the best they can be,” said founder Moonira Ramathula.
Winners from each of the five regions, namely Westrand, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Tshwane and Sedibeng automatically become finalists for the provincial awards, the Gauteng Women in Sports Awards.
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The nomination form is available via a google link available on all Futballing Girls social media platforms and through the WhatApp number 0656905407.
“I would also like to thank every individual and organisation who over the past five years has participated, nominated and collaborated with our awards.
“Your participation has played a huge role in raising the platform and changing the women in sports narrative to positive outcomes and results.
“It is only through every one of our intentional efforts that we can achieve equality for women in sport,” she said.
Below is the list of categories:
1. Coach of the year
2. Administrator of the year
3. Technical of the year
4. Team of the year
5. School sport athlete of the year
6. School team of the year
7. Sportswoman of the year with disability
8. Sportswoman of the year
9. School sportswoman of the year with disability
10. Sponsor of the year
11. Vision View Media Official of the year
12. Volunteer of the year
13. Sports radio presenter of the year
14. Sports journalist of the year
15. Project of the year NPO/NPC/NGO)
For enquiries, contact them at info@futballinggirls.co.za or Whatsapp: 065 690 5407.
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