Kwatsaduza – The winners of the Ekurhuleni Women in Sports Awards 2021, which were hosted by sports presenter Itumeleng Bandawere, were announced on Friday (Heritage Day) at the Benoni Lake Club.
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On the local front, winners on the night included EK FM sports radio presenter Votile Jack in the Community Sports Radio Presenter category, the Gauteng Women’s Rugby Institute in the Community Project of the Year category and African Reporter’s journalist Sharon Mdaka in the Community Sports Journalist of the Year.
The award ceremony was established in 2018 to celebrate and empower women in sport by the founder of the NPO Futballing Girls, Moonira Ramathula.
Last year, the initiative was launched with four other districts in Gauteng. According to the founder, they are working to establish the movement across the country.
“Ekurhuleni is always special for us because this is where it all began four years ago,” said Ramathula.
“As much as the pandemic has affected participation in sport, we still felt that we needed to continue with our awards as recognition should not stop.
“What is different and special about our awards is that we have Olympians, community builders and grassroots athletes in one room.
“Lastly, I would like to congratulate all the nominees and finalists for all their hard work in keeping girls and women in the sports brand alive in communities,” she said.
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Finalists received a Futballing Girls pamper pack and a framed certificate. Winners received a crystal glass trophy, a bottle of Champagne from Simonsig and lipstick from Essence Cosmetics.
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