Women who excel in the ICT industry will be honoured in an inaugural Women in ICT – Partnership for Change Awards whose finalists in the different categories have been announced.
MTN SA has announced the finalists who will be vying for the coveted winner’s prize in various categories in the awards scheduled for 31 August at a gala function to be held at Hyde Park in Johannesburg.
The announcement of the finalists follows an intensive adjudication process where a panel of judges examined the nominations submitted for the awards which are a pioneering women recognition programme that was launched by MTN in partnership with Kagiso Media’s Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio.
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“We are encouraged by the calibre of the women who were nominated for our Women in ICT – Partnership for Change Awards initiative and
wish to congratulate all of them and wish them luck in the finals.
“I also wish to express my gratitude to the judging panel that has taken the time to participate in the adjudication process,” said Mteto Nyati, CEO of MTN SA.
The awards are segmented into eight categories.
The shortlisted nominees are:
- Leadership Recognition Award:
Aisha Mohamed
Mmaki Jantjies
Christelle Van der Merwe.
- Innovator Recognition Award:
Stephanie Cowper
Amelia Thiart
Paula Sartini.
- Community Builder:
Dianne Broodryk
Baratang Miya
Mmaki Jantjies.
- Outstanding Women Award:
Zimkhita Buwa
Vuyokazi Menye
Mmaki Jantjies.
- The Entrepreneur Award:
Irene Charnley
Nomsa Nteleko
Aisha Pandor.
- Excellence in Journalism:
Thabiso Mochiko
Paula Gilbert
Simnikiwe Mzekandaba.
- Graduate Award:
Ghislaine Livie Ngangom Tiemeni
Sharon Rao-Farista
Eva Ramaila.