Brand SA to honour game changers
“Every day across the country ordinary South Africans are doing extraordinary things.”
Play Your Part, Brand South Africa’s flagship programme, turns 10 this year.
The nationwide social movement created to inspire and empower active citizenship in SA celebrated this milestone with the launch of an initiative that seeks to recognise and acknowledge South Africans who are contributing to positive change.
Brand SA is honoured to announce the launch of the Play Your Part Awards 2021, a nine-category award programme that is working to celebrate citizens who have demonstrated unparalleled care for their community, the environment and the status of our socio-economic equity.
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“Every day across the country ordinary South Africans are doing extraordinary things,” said Sithembile Ntombela, acting chief marketing officer at Brand SA.
“Active citizens are building the country with their own hands, minds and hearts, and they will not go unnoticed.”
Brand SA called on the public to nominate individuals, organisations and corporates who have made a significant contribution to creating an active society that can solve its developmental challenges, promotes sustainable nation-building and is proud and patriotic.
The awards aim to recognise and celebrate citizens who have made an impact in the following categories: youth development, poverty alleviation, women empowerment, nation pride, job creation, innovation, social cohesion, education and the environment.
To celebrate a decade of showcasing the value and impact of game-changers in the country, the judging panel includes social cohesion advocate Yusif Abrahamjee, philanthropic singer-songwriter Mama Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Nelson Mandela Foundation chief executive Sello Hatang.
“Each month the Play Your Part Awards will recognise winners in a different sector. Commending and honouring those individuals who have contributed to the country’s brand image both locally and abroad,” said Ntombela.
Winners will be announced periodically during the year and will receive a certificate, an official award and a cash prize to inject into their winning initiatives.
Spending a week, a month or a year pursuing a social developmental project or life-altering innovation simply was not a viable option for many people during the pandemic.
The Play Your Part Awards 2021 plan to commemorate any active South Africans who have applied their minds and talent to help foster a spirit of pride and optimism despite the global crisis.
If you believe this applies to you and your organisation or if you would like to nominate an individual or organisation, visit www.brandsouthafrica.co.za
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