AFTER being named finalist in the 16th annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards by Topco Media and Communications, uShaka Marine World was honoured with an award in the tourism category at the event on 15 August.
The Standard Bank Top Women Awards recognises those organisations whose efforts have been uplifting women in business and society in general over the past 25 years of democracy and who look set to continue to do so for the next 25 years.
uShaka Marine World has shown a continuous commitment to building an inclusive economy and changing the face of business in South Africa.
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Speaking about the awards, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media and Communications, said: “By driving discussions around gender for the past 16 years, we have encouraged both men and women to change their understanding of women’s role in business and society.”
uShaka Marine World’s CEO, Dr Stella Khumalo, was extremely excited to receive this award.
“I would like to thank all involved on behalf of a team that includes a large proportion of women. After participating in our Good to Great programme and striving to make the guest experience exceptional, they have all played a huge role in the uShaka Marine World success story.”
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