Help the GTCOC identify top performers in the Vaal!

The GTCOC would like to involve the community in which it serves, by opening up the nominations for the 2024 awards to the public. Please send your nominations to the Chamber secretary, Sandy du Toit via email on admin@gtcoc.co.za by no later than 28 June. The awards will be presented to the winners at a prestigious gala evening on 27 July 2024.

Below, see a list and short description of each of this year’s awards.
1. Junior Businesswoman of the Year Trophy
The Junior Businesswoman Trophy is awarded to a young individual for her dedication, effort, creative vision to sustain her business throughout Covid and in very difficult economic times. You are indeed a person that inspires your peers and by this nomination we want to recognize your ability to adapt and re-adjust your path to success. Age limit for the category is between 18 and 30years.

2. Junior Businessman of the Year Trophy
The Junior Businessman Trophy is awarded to a young individual for his dedication, effort, creative vision to sustain his business throughout Covid and in very difficult economic times. You are indeed a person that inspires your peers and by this nomination we want to recognize your ability to adapt and re-adjust your path to success. Age limit for the category is between 18 and 30years.

3. Warrior Trophy
The Warrior Trophy is awarded to an identity that shows bold determination and perseverance, despite the socio-economic development or slow-growing economy. They believe in the community and move forward without giving in to negative or conflicting statistics in the surrounding markets.

4. Impi Trophy
The Impi Trophy is awarded to a “Groundbreaker”. This identity has left its footprint in our region and has situated itself internationally as a well-known brand drawing numerous markets worldwide.

5. Historical Trophy
The Historical Trophy is awarded to an Ambassador of the Vaal Triangle. This identity has become a centre piece of the Vaal’s foundation and has played a significant role in the development of the region over the past 50 years.

6. Freedom Trophy
The Freedom Trophy is awarded to a school/ organisation an identity that has an impact and promotes creates growth in the Vaal Triangle. They contribute towards the development of the youth through the development of skills, education and advice that leads to the enrichment of young people in our region.

7. Capital Growth Trophy
The Capital Growth Trophy is awarded to an identity that specifically invests in our region. They have a heart and passion for the community and believe that their investment will uplift our surrounding areas and generate wealth creation in our entire region. They have become a flagship in representing the Vaal.

8. The Voice Trophy
The Voice Trophy is awarded to the medium that distributes news in the Vaal Triangle. They have become part of many households, by equipping them with knowledge. This medium has become a part of the heritage and nostalgia of the Vaal Triangle.

9. Helping Hands Trophy
The Helping Hands Trophy is awarded to an individual/ organisation that selflessly serves the community. The voice of this organisation is heard by many and seen as a trustworthy and safe haven for help and advice.

10. Showing the Vaal Trophy
The Showing the Vaal Trophy is awarded to an identity that plays a vital role in promoting the Vaal Triangle, as well as South Africa. They are well-established and have made their mark in the tourism industry in South Arica.

11. Empire Trophy
The Empire Trophy is awarded to an identity for their contribution towards the Vaal Triangle through socio-economic upliftment, employment creation and SMME development.

12. The Vaal’s Ambassador of Disability TrophyThe Vaal’s Ambassador of Disability Trophy is awarded to an individual who represents the Vaal Triangle, through his or her disability. This candidate is a role-model and true inspiration to anyone facing any disability, as their successes creates hope and the belief that any disability can open the door to new and different opportunities.

13. The Vaal’s Ambassador of Sport Trophy
The Vaal’s Ambassador of Sport Trophy is awarded to an individual who represents the Vaal Triangle throughout South Africa, through the means of Sport. This candidate makes an impact and priceless contribution to the upliftment of the community, by promoting a healthy way of thinking about Sport activities.

14. Vaal’s Ambassador of Culture Trophy
The Vaal’s Ambassador of Culture is awarded to an individual who represents the Vaal Triangle through his/her contribution to culture in our region. Culture is the heartbeat of any nation and its immeasurable strength to re-unite opposing beliefs and opinions is often underestimated. Culture brings hope, inspires, and motivates the nation.