Winners of the Wild Coast Sun’s inaugural Eagles Business Awards, created to bolster a diversified business community, have been announced.
The resort’s general manager, Peter Tshidi honoured winners at a gala dinner recently.
Tshidi said: “Small companies are the backbone of our economy, accounting for about 60% of all employment in South Africa. At Wild Coast Sun, we are proud to help enable this vibrant sector with the skills and training they need to be a success. At the same time, it is imperative that we reward those who have gone above and beyond.”
The Eagles Business Awards target a broad scope of categories to ensure that all entrepreneurs, no matter what their sector, are motivated.
This year’s ultimate winners – the Businesswoman and Businessman of the Year – Zenande Ndava from Queens Greens and Siphesihle Gebe from Pump Printers, each received a R20 000 office setup voucher, a grant voucher worth R150 000, as well as 12 months of business support and mentoring.
The 2022 category winners are: Best business in Agriculture – Anz Greenfields; Best business in Food and Beverages – Red Ruby Debonairs Solutions; Best business in Entertainment – VDS Concepts; Best business in Funeral Services – Imbumba Funeral Services; Best business in Protection, Properties and Construction – Brainwave Projects; Best business in Tourism and Hospitality – Lunganakho Business Enterprises; Best business in Professional Services or Consulting – Intelekt Holdings – Pondoland Times; and Best business in Sport – Community Sports Club.
The respective businesses received trophies and will be part of Wild Coast Sun’s mentorship programme for 12 months, which includes skills development with Sun Academy.
Guest of honour, Vukile Mhlelembana, the mayor of Alfred Nzo District Municipality committed to supporting the Awards stating that the resort plays a positive impact in the region.
“We encourage entrepreneurs to start their own businesses, to create jobs and stimulate the economy. If we all work together, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel,” Mhlelembana said.
Wild Coast Sun’s social and economic development manager, Bandile Mdliva worked tirelessly with the outgoing Awards task team, to ensure the success of the ceremony, promising an even bigger event next year with more corporate partners on board to support.
“We will continue to play our part as a large corporate – we are only as strong as our surrounding community,” Tshidi concluded.
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