Empowering Youth Entrepreneurship in KwaZulu-Natal
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ABOUT
THE KZN YOUTH BUSINESS AWARDS
The 4th annual KZN Youth Business Awards will honour exceptional young entrepreneurs who have established impactful businesses in KwaZulu Natal. These entrepreneurs are not only leaders and role models but also significant contributors to the economy and community. The awards celebrate the achievements of youth-led businesses, providing winners and finalists with well-deserved recognition and a platform to showcase their success. Additionally, the awards will connect young entrepreneurs with expert organizations and partners to develop and scale innovative solutions to the critical challenges they face.
The Awards will take place on Wednesday, 30 November 2024, in Durban. The 36 finalists/nominees and the 12 winning businesses will each receive an appreciation award and certificate onstage.
Event Date and Location
Wednesday, 30 November 2024, location to be announced
Impact
Celebrates youth-led businesses that significantly impact the economy and community.
Purpose
To honour and recognize exceptional young entrepreneurs in KwaZulu Natal.
Benefits
Provides winners and finalists with recognition, a platform for showcasing success, and connections with expert organizations for growth and development.
Award nominations are
now open for submitting entries.
MEDIA
SPORT
TOURISM
PROPERTY
TOWNSHIP
TECHNOLOGY
Agriculture
Entertainment
Informal Business
Manufacturing
Social
Entrepreneurship
Food Or Beverage Product
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Meet Our Judges
Claudette Sigamoney
Former vice President at Durban Chamber of Commerce
Fanele Mdlalose
NYDA, Training specialist, Economic Development, Program Design and
Delivery
Thami Zondi
The Director of Youth Economic Empowerment at the KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs.
Nonku Msomi
Ethekwini Municipality, Deputy Head of SMME Development at Business Support, Tourism & Markets Unit
Babongile Mkhize
Hollywoodbets: Group Transformation Manager
REM Biyela
Standard Bank – Enterprise Banking Manager | KZN
Our Partners
