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The Hollywood Foundation KZN Youth Business Awards
Award nominations are now open for submitting entries.
Objective
In addition to networking opportunities, the awards seek to highlight the remarkable achievements of youth entrepreneurs. By recognizing their dedication, investment, and accomplishments, Hollywood Foundation KZN Youth Business Awards celebrate the hard work and perseverance that goes into building successful businesses. This recognition not only honours individual achievements but also serves as a beacon of inspiration for other young entrepreneurs striving to make their mark in the business world.
The awards also aim to open up new opportunities and possibilities for youth-owned businesses. By lifting their profiles, the awards help these businesses gain credibility and attract new customers, partners, and investors. This can lead to increased sales, collaborations, and funding opportunities, all of which are essential for business growth and sustainability. The exposure gained from participating in the awards can be a game-changer for many young entrepreneurs.
Finally, Hollywood Foundation KZN Youth Business Awards encompass several categories, allowing businesses from various sectors to be recognized for their specific contributions. This diverse range of categories ensures that all types of businesses have the chance to be celebrated for their unique strengths and innovations. By highlighting the successes of youth-led businesses across different industries, the awards contribute to fostering a vibrant and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem in KwaZulu Natal.
CATEGORIES TO ENTER
This award is designed to honor media agencies, businesses, and service providers owned by youth who provide exceptional services in the media industry. Companies from various areas within the media sector are eligible for consideration.
This award aims to honor young entrepreneurs in the sports industry who have effectively utilized their skills to deliver high-quality services and products, as well as make significant advancements in the field. The award is available for businesses in all sectors of the sports industry.
This award aims to honor young entrepreneurs who are operating businesses in the travel, accommodation, and leisure industries and are delivering exceptional services that enhance the overall experience for travelers and tourists.
This award recognizes and celebrates professionals in real estate development, interior design, architecture, marketing, and other related fields within property sector who strive to enhance our quality of life, promote sustainability, and protect the environment in both residential and commercial contexts.
This award aims to acknowledge young entrepreneurs who have developed creative products and services in the technology sector. The business must exhibit progress and longevity in this field. Businesses from various Technology industries will be considered for the award.
This prize will honor young entrepreneurs who are excelling in agricultural practices, technology, and sustainability within their companies, thereby making significant contributions to food security and environmental protection.
This award will recognize entertainment businesses in the field of entertainment who have successfully implemented their skills in providing quality work and maintained great strides in the entertainment industry. This award is open to all fields in the entertainment industry on and off the stage.
This award recognizes informal business owners who demonstrate determination, innovation, and a strong desire to succeed. It is available to all forms of informal trade.
This award is available to young entrepreneurs in KwaZulu Natal Province who own businesses in various manufacturing sectors such as food, plastics, chemicals, furniture, clothing, textiles, and niche products. The judges are seeking companies that exhibit a contemporary, sustainable, and inventive manufacturing strategy that leads to investment, expansion, profits, and employment opportunities.
This award will be given to the young entrepreneur who has made a significant impact on their local community by actively participating in Corporate and Social Responsibility initiatives.
This award will be presented to a business in the food and beverage sector that has effectively developed and launched a product. It is available to all segments of the food and beverage industry.
This prize is intended for a food and beverage business that has effectively developed and brought a product to market. It is available to all sectors of the food and beverage industry.
This award is aimed at honoring businesses that are making outstanding contributions in wellness, healthcare services, medical research, and health technology, improving patient care and public health.
Candidates would need to reflect the following characteristics:
• Shared commitment and passion to help underserved young people (18-35 years) seeking to build a business but lacking the support to do so.
• Shared values and qualities with a youth-centric, commitment to excellence, drive to learn, interest in measuring and understanding impact, inclusivity, efficiency and ambition to grow.
• Shared approach to holistic services, focused on the personal development of the young employees as well as the business with a long-term vision.
• Shared ambition to support the creation of sustainable youth-led businesses at scale.
• Proven track record which demonstrates impact in establishing a successful business and creating jobs.
• Sustainability – well-resourced for ongoing delivery.
Categories to enter
• Sport
• Tourism
• Property
• Township
• Technology
• Agriculture
• Entertainment
• Informal Business
• Manufacturing
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Food Or Beverage Product