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KZN EXPORTER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2019

he Durban Chamber Enter the 2019 KZN Exporter ■ Africa: For exporters who are For further details, please on Thursday, 17 October 2019,
of Commerce and of the Year Awards and highlight exporting into Africa contact Rokeya Valli, Manager: at the Durban International
TIndustry recognises the your organisation’s export ■ Service Providers: For International Business at the Convention Centre. 
meaningful contribution to achievements. companies providing a service Durban Chamber.
economic development that to exporters, e.g. shipping
is driven by export markets. The entry process is simple: agents, clearing and forwarding Each year, the Awards For more information about purchasing
International trade contributes agents, insurers, financiers, etc. culminate in the hallmark KZN Tables or Tickets for the Awards Dinner,
please contact the Durban Chamber’s
to the development of a diverse 1. Select the category or Exporter of the Year Awards Events Coordinator, Zama Mazibuko
domestic economy that enables categories you wish to enter ■ Manufacturers: For companies Dinner at which the winners Tel: 031 335 1000
the formation of companies that 2. Complete the application operating in the manufacturing are announced. The Durban Email: mazibukoz@durbanchamber.co.za
achieve growing returns not form available on sector in KZN Chamber will be hosting this Website: https://durbanchamber.co.za/
high-level networking event
only for their shareholders but https://durbanchamber.co.za ■ Agriculture and Agro-
also for the workers that drive processing sector: For
them and the communities that 3. Email the completed application companies operating in the
support them. form to Rokeya Valli email agriculture and agro-processing
vallir@durbanchamber.co.za sector in KZN
Now in its 19th year, the
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) 4. Entries close 31 July 2019 at ■ Creative Industries: For
Exporter of the Year Awards 16H00. companies operating in the
have grown progressively creative industries, e.g. arts,
since inception in 2000. These The categories are: culture, film, etc.
Awards aim to recognise and ■ New Exporter: For exporters ■ Services Sector: For companies
celebrate exporters in this who have been exporting for exporting a service; e.g.
province, in order to stimulate less than three years education and training, ICT and
the sustainable growth and software, auditing and advisory
development of our local and ■ Small: Exports less than services, professional services,
provincial economy. R25 million per annum etc. This excludes companies
■ Medium: Exports between providing a service to exporters.
The Awards are a showcase R25 million and R100 million
for emerging and established Entries are open to all exporters
exporters of a wide range of per annum within KZN and are NOT
goods and services coming out ■ Large: Exports greater than restricted to Durban Chamber
of eThekwini and KZN. R101 million per annum members.

MINARA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AWARDS 2019

ominations are open for achievement in the chosen
the Minara Chamber profession. This award is for a
Nof Commerce Business high achiever of exceptional talent
Awards 2019 in the following in a profession.
categories:
Minara Community Builder
Minara Business of the Year An award presented to a male
This award recognises an or female, living or deceased
outstanding majority Muslim- who has made an exceptional
owned business enterprise that contribution in the field of
has performed well consistently community service
(both operationally and The awards are open to South
financially), achieved exceptional African Muslims and to majority
growth and is considered a
market leader in its sector. Muslim-owned business entities
registered and operating in
Criteria: The business must South Africa. Nominations is
have been in existence for more free and no fee is payable for any
than 10 years. The enterprise nomination.
must be registered and compliant The closing date for nominations
with all relevant legislation
and regulations. The enterprise is 1st August 2019. Winners will
be announced at the Minara
is expected to have adopted Ebrahim Patel, CEO of Magellan Investment Management and Imraan Noorbhai Standard Bank KZN Provincial Head Recognition Awards Dinner.
innovative and creative strategies at the 2018 Minara Recognition Awards Dinner
supported by good long term time the nominee must have managerial outlook, vision and business for more than three Nominations can also be
planning in the achievement of demonstrated strong commitment commitment. The individual must years. The Nominee must have submitted via email to
its objectives. The enterprise must and dedication and excellent show a balance between business started the business and be fully awards@minara.org.za. 
be shown to have adopted strong leadership coupled with a modern and community involvement involved in the business. The
ethical and moral values in its managerial outlook. The nominee enterprise must be innovative, Diamond Partner 2019
operations and must enjoy good should have a balanced outlook Minara Young Entrepreneur of show strong sustainability,
stakeholder relations between community and society. the Year growth and potential.

Minara Business Person of the Minara Businesswoman of the This award recognises a Young Minara Professional Award
Year Year Entrepreneur who demonstrates
An award presented to a
This award recognises an The Businesswoman of the Year entrepreneurship and innovation professional who has reached
and shows the potential for
outstanding individual who is an outstanding female who is excellence. This award recognises the pinnacle of achievement in For more information contact
currently leads or manages a currently leading her own business. those special traits that make his/her profession. 031 208 1898 or visit
successful business. successful entrepreneurs so www.minara.org.za/index.php/minara-awards
Criteria: The nominee must Criteria: The individual has not
Criteria: The nominee must be leading her own business inspiring. only mastered his/her chosen
be managing or owning a and have been in business for at Criteria: The Entrepreneur profession but through diligence,
successful business and must least 5 years. The nominee must must be below the age of 35 and dedication and commitment
have a track record of at least 10 demonstrate leadership, a modern must have been in the same has set the benchmark for
years in business. During this

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