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KZN TOP BUSINESS AWARDS

n 2022 Standard Bank will Hameed Noormahomed said, Client Coverage, Imraan qualifying businesses to enter. For more information on
be celebrating its 160th “These awards are in line with Noorbhai. “As bankers we are He said, “The Standard Bank entering the Standard Bank KZN
Iyear of enabling individuals Standard Bank’s commitment committed to provide solutions KZN Top Business Awards are Top Business Awards, please visit
and businesses to achieve their to innovative solutions that and experiences that create value undoubtedly a great way to www.kzntopbusiness.com
ambitions – a testament to the have a positive social, economic for our clients in line with our share your story and showcase If you have any questions about
brand’s innovation, resilience, and environmental impact on purpose: ‘Africa is our home we the calibre of the work you’re the awards, entry process or
commitment, and adaptability. the individuals, businesses, drive her growth’.” undertaking. The emphasis is
Further to this milestone, the or communities in which we on what makes your business event, please email gayle@mweb.
The awards are open to
bank is proud and honoured to operate.” businesses and organisations of standout in the category co.za. #HowAboutNow? 
have been awarded the title of The Standard Bank KZN Top any size based in KwaZulu-Natal. selected.”
Africa’s most valuable bank brand For more information
in 2022. Business Awards are based on The 2022 categories are: All entrants are required to Gayle Adlam
King 4, which aspires to achieve send in a written submission E: 083 653 0465
The accolade has been achieved four governance outcomes: ■ Business Innovation explaining what your company E: gayle@mweb.co.za
through Standard Bank’s focus ■ Ethical culture ■ Entrepreneur Resilience has achieved against a set of
on constantly evolving and ■ Digital/System Implementation key criteria as appropriate
changing with developing client ■ Good performance and value ■ Employee Wellbeing e.g., benefits for the company,
requirements. This focus is in creation employees, or community. You
keeping with the many other ■ Adequate and effective control ■ Small Business Start-up may enter your own organisation
successful brands who constantly ■ Trust, good reputation, ■ Community and Social for an award or nominate a
innovate and strive to achieve legitimacy Responsibility third party. The Standard Bank
success. As such, Standard Bank ■ Family Business KZN Top Business Awards will
is delighted to again sponsor the “Standard Bank’s brand’s ■ KZN Top Brand take place on the 8 June 2022 SCAN
KwaZulu-Natal Top Business positioning of ‘It Can Be’ is our at The Capital Zimbali. The QR CODE
Awards 2022. promise of hope, change and ■ Business Personality of the Year proceedings will be streamed live TO SEE
KZN Standard Bank Head optimism,” commented KZN Grant Adlam, CEO of KZN to ensure greater opportunity for VIDEO
Business Clients Coverage, Standard Bank Head Consumer Top Business encourages all participation by all stakeholders.

L-R: Grant Adlam, Louisa Garland, managing director of Imperial Armour, and L-R: Grant Adlam, Rajeshree Naidoo, Lee Anne Dhorie, Saskia Hill, CEO MCS Debt
Imraan Noorbhai, Standard Bank Head Consumer Client Coverage KZN Recovery, and Hameed Noormahomed, Standard Bank Head Business Client Coverage,

WHY SHOULD YOU ENTER BUSINESS AWARDS?

any people query awareness is created through the businesses. Being nominated regularly enter awards report award increases your hiring
why they should go highly valuable publicity before for awards is a strong increased sales and income status among potential
Mthrough the process the awards event, through print, indicator of trustworthiness. against businesses who don’t new employees.
of entering business awards. email, and social media, as well Business awards provide enter awards.
Why should they put in the as on the night of the awards a good opportunity to put Benchmarking
time and the effort to event and afterwards. your business in front of the Employees The application process
complete an entry form for influential people who may Awards are a brilliant means can force you to look at your
their business? Stronger Market Position be key players or stakeholders of recognising the hard work business from a different
An award nomination can act as within your industry, sector, of your employees and help perspective and identify your
We’ve compiled a list of some a third-party endorsement for your or region. boost staff morale. Knowing achievements over the years.
of the reasons why we think business. Making the shortlist of they have contributed to being By sharing stories and being
you should join the many finalists serves to strengthen your More Customers recognised as a successful open about your successes
individuals, companies, and position against your competitors. Awards help build brand business is a great motivator you create a bench market
other organisations that have A win can give you a real stamp loyalty as customers are keen to continue to perform for for other businesses to up
been recognised for their of authority and recognition to support businesses who are your company and gives their games. 
successes over the years. within your industry sector as perceived to be doing well. employees a focus for their
well as provide opportunities for Entering business awards purpose at work.
Marketing
business growth. demonstrates to your customers Success
Just being nominated for an that your business is at the Attract talent
award gives you the opportunity Increased Credibility top of its game, reinforcing Who doesn’t want to work for breeds success.
to use this for publicity Successful businesses like their reasons for using you in a successful company? Being
purposes. Greater brand to work with other successful the first place. Businesses that nominated for an

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