The Women in MICE Awards 2025 proudly honour the phenomenal women (and supportive allies) driving transformation across South Africa’s business events industry.
These nominees are not only delivering world-class events—they’re shaping policies, running thriving businesses, building future talent, and redefining leadership in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) space. Their work represents progress, resilience, and purpose.
Meet the inspiring 2025 nominees:
Melody Barber
Anthea Buys
Natasha Heiberg
Charlene Heffer
Jen Wulff
Trudie Ingram
Ms Corne Engelbrecht
Gill Gibbs
Rudi van der Vyver
Herkie Du Preez
Charles Wilson
Justin Hawes
Gary Corin
Tes Proos
Katharine Lavery
Jeana Turner
Nadia Lombard
Leniese van der Merwe
Carol Weaving
Projeni Panther
SAVETCON Event Management
Lyett Burger
Ntombizodwa Setsoai-Nxumalo
Rivonia Singo
Overall Events
Rhoda Kekana
Yolanda Starbuck
Megan De Lillie
Yasmine Kazadi-Mancotywa
Claire Kivedo
Cindy Pereira-Voges
Kerry-Lee Bester
Catherine Bosse
Refilwe Mosia
Ciska Meyer
Nicolle de Bruyn
Robyn Houtman
Aimée Plank
Rahieza Dodds
Cornelle Du Preez
Millicent Monnakgotla
Jeanette Sekele
Jo-Ann Sudbury
These individuals and companies represent the best of what our industry stands for—excellence, innovation, inclusion, and leadership. Their dedication continues to uplift the events sector while inspiring the next generation of professionals.
✨ Congratulations to all the nominees—you are not just part of the MICE industry; you are shaping its future.
🎉 We look forward to celebrating each of you at the Women in MICE Awards on 6 August 2025!
