The EY World Entrepreneur Award program, launched in Africa in 1998 and operates in more than 60 countries globally, identifying and celebrating entrepreneurs who lead successful, dynamic companies challenging traditional business ideology.
EY is widely recognized as a world leader in advising, guiding and identifying high growth entrepreneurs and companies. The Southern African program seeks participants from the following 10 countries; Angola, Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, South Africa, Zambia, Madagascar and Zimbabwe.
The Awards consisted of 3 main Entrepreneur categories (Emerging, Exceptional and Master) for nomination with exceptional companies in each category. The Emerging category nominees consisted of Zaida Enver and Guido Ceruti from Pure Grit Project and Exhibitions Management, Anton Rossouw from Life Path Health, Fatima Vawda 27four Investment Managers and Mitch Marescia from Camargue Underwriting Managers. Exceptional category nominees were as follows; Ran Neu-Ner and Gil Oved from The Creative Council, Raymond Hipkin and Mergan Naidoo from Goldrush Gaming, Jurie Bester from Junit Manufacturing, Kirit Naik from Rank Zimbabwe and Khudu Pitje from New GX Capital Holdings. Master Category nominees included Allan and Margaret Hirsh from Hirschβs, Stephen Brooks from Balwin Properties and Peter Muntford from Super Group and a Lifetime Achievement Award nomination for Jabulani Mabuza.
The EY World Entrepreneur Awards, the 16th of which is held annually at the Inanda Polo Club, Sandton concluded on the 29 November 2016 with an incredible ceremony, honoring each entrepreneur who not only contributes significantly to our economy but makes a significant impact within their communities and inspires others to follow in their footsteps.
Pure Grit Project and Exhibitions Management (Pty) Ltd was recognized by EY for their leadership within the events and exhibitions industry, through their innovation and constant strive to disrupt industry norms and standards and set their own benchmark. Their dedication to ethical business practices, exceptional understanding of the business environment, tenacity and agility has earned them a top ranking within their peers in this category. Pure Grit corporate culture and commitment is consistently evident in the investment and development of their employees, their engagement with the wider entrepreneurial community to create a shared economy and their passion to empower women.
Pure Grit Project and Exhibitions Management (Pty) Ltd is humbled by the Emerging Category nomination from EY and the opportunity granted to participate in the EYΒ World Entrepreneur Awards 2016 and be ranked amongst the best. We would like to thank EY and their team for the valuable knowledge imparted upon us, your constant support over the last few months building up to the final interviews, networking opportunities and exposure. We look forward to future interaction with you.
Furthermore, Congratulations to Fatima Vawda, Ran Neu-Ner, Gil Oved and Peter Mountford and Jabulani Mabuza on their win. We wish you every bit of success in your endeavors going forward.
