2020 Categories
THE NEWCOMER AWARD
Companies that have recently initiated a new strategic Supplier Development programme or project and show merit in design thinking, innovation and commitment to growth
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Initiatives that are achieving exceptional results in supporting youth suppliers
BLACK WOMEN DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Initiatives that are achieving exceptional results in supporting Black women suppliers
RURAL AND TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Initiatives that are achieving exceptional results in supporting Rural & Township-based suppliers
SKILLS OF THE FUTURE (4IR) SPONSORED BY SOLUGROWTH
Initiatives that are achieving exceptional results in supporting suppliers with cutting edge Scarce 4IR skills
LOCAL MANUFACTURING AWARD
Companies who have developed local South African manufacturers or value-add services and products with import-substitution and/or export potential
COLLABORATION AWARD
Companies who have taken strategic action to develop industry relationships and foster cross-sector collaboration for the benefit of the wider ecosystem
SMALL SUPPLIER AWARD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SEDA
Small suppliers, nominated by their corporate SD partner that have excelled in accelerating their own, and their client’s success.
INTERMEDIARY AWARD (NEW)
Intermediary or ESD implementation partners , nominated by their corporate partner who deliver excellent Supplier Development program(s)/ project(s) outcomes for their corporate client
IMPACT AWARD
Companies whose Supplier Development initiatives have been shown to substantially impact the value chain, provide evidence of return on investment and scale of impact. (Judges Award)
OVERALL WINNER
SPONSORED BY ABSA
The company that stands out as overall leaders in the Supplier Development in South Africa. (Judges award)