Call for Applications: 2024 National Presidential MSME and Cooperatives Awards

South Africa
Awards
Enterprise Development
Micro and Medium Enterprises
SMEs
Pitching Contest

The National Presidential MSME Awards aims to coordinate all key role players in the ecosystem in support of small enterprise development. Furthermore, these awards will recognise and celebrate the best performing MSMEs, Cooperatives, Ecosystem Enablers and Corporates that are supporting MSME development.

At the heart of the National Presidential MSME & Cooperatives Awards lies a commitment to driving the success and sustainability of small enterprises and cooperatives. Our objectives are designed to foster a dynamic and supportive ecosystem that nurtures innovation, celebrates excellence, and catalyzes economic growth. We believe in recognizing and rewarding the contributions of those who are making a significant impact in the MSME sector. Our core objectives are as follows:

  • Promote entrepreneurial activities through identifying and showcasing innovative stakeholders.
  • Recognise and celebrate excellence amongst ecosystem stakeholders.
  • Be a catalyst for the creation of developmental initiatives.
  • Recognise outstanding performance and skills positively impacting on the GDP of the country.

Click here to apply to pitch.

Closing date
Industry
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
​Mining and quarrying
​Manufacturing
​Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
​Construction
​Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
​Transportation and storage
Accommodation and food service activities
​Information and communication
Financial and insurance activities
​Real estate activities
Professional, scientific and technical activities
Administrative and support service activities
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
​Education
Human health and social work activities
​Arts, entertainment and recreation
​Other service activities
Activities of households as employers; undifferentiated goods-and-service-producing activities of households for own use
​Activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies, not economically active people, unemployed people etc.
Website link

https://msmeawards.co.za/