BUSINESS
AWARDS

The Border-Kei Chamber of Business launched its inaugural Business Awards in 2023. The Awards aim to recognise outstanding businesses and individuals for their valuable contribution to the Border-Kei economy.

The Awards Ceremony is held annually at the BKCOB Gala Event in November. Businesses and organisations whose achievements in the workplace are inspirational and positively influence the Border Kei region and economy, are showcased.

By participating in the BKCOB Business Awards, you align yourself with other businesses and organisations that are striving towards managing their triple bottom line more efficiently and effectively.

To be eligible for nomination, the nominees must:

  • Be a paid-up member of the BKCOB (Should you not be a member of the BKCOB at the time of the nomination you may still register and pay your membership fees)
  • Be a registered business in South Africa and be based in and reside in the Border-Kei region.
  • Be a South African resident or citizen residing in the Border-Kei region (individual categories).
  • Be legally compliant and have no matters of material concern that could compromise the integrity of the BKCOB Awards (all categories).
  • Winners / Finalists are not eligible for re-nomination within 3 years of their previous nomination.
  • Winners are not eligible for re-nomination in the same category.
  • Winners must avail themselves for BKCOB forums and events post the BKCOB awards.

There are six categories of awards sponsored by Category Partners.

The following criteria apply to the respective categories:

EMERGING ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY
  • The business may not be trading for more than 5 years
  • The turnover of the business should not exceed R5 Million
  • The business should, at the very least, be at breakeven point
ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY
  • The business should be trading for more than 3 years
  • Turnover must be in excess of R5 Million
  • The business should be profitable
  • Make a meaningful contribution to their community
BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR CATEGORY
  • The Nominee must be a woman by biological gender
  • If an entrepreneur – needs to be a minimum of 50% shareholder in a profitable business
  • If an employee within a Corporate Company, the nominee must be in a senior leadership role for more than 5 years
  • Have a track record in women’s upliftment and development
CORPORATE GOLD CATEGORY
  • The business should be trading for more than 5 years
  • Turnover must be between R10 – 50 Million
  • The business should be profitable
  • The business needs to employ a minimum of 30 staff members
CORPORATE PLATINUM CATEGORY
  • The business should be trading for more than 5 years
  • Turnover exceeding R50 Million
  • The business should be profitable
  • The business needs to employ a minimum of 50 staff members
SOCIAL IMPACT ENTERPRISE CATEGORY
  • Must be a registered/compliant NPO/PBO/NGO
  • Must employ a minimum of 5 staff
  • Financial Audit must reflect break-even
  • Must be operating for 5 or more years

Should you wish to nominate someone, or to nominate your business, please > see nomination form here <

The closing date for nominations, is the 31st of July, each year.

For further information please email: businessawards@bkcob.co.za