The Forty under 40 Awards are curated to identify, honour and celebrate a cross-section of the nation’s most influential and accomplished young business leaders under the age of 40 from a wide range of industries, who are committed to business growth, professional excellence, community service and have risen up the ranks of their companies or industries.
KEY DATES
3rd May, 2023
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Open Nominations
16th June, 2023
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Closing of Nominations
3rd July, 2023
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Publication of Nominees
3rd July, 2023
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Voting Begins
6th August, 2023
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Voting Ends
9th September 2023
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under Forty Champion Summit
9th September, 2023
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Event Date/Awards Night
THE AWARDING BOARD
[H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini Zuma ] is a trailblazer in the upliftment and empowerment of women across the African continent. Her career as an activist and politician is testimony to her indestructible and courageous spirit.
[ Her Excellency Grace Jeanet Mason ] is the South African High Commissioner to Ghana. She comes with an incredible strong profile with over 20 years in the diplomatic sector; Chief Protocol officer for President Cyril Ramaphosa, Chief protocol Officer for former President Jacob Zuma
[Simphiwe Mbatha ] is a member of parliament, a registered Environmental Health Practioner with the HPCSA since 1993 and an Environmental Management Specialist. She was born in KwaZulu Natal in Ladysmith and currently stays in Gauteng Pretoria.
[ Waseem Carrim ] The NYDA CEO, Waseem Carrim is one of South Africa’s youngest-ever CEO’s. Waseem is a Chartered Accountant by profession and has completed his MBA through Wits Business School.
