President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the National Presidential MSME & Cooperatives Awards ceremony on Friday, 22 November 2024 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand. This prestigious event, hosted by the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), celebrates the achievements of South Africa’s top-performing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Cooperatives, and ecosystem enablers driving growth and transformation nationwide.
Recognising Excellence in MSMEs and Cooperatives
The awards spotlight businesses and cooperatives that embody innovation, local development, and entrepreneurial spirit. This year’s finalists have excelled through rigorous district and provincial evaluations, showcasing exceptional creativity, resilience, and ingenuity across various economic sectors, including hard-to-enter industries.
Key categories for the 2024 MSME Awards include:
• Youth-Led MSME of the Year
• Township SMME of the Year
• Women-Led SMME of the Year
• MSMEs Owned by Persons with Disabilities of the Year
• Cooperative of the Year
• Best Employing Cooperative of the Year
• Best Performing Rural Community-Based Initiative of the Year
• Best Performing Urban (Township) Community-Based Initiative of the Year
Advancing South Africa’s Economic Goals
The National Presidential MSME & Cooperatives Awards align with South Africa’s strategic goals of economic transformation, inclusive growth, and job creation. MSMEs and cooperatives are celebrated as resilient contributors to the economy, particularly during challenging times.
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), which is observed in over 200 countries, coincides with this year’s awards. GEW highlights innovative solutions and resilient businesses that shape economies and enrich societies, echoing the values celebrated at the awards.
President Ramaphosa’s Address
President Ramaphosa will officiate the ceremony and personally present awards to the winners, reinforcing the government’s commitment to the development of MSMEs and cooperatives as key drivers of economic transformation.
Event Details
• Date: Friday, 22 November 2024
• Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand
• Occasion: National Presidential MSME & Cooperatives Awards
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