The South African Premier Business Awards is an annual event hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) in partnership with Proudly South African and Brand South Africa. The awards recognise business excellence and honours enterprises that promote the spirit of success and innovation as well as job creation, good business ethics and quality. These awards bring together all single sectored awards, among others technology, manufacturing and women in business. 
 

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3rd Annual SAPBA Frequently asked questions

Q1      : What are the South African Premier Business Awards?

Answer: The SAPBA are part of a collaborative partnership between the dti, Proudly SA and Brand SA that celebrates South African business excellence and honours enterprises which promote the spirit of success and innovation as well as job creation, good business ethics and quality. These awards bring together all single sectored awards including, technology, manufacturing and women in business, among others.

Q2      : How do companies enter?

          Answer: Companies may enter a maximum of three categoreis for the SA Premeir Business Awards.

·       Companies may download entry forms per category except for the Lifetime Achiever Award on www.sapremierbusinessawards.co.za

·       All entrants must submit the supporting documents as specified in the respective category.

·       All entries should be marked for the attention of Kutlwano Mosholi and received by 16:00 on Friday, 6 March 2015. Entries received after the deadline will not be considered.

·       The entries can be submitted through Hand Delivery, Fax or Email.

Q3      :What is the adjudication process?

Answer:

There is an independent panel of judges as well as external Auditors to adjudicate the winners per category.

Step 1: Pre-selection
Finalists will be selected by a pre-selection judging panel, which will verify numerous administration aspects of the entries, including selective site visits on behalf of the judges.

Step 2: Finalist adjudication

An experienced and distinguished panel of judges, representing various sectors and constituencies, will adjudicate the finalists based on pre-determined criteria. The criteria cover aspects such as innovation, local content, creation of job opportunities, environmental responsibilities and export opportunities, with an emphasis on quality, packaging and branding.

Winning companies will receive their awards at a prestigious banquet ceremony attended by distinguished guests representing Government and various sectors, including business, community and labour constituencies.

Q4      : When is the closing date for Entries?

          Answer: 09 March 2015 no later than 16h00. Entries received after this date and time will not be considered.

Q5      : What is the rationale behind these awards?

          Answer: The rationale behind these awards is for a Public Private Partnership that will bring together all single sectored

 awards including technology, manufacturing and Women in business among others.

Q6      : Who is eligible to enter the South African Premier Business Awards?

Answer: South African enterprises that are women-owned; youth-led; SMME, a manufacturer with best operating practices; An exporter of South African products and a company that actively invests in job creation.

Q7      : What is  the incentive for enterprises that enter the South African Premier Business Awards?

Answer: The winners will receive a prestigous South African Premier Business Awards trophy that symbolises the country’s pride in the winner’s achievements, their contribution to social economic development in South Africa and the economic value of local content and design. The winners also have an opportunity to study with a leading business school – Gibbs on one of their executive’s courses.

Q8      :How many categories are there?

          Answer: There are (7) seven categories

Q9      : Name the categories that are up for this year’s awards?

     Answer:

1.     Lifetime Achievement Award

2.     Manufacturers Award

3.     Exporters Award

4.     Enterprsie Development Support Award

5.     Women-owned Business Award

6.     Young Entrepreneur Award

7.     Investor of the Year Award

8.     Proudly South African Enterprise Award

9.     Play Your Part Award

10. SMME Award

Q10    :What are the criterias for the respective Awards:

Answer:

Lifetime Achiever Award:

·       A South African entrepreneur who has succeeded and achieved major successes in business for a period of no less than 30 years.

·       An entrepreneur with a proven track record in business.

·       An extensive track record with regard to the mentoring of upcoming entrepreneurs and involvement in community projects aimed at uplifting the economic conditions of others and South Africa in general.

Manufacturers Award:

·       This award aims to recognise South African manufacturers that produce innovative products.

·       This category recognises an enterprise or organisation that demonstrates efforts to achieve world-class manufacturing standards, e.g. the 3 Sigma manufacturing standard.

·       The enterprise or entrant must provide evidence of benchmarking against world best practice to demonstrate the existence of innovative practices or best operating practice.

·       The enterprise or entrant must provide evidence of product innovation to meet customer demands.

·       The enterprise or entrant must provide evidence of product excellence and customer satisfaction.

·       The enterprise or entrant must provide evidence of the extent of its participation in skills development, upliftment of unemployed youth and/or unskilled citizens and the use of its enterprise development budget towards building local enterprises.

Exporters Award:

·       The entrant must provide evidence of its trading to foreign markets and must have been in business for two to three fiscal years.

·       The entrant must provide evidence that it is currently exporting and has export sales of at least 50% of their total turnover.

·       The entrant must demonstrate the expansion or creation of opportunities through its export activities.

·       The entrant must be able to demonstrate how it has promoted and/or increased the use of local suppliers for export activities.

     Young Entrepreneur Award:

·        The enterprise or organisation must indicate the number of years in business.

·        The enterprise should be 100% youth-owned and must be in the service or manufacturing sector.

·        The owners of the enterprise or organisation must not be older than 35 years and must demonstrate leadership potential.

·        A South African ID copy and company registration documents are required as supporting documents.

·        The entrant should provide a record of job creation and supporting documents.

·        Evidence must be provided to show a proven track record in developing and implementing unique business ideas.

·        The entrant must provide evidence of mentoring through the transfer of skills and a high involvement in projects aimed at empowering others.

·        The entrant must be able to demonstrate participation in community programmes that aim to make a difference in the community (positive social impact).

 Investor of the year Award:

·        The enterprise must prove a valuable contribution towards job creation.

·        Evidence should illustrate increased local or foreign investment over a period of one year.

·        The entrant must be able to prove that jobs were created as a result of the investment in South Africa.

·        The entrant must be able to prove the degree to which the investment benefits the community in which it is situated.

·        Evidence must be provided to illustrate that the entrant procures from local manufacturers and to what degree.

Proudly South African Enterprise Award:

·        The member company should be responsible for creating or enhancing local employment opportunities and economic growth by demonstrating the number of local jobs created year-on-year and must provide evidence that it complies with fair labour practices and good environmental standards.

·        The entrant must demonstrate the degree to which it has utilised the Proudly South African brand in above and below the line activities.

·        The entrant must prove that it has promoted and increased the use of local suppliers, content and materials in its own operations and those of suppliers and partners (local sourcing).

·        The entrant must provide evidence and list the local and international quality management systems or standards with which it complies. It must demonstrate knowledge of and acquaintance with global best operating practices.

Play Your Part Award:

·        The enterprise must clearly demonstrate that it has played a part in supporting or developing innovative community upliftment projects. Supporting documents must be provided.

·        The entrant must show the nature of its involvement in youth development and empowerment projects and programmes.

·        The entrant must share the values practised within the enterprise and the community.

SMME Award:

·        This category targets SMMEs with less than 300 employees. Evidence of this must be provided.

·        The SMME must provide evidence of innovation of either a product or system of manufacturing and intellectual property protection.

·        Evidence needs to be provided to demonstrate competitiveness and the market share that the enterprise has captured or penetrated.

·        Product uniqueness must be demonstrated.

·        Evidence must be provided to demonstrate the degree to which the enterprise contributes towards job creation and must be quantified by showing the number of jobs created year-on-year.

Women-owned Businesses Award:

·        The enterprise/organisation should indicate number of years in business.

·        The enterprise should be 100% women-owned and must be in the service or manufacturing sectors.

·        The owner must demonstrate leadership potential and supporting documents must be provided.

·        Evidence must be given of a proven track record with regard to job creation.

·        The entrant must illustrate growth potential, mentorship of young women and skills development.

·        Evidence must be given of a proven track record in developing and implementing unique business ideas.

·        Evidence must be provided of mentoring through the transfer of skills and a high involvement in projects aimed at empowering others.

·        The entrant must be able to demonstrate participation in community programmes that aim to make a difference in the community (positive social impact programmes).

Q11    : How do the SAPBA’s fit into government’s strategy of getting South Africans to play an active role in the

            Economic growth of the country?

          Answer: These Awards will not only recognise businesses that have excelled in their field but they will also serve as a

 yardstick in helping us determine whether we are moving in the right direction in achieving our key strategic priorities: -

·       Speeding up growth and transforming the economy to create decent work and sustainable livelihoods;

·       Encourage SA business to be competitive

·       Supporting of local companies to grow the economy

·       Massive programme to build economic and social infrastructure;

·       Strengthening the skills and Human Resources base; and

·       Pursuing African advancement in the business sector

Q12    : When and where will the awards ceremony take place?

          Answer: The awards will be held on 9 April 2015 in Johannesburg

Q13    : Where can the interested  audience go to for more information about the Awards?

Answer: they can visit our website: www.sapremierbusinessawards.co.za OR contact the dti information centre on 0861 843 384

Q14    :What are some of the highlights and achievement of the awards/Winners since inception?

Answer: Since inception of the SA Premier Business Awards, through our partnership with a leading business school – GIBBS xx amount of entrepreneurs have been trained on a top management course for efficient management of their businesses with sustained growth.

Q15    :Who is invited and how do people get invited

Answer: Relevant Government officials; Partners and their key clients are invited. Each of the partners submits their respective guest list to invite to the award ceremony.

Q16    :Is the SMME Category only for Enterprises or can corporates enter?

Answer: The company can be a  SMME or big corporate, that has an Enterprise Development programme and they meet the criteria on the entry form.

Q17    :Can companies that are not South African enter?

Answer:Any company can enter as long as the company is contributing to the economy of the country and job creation in

South Africa.

Q18    :What is the eligibility of LifeTime Achievement award?

          Answer: This is a discretionary award to recognise an individual or individuals who have contributed significantly to the

          economic development of South Africa during their lifetime.

The Minister of Trade and Industry will consider an individual with a consistent and outstanding track record of no less than 15 years’ active involvement in business.

3rd Annual SAPBA Frequently asked questions

Q1      : What are the South African Premier Business Awards?

Answer: The SAPBA are part of a collaborative partnership between the dti, Proudly SA and Brand SA that celebrates South African business excellence and honours enterprises which promote the spirit of success and innovation as well as job creation, good business ethics and quality. These awards bring together all single sectored awards including, technology, manufacturing and women in business, among others.

Q2      : How do companies enter?

          Answer: Companies may enter a maximum of three categoreis for the SA Premeir Business Awards.

·       Companies may download entry forms per category except for the Lifetime Achiever Award on www.sapremierbusinessawards.co.za

·       All entrants must submit the supporting documents as specified in the respective category.

·       All entries should be marked for the attention of Kutlwano Mosholi and received by 16:00 on Friday, 6 March 2015. Entries received after the deadline will not be considered.

·       The entries can be submitted through Hand Delivery, Fax or Email.

Q3      :What is the adjudication process?

Answer:

There is an independent panel of judges as well as external Auditors to adjudicate the winners per category.

Step 1: Pre-selection
Finalists will be selected by a pre-selection judging panel, which will verify numerous administration aspects of the entries, including selective site visits on behalf of the judges.

Step 2: Finalist adjudication

An experienced and distinguished panel of judges, representing various sectors and constituencies, will adjudicate the finalists based on pre-determined criteria. The criteria cover aspects such as innovation, local content, creation of job opportunities, environmental responsibilities and export opportunities, with an emphasis on quality, packaging and branding.

Winning companies will receive their awards at a prestigious banquet ceremony attended by distinguished guests representing Government and various sectors, including business, community and labour constituencies.

Q4      : When is the closing date for Entries?

          Answer: 09 March 2015 no later than 16h00. Entries received after this date and time will not be considered.

Q5      : What is the rationale behind these awards?

          Answer: The rationale behind these awards is for a Public Private Partnership that will bring together all single sectored

 awards including technology, manufacturing and Women in business among others.

Q6      : Who is eligible to enter the South African Premier Business Awards?

Answer: South African enterprises that are women-owned; youth-led; SMME, a manufacturer with best operating practices; An exporter of South African products and a company that actively invests in job creation.

Q7      : What is  the incentive for enterprises that enter the South African Premier Business Awards?

Answer: The winners will receive a prestigous South African Premier Business Awards trophy that symbolises the country’s pride in the winner’s achievements, their contribution to social economic development in South Africa and the economic value of local content and design. The winners also have an opportunity to study with a leading business school – Gibbs on one of their executive’s courses.

Q8      :How many categories are there?

          Answer: There are (7) seven categories

Q9      : Name the categories that are up for this year’s awards?

     Answer:

1.     Lifetime Achievement Award

2.     Manufacturers Award

3.     Exporters Award

4.     Enterprsie Development Support Award

5.     Women-owned Business Award

6.     Young Entrepreneur Award

7.     Investor of the Year Award

8.     Proudly South African Enterprise Award

9.     Play Your Part Award

10. SMME Award

Q10    :What are the criterias for the respective Awards:

Answer:

Lifetime Achiever Award:

·       A South African entrepreneur who has succeeded and achieved major successes in business for a period of no less than 30 years.

·       An entrepreneur with a proven track record in business.

·       An extensive track record with regard to the mentoring of upcoming entrepreneurs and involvement in community projects aimed at uplifting the economic conditions of others and South Africa in general.

Manufacturers Award:

·       This award aims to recognise South African manufacturers that produce innovative products.

·       This category recognises an enterprise or organisation that demonstrates efforts to achieve world-class manufacturing standards, e.g. the 3 Sigma manufacturing standard.

·       The enterprise or entrant must provide evidence of benchmarking against world best practice to demonstrate the existence of innovative practices or best operating practice.

·       The enterprise or entrant must provide evidence of product innovation to meet customer demands.

·       The enterprise or entrant must provide evidence of product excellence and customer satisfaction.

·       The enterprise or entrant must provide evidence of the extent of its participation in skills development, upliftment of unemployed youth and/or unskilled citizens and the use of its enterprise development budget towards building local enterprises.

Exporters Award:

·       The entrant must provide evidence of its trading to foreign markets and must have been in business for two to three fiscal years.

·       The entrant must provide evidence that it is currently exporting and has export sales of at least 50% of their total turnover.

·       The entrant must demonstrate the expansion or creation of opportunities through its export activities.

·       The entrant must be able to demonstrate how it has promoted and/or increased the use of local suppliers for export activities.

     Young Entrepreneur Award:

·        The enterprise or organisation must indicate the number of years in business.

·        The enterprise should be 100% youth-owned and must be in the service or manufacturing sector.

·        The owners of the enterprise or organisation must not be older than 35 years and must demonstrate leadership potential.

·        A South African ID copy and company registration documents are required as supporting documents.

·        The entrant should provide a record of job creation and supporting documents.

·        Evidence must be provided to show a proven track record in developing and implementing unique business ideas.

·        The entrant must provide evidence of mentoring through the transfer of skills and a high involvement in projects aimed at empowering others.

·        The entrant must be able to demonstrate participation in community programmes that aim to make a difference in the community (positive social impact).

 Investor of the year Award:

·        The enterprise must prove a valuable contribution towards job creation.

·        Evidence should illustrate increased local or foreign investment over a period of one year.

·        The entrant must be able to prove that jobs were created as a result of the investment in South Africa.

·        The entrant must be able to prove the degree to which the investment benefits the community in which it is situated.

·        Evidence must be provided to illustrate that the entrant procures from local manufacturers and to what degree.

Proudly South African Enterprise Award:

·        The member company should be responsible for creating or enhancing local employment opportunities and economic growth by demonstrating the number of local jobs created year-on-year and must provide evidence that it complies with fair labour practices and good environmental standards.

·        The entrant must demonstrate the degree to which it has utilised the Proudly South African brand in above and below the line activities.

·        The entrant must prove that it has promoted and increased the use of local suppliers, content and materials in its own operations and those of suppliers and partners (local sourcing).

·        The entrant must provide evidence and list the local and international quality management systems or standards with which it complies. It must demonstrate knowledge of and acquaintance with global best operating practices.

Play Your Part Award:

·        The enterprise must clearly demonstrate that it has played a part in supporting or developing innovative community upliftment projects. Supporting documents must be provided.

·        The entrant must show the nature of its involvement in youth development and empowerment projects and programmes.

·        The entrant must share the values practised within the enterprise and the community.

SMME Award:

·        This category targets SMMEs with less than 300 employees. Evidence of this must be provided.

·        The SMME must provide evidence of innovation of either a product or system of manufacturing and intellectual property protection.

·        Evidence needs to be provided to demonstrate competitiveness and the market share that the enterprise has captured or penetrated.

·        Product uniqueness must be demonstrated.

·        Evidence must be provided to demonstrate the degree to which the enterprise contributes towards job creation and must be quantified by showing the number of jobs created year-on-year.

Women-owned Businesses Award:

·        The enterprise/organisation should indicate number of years in business.

·        The enterprise should be 100% women-owned and must be in the service or manufacturing sectors.

·        The owner must demonstrate leadership potential and supporting documents must be provided.

·        Evidence must be given of a proven track record with regard to job creation.

·        The entrant must illustrate growth potential, mentorship of young women and skills development.

·        Evidence must be given of a proven track record in developing and implementing unique business ideas.

·        Evidence must be provided of mentoring through the transfer of skills and a high involvement in projects aimed at empowering others.

·        The entrant must be able to demonstrate participation in community programmes that aim to make a difference in the community (positive social impact programmes).

Q11    : How do the SAPBA’s fit into government’s strategy of getting South Africans to play an active role in the

            Economic growth of the country?

          Answer: These Awards will not only recognise businesses that have excelled in their field but they will also serve as a

 yardstick in helping us determine whether we are moving in the right direction in achieving our key strategic priorities: -

·       Speeding up growth and transforming the economy to create decent work and sustainable livelihoods;

·       Encourage SA business to be competitive

·       Supporting of local companies to grow the economy

·       Massive programme to build economic and social infrastructure;

·       Strengthening the skills and Human Resources base; and

·       Pursuing African advancement in the business sector

Q12    : When and where will the awards ceremony take place?

          Answer: The awards will be held on 9 April 2015 in Johannesburg

Q13    : Where can the interested  audience go to for more information about the Awards?

Answer: they can visit our website: www.sapremierbusinessawards.co.za OR contact the dti information centre on 0861 843 384

Q14    :What are some of the highlights and achievement of the awards/Winners since inception?

Answer: Since inception of the SA Premier Business Awards, through our partnership with a leading business school – GIBBS xx amount of entrepreneurs have been trained on a top management course for efficient management of their businesses with sustained growth.

Q15    :Who is invited and how do people get invited

Answer: Relevant Government officials; Partners and their key clients are invited. Each of the partners submits their respective guest list to invite to the award ceremony.

Q16    :Is the SMME Category only for Enterprises or can corporates enter?

Answer: The company can be a  SMME or big corporate, that has an Enterprise Development programme and they meet the criteria on the entry form.

Q17    :Can companies that are not South African enter?

Answer:Any company can enter as long as the company is contributing to the economy of the country and job creation in

South Africa.

Q18    :What is the eligibility of LifeTime Achievement award?

          Answer: This is a discretionary award to recognise an individual or individuals who have contributed significantly to the

          economic development of South Africa during their lifetime.

The Minister of Trade and Industry will consider an individual with a consistent and outstanding track record of no less than 15 years’ active involvement in business.

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