Entries Now Open for the KZN Top Business Awards 2025
- Maryke Dickinson
- May 27
- 2 min read
Updated: May 30
Brought to you by Standard Bank and Women of Africa Group
Durban, 26 May 2025. KwaZulu-Natal continues to cement its role as a dynamic engine of economic growth in South Africa. From major developments at the Durban and Richards Bay Ports—Africa’s busiest maritime gateways—to investment in agro-processing, manufacturing, digital innovation, and tourism, the province is brimming with opportunity and transformation.
The KZN Top Business Awards 2025 celebrate the innovation, resilience, and success that define our regional economy. Proudly brought to you by Standard Bank and the Women of Africa (WOA) Group, these prestigious awards highlight the businesses and individuals who are driving KwaZulu-Natal forward.
“Our continued support of the KZN Top Business Awards is grounded in our role as a trusted partner for client growth. As businesses across KwaZulu-Natal continue to start, manage, and grow their operations, we remain committed to enabling their success through human-led but digitally-enabled relationship management, relevant and targeted solutions, as well as the strength of our established African and international footprint,” affirms Rishaad Webster, KZN Provincial Head for Business Banking at Standard Bank.
Entries are officially open and will close on 13 June 2025, with winners announced at a glittering gala dinner on 17 July 2025. There is no cost to enter, making this an inclusive platform for businesses across all sectors.
Now is the time for KwaZulu-Natal’s top-performing organisations—from start-ups to industry leaders—to showcase their achievements and contributions to the province’s development. Whether you operate in manufacturing, logistics, finance, agriculture, or community development, your story deserves to be told.
2025 Award Categories Include:
Manufacturing
Transport and Logistics
Business, Financial Services & Education
Agriculture and Agri-processing
Franchising
Family-Owned/Managed Business
Green Energy Initiatives
Employee Wellness
Social & Community Responsibility
In addition, there will be special recognitions, including:
Standard Bank Client of the Year
WOA Award for a Women-Run Business
The Partnership Award for outstanding inter-agency collaboration
KZN Top Brand Award, decided by public vote
The highlight of the evening: The Business Leader’s Award, honouring exceptional leadership and industry impact.
Why Enter?
This is more than just an award. It’s a powerful opportunity to:
Gain provincial and national recognition
Build your business reputation
Celebrate your team’s hard work and innovation
Inspire others in the business community
Entries must demonstrate alignment with King IV principles:
ethical culture, good performance, effective control, and legitimacy—emphasising your organisation’s commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.
Pria Hassan CEO of the WOA Group concluded, “The KZN Top Business Awards not only showcase business success but allow you to identify with other businesses that align with the same proactive culture and solid values. All dreams are possible with the right amount of energy and drive. Therefore, I urge all qualifying businesses to get involved, get recognised and be celebrated.”
Submit your entry today at www.kzntopbusiness.com
For more information contact Gayle Adlam at gayle@mweb.co.za or 0836530465
Stay connected with the KZN Top Business Awards through:
Facebook page www.facebook.com/kzntopbusiness
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