Over 300 nominations have already been submitted for the highly anticipated 2024 Momentum gsport Awards, Africa’s premier platform for celebrating women in sport. As the 19th edition of this prestigious event approaches, the excitement in the industry is rising.
Nominations for the awards close on Women’s Day, 9 August 2024, offering the public a unique opportunity to recognise women who are making waves in the sport. This year’s theme is particularly poignant as South Africa celebrates 30 Years of Freedom, highlighting the progress and achievements of women in sport over the past three decades.
The #gsport19 campaign invites everyone to play a part in determining who will be celebrated on the gsport Awards stage in Johannesburg this September. Last year’s Momentum Athlete of the Year was awarded to Andile Dlamini, the stellar Banyana Banyana and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper. Previous recipients include luminaries like Shabnim Ismail, Hayley Nixon, and Lara van Niekerk.
There are 20 public categories open for nominations, recognising the contributions of athletes, administrators, media, sponsors, supporters, and coaches who collectively advance women’s sport.
Kass Naidoo, founder of gsport, shared her enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to see new names emerging from all corners of the country. It’s exciting to think about new faces owning their success at the Momentum gsport Awards in September. Each year, we urge the public to nominate their community heroes who are driving women’s sport forward. These awards are about celebrating fresh talent and ensuring the tireless efforts of women in sport receive the recognition they truly deserve. This is the Power of Recognition.”
Qhawekazi Mdikane, Executive Head of Momentum Brand Marketing, emphasized Momentum’s commitment: “Momentum is proud to be a partner to the gsport Awards for the past five years, an initiative to celebrate and recognise South Africa’s top female athletes. We are committed to advocating for gender-balanced sponsorship strategies in sports to address the challenges faced by women in sport such as gender bias and lack of financial support.”
She continued, “Through our One More Fan campaign, we encourage fans to watch women’s sport and we lobby other corporates to support women’s sports financially. It is only by supporting women’s sport through a growing fan base that can make their sport commercially visible by attracting more media coverage and as a result, more sponsors.”
The public is urged to nominate deserving candidates to help uncover new icons and role models through Africa’s longest-running women’s sports recognition platform. Visit the gsport website to submit nominations for the 2024 Momentum gsport Awards.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION FOR THE 2024 MOMENTUM GSPORT AWARDS
Link: gsport.co.za/nominations
Categories Open for Public Nominations:
Momentum Athlete of the Year: A South African sportswoman who has excelled internationally during the Year under Review (30 June 2023 to 30 June 2024).
Brand South Africa Para Sport Star: A South African Para Athlete who has excelled at an international or national level during the Year under Review.
Emerging Athlete of the Year: An emerging sportswoman over the age of 18 who has excelled at an international or national level.
School Sports Star of the Year: A young girl in sport, 18 years or under, who has excelled athletically.
Team of the Year: A team of South African sportswomen of any age, who have excelled as a unit.
Coach of the Year: A coach (any gender) who has significantly impacted women’s sport and is involved in growing the careers of leading sportswomen.
Telkom Woman of the Year: A woman contributing significantly to the growth of sport in South Africa and leading the way in breaking boundaries.
African Woman in Sport: A woman impacting sport in Africa, raising the profile of women’s sport on the continent.
Global Woman in Sport: A woman impacting sport globally, putting women’s sport on the international map.
Woman in Social Media: A woman creating powerful online content about SA women in sport using social media.
Woman in Print: A woman excelling in print media, creating powerful journalistic content about SA women in sport.
Woman in PR and Sponsorship: A woman in PR and sponsorship, building the brand and business of women’s sport.
Woman in Radio: A woman using her voice to promote women’s sport content on radio.
Woman in Television: A woman successfully creating powerful content about SA women in sport on TV.
Style Star of the Year: A vibrant woman in sport, synonymous with style and elegance, inspiring others.
Volunteer of the Year: A dedicated individual (any gender) selflessly giving their time to raise the profile of women’s sport.
Supporter of the Year: An individual (any gender) who actively supports and fuels the success of sportswomen.
Special Recognition: An individual (any gender) making a long-term positive impact on SA women in sport.
Sponsor of the Year: A commercial sponsor excelling in supporting women’s sport.
Federation of the Year: A sports federation making significant strides to grow women’s sport and include women in leadership positions.
Submit your nominations and be part of celebrating the extraordinary women who are shaping the future of sport in South Africa and beyond.
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