Volkwyn crowned Boss of the Year 2006

Selected from a total of 291 nominations received nationwide, the five other finalists were: Dennis Lupambo, director, Self-service Banking, Standard Bank; David Collen Noko, MD, De Beers Consolidated Mines; Brian Riley - senior general manager, Motor Division, Wesbank; Thabo Seopa, MD, TDS Directory Operations and Eugene Wait, Head of CashPlan, Alexander Forbes Financial Services.

Organised by Career Success (published by Dictum Publishers), this Award celebrates its 17th anniversary this year and aims to identify, recognise and reward bosses throughout South Africa both for their attention to the needs of their workforce, and their impressive leadership skills.

Members of the judging panel were Bheki Sibiya, Chairman Brait SA; Tony Dixon, executive director, Institute of Directors, Eunice Maluleke, Head Transnet Foundation; Ornella Trinco, Publisher, Dictum Publishers; Prof Annekie Brink, UNISA; Theo Garrun, editor, The Star Workplace; Tina Thomson, CEO, Business Women's Association; and Dr John Tibane, CEO Tibane Consulting.

At the same event, Jules Newton, CEO Avovision, received the award for 'Emerging Leader of the Year' from Unisa's Centre for Business Management.

According to the organisers, it is particularly interesting that both Award winners are women this year, which reveals the talent that is coming to the fore from women in places of power and authority - and augurs well for women aspiring to break still existing glass ceilings.

Sponsors of the Boss of the Year Award are: Transnet Foundation as patron and main sponsor, Stabilo as founder sponsor, Aramis and Designer Fragrances, Connex Travel, Kunshuis Clanwilliam, National Alamo Car Rental, Sheaffer, Microsoft SA, Party Design, Thompson Tours, Southern Sun Hotels, The Castle Kyalami and Unisa's Centre for Business Management. The Award is also a member of the 'Proudly South African' campaign
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