The prestigious Dignitas Award honours those alumni who have excelled in their respective fields. The other recipients were Francois Pienaar, Russell Loubser, Olga Sema and Kieka Mynhardt.
Harwood said his nomination came as a complete surprise. "I'm humbled and honoured to be in such illustrious company," he said. His award was seen as a major boost for the arts field and would serve as encouragement for learners to choose design as a rewarding career option.
Gary Harwood, founder partner of strategic branding company, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM) was awarded with the University of Johannesburg's Alumni Association's highest honour, the Alumni Dignitas Award, at a gala function held recently.
, was awarded with the University of Johannesburg's Alumni Association's highest honour, the Alumni Dignitas Award, at a gala function held recently.)