Oliver Top Empowerment Awards announces 2018 finalists

Now, in its 17th year, the Oliver Top Empowerment Awards is Africa’s most established platform for recognising leaders in black economic empowerment.
Accolades of distinction
Becoming a finalist is an achievement in itself as the entries are reviewed by a panel of peers, captains of industry and esteemed judges who ensure the Oliver Top Empowerment Awards are true accolades of distinction.

On Wednesday, 7 March, at The Capital 20 West (Sandton), the judges will be meeting with and interviewing entrants in the awards’ individual award categories, ahead of deciding on the winners who will be announced at the glittering awards on 12 April, at Emperors Palace.
View the full list of award finalists for 2018 here.
This year’s esteemed award category sponsors include:
Nedbank: Business of the Year Award
North West Parks Board: Fast Growth Black-Owned SMME Award
20/20 Insight: Enterprise & Supplier Development Award
AVBOB: Skills Development Award
Saya-Setona: ICT Award
VBS Mutual Bank: Financial Services Award
Nissan SA: Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Want to attend the awards? Contact az.oc.ocpot@selba.edaj to book a seat or a corporate table while available.
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