Nominate that special boss

Celebrating its 21st year in South Africa, the award pays tribute to leaders in the workplace who continually strive to provide guidance that places their company and staff ahead of the pack despite tough economic conditions.

"We're looking to identify and recognise bosses throughout South Africa who make people look forward to go to work. It has not been easy for many companies in the past year as the economy has not been favourable to many sectors, so leadership has been truly tried and tested in many cases. Yet despite this, there are some bosses who have held their people together and inspired hope and confidence,” says Ornella Trinco of Dictum Publishers, organisers of the award.

"Bosses who understand the needs of people and motivate them and provide role modelling behaviours are not scarce. We believe this award has played a role in humanising the workplace and today many more cases of enlightened leadership are witnessed both in large and small firms; both from top executives as well as middle-management - and that is what makes all the work around this Award very gratifying.”

Sponsors

• MTN SA Foundation - patron of the award;
  
• Stabilo - founder sponsor;
  
• Die Kunshuis;
  
• Europcar;
  
• Jaguar SA;
  
• Sheaffer Pens.

"As we slowly emerge from a global recession, while still managing the vast changes globalisation and technology are having on our businesses and ourselves, we must realise that strong leadership is more important than ever to guide us into the future,” adds Eunice Maluleke, head of MTN SA Foundation.

Apart from the honour of being rated amongst the best bosses in South Africa, the recipient of the award and his/her nominator, as well as all the finalists and their nominators receive prizes from the sponsors.

To nominate a boss, go to www.dictum.ath.cx/Boty_Nomination.htm, email or tel +27 (0) 11 6167401.