All the 2019 SA Women in Property Awards winners

Nonhlanhla Mayisela, national chair of the WPN and CEO of Izandla Property

“While the property sector remains one that is predominantly occupied by men, it is exciting to see how female property professionals are continuing to make their mark and influence the industry in a myriad of positive ways,” says Nonhlanhla Mayisela, national chair of the WPN and CEO of Izandla Property.

Celebrating excellence

This year, the SAWIPA categories include four individual awards: Young Achiever, Entrepreneur of the Year, Professional of the Year (private sector) and Professional of the Year (public sector).

The panel of judges included Nomzamo Radebe (CEO of Excellerate JHI), Dr Sedise Moseneke (executive director of Vukile Property Fund), Khanyisile Nene (senior manager infrastructure and development at Airports Company South Africa - ACSA) and Sandi Mbutuma (group managing director at SVA International). The judging process was expertly facilitated by Nonhlanhla Mayisela, the CEO of Izandla Property Fund.

The 2019 winners are:

• Young Achiever: Nompumelelo Xulu, founder and MD, NS Xulu Attorneys Conveyancers
  
• Entrepreneur of the Year: Michelle Michael, director, Dlamini Michael Inc
  
• Professional of the Year – Private Sector: Tia Kanakakis, partner, MDS Architecture
  
• Professional of the Year – Public Sector: Lerato Peu, executive director for economic development, Merafong City Local Municipality

All the 2019 SA Women in Property Awards winners

Commenting on the winners’ announcement, Mayisela said: “This year’s winners are a testament to the standard of work being done by female property professionals. While the awards shine a spotlight on individual achievements, it is also a chance to recognise and reflect on the visible progress achieved in advancing women in the industry.”