Maverick Awards to acknowledge entrepreneurial excellence

"The Maverick Awards seek to carve out a space for young entrepreneurs to be the 'wind' that drives the sails of our job creation and economic growth endeavours," says Bokang Seritsane, founder of Under 35 Mavericks.

The Maverick Awards will recognise ten categories of youth entrepreneurs and is open to all young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18-35 who operate their businesses within the borders of South Africa. Nominations are open from Monday, 3 March and will close on Friday, 21 March. Winners are in line for prizes in business growth, support and development opportunities worth R1m.

Under 35 Mavericks is a youth-owned enterprise development consultancy.

For more information, go to www.under35mavericks.com/awards.