Nominations open for 2022 IAMS Rising Star Awards

Established to recognise, celebrate, and connect young talented people who have a capacity for achievement and success, the 2022 IAMS Rising Star Awards is currently open for nominations. Participants have the option to self-nominate or be nominated by others to secure an entry.

25 Feb 2022

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The categories of the awards are as follows:

1. Banking and Financial Services
2. Energy and Environment
3. Entrepreneur
4. ICT
5. Manufacturing and FMCG
6. Media and Marketing
7. Mining and Minerals
8. Service: Public and Private
9. Professional Services
10. Tourism, Retail and Hospitality
11. Transport, Logistics and Security

Candidates must be under 40 years of age. Nominations close 30 April and the awards ceremony will take place on 20 October in Sandton.

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