Liezl Vermeulen, editor-in-chief of MyKitchen magazine, placed second in the Galliova Food Writer category, while registered dietitian and health and wellness social media influencer Aziwe Booi placed second in the Galliova Health & Wellness Content Creator category.
The 2026 Galliova Awards, celebrated annually in the week following World Egg Day, took place on Friday, 16 October, at De Grendel Wine Estate Restaurant.
Winner: Asanda Mbayimbayi, lifestyle and entertainment news editor at Africa Jamz FM News
Runner-up: Clement Pedro, senior content producer for Woolworths Taste magazine
Georgia East for East After Noon
Runner-up: Alida Ryder for Simply Delicious
Winner: Liezl Vermeulen
Runner-up: Herman Lensing, editor, Sarie Kos magazine
Winner: Sjaan van der Ploeg, MyKitchen deputy food editor
Runner-up: Georgia East
Winner: Liezl Vermeulen
Runner-up: Georgia East
Introduced last year to add a little fun to the proceedings, the Galliova Discretionary Delights recognise entrants who stand out in unique ways. Four special accolades were presented:
- Alida Ryder was recognised as Deliciously Different
- Johané Neilson for Out of the Coop ideas
- Jandri Barnard for being Packed with Purpose
Now in its 37th year, the Galliova Awards continue to celebrate excellence in South African food and health media while also recognising their role in promoting local poultry and food culture.
Sponsored by the Egg and Broiler Producers of the South African Poultry Association (SAPA), this year’s event was opened by Aziz Sulliman, SAPA chairman and Broiler Board vice chairman.
Cookbook author Sinoyolo Sifo, of Sifo the Cooking Husband fame, was the MC, while awards were presented by Agmat Brinkhuis, SAPA vice chairman and Egg Board member.
This year’s judging panel comprised Marco Torsius, Tarryn Fowler, Prof Corinna Walsh (assisted by Dr Liska Robb), Dr Monique Piderit, Margie Burger, Justine Drake and Sinoyolo Sifo.
