NOMINATION FORM – PHENOMENAL WOMEN 2026

This category considers nominees who, through their agricultural activities, contribute to economic upliftment and skills development, and the establishment of an environment that supports food security for all.

This category is specific to early childhood development in the education sector, where the nominee focuses on the essential and critical stage of early education.

This category is specific to development in the area of primary and secondary education where social issues and self-awareness can help determine young people's success.

This category considers women who not only help other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community development workers (CDW) through their work, but continue to serve their communities beyond the scope of their services.

This category celebrates women who started their own businesses due to the need to earn an income, or identified the needs of others. These businesses create jobs and uplift the community through training and other charitable activities.

This category celebrates women who offer support to others, enabling those they assist to become the best versions of themselves and to uplift their social economic circumstances, as well as those of others. This includes women who work within their communities, help manage households so that parents can go to work, or assist in businesses by sharing their unique commitment and care.

This category honours women in roles of authority. As managers, they not only excelled in further studies, but expanded enterprises, strengthened job security and created more opportunities.

This category highlights women who, without extra financial help and with full-time commitments, are still focused on improving the lives of others.

This category celebrates women who promote Afrikaans/multilingualism, eg through drama, music, commerce, academia and literature, also on grassroots level by for instance giving language lessons.

This category honours the extraordinary achievements, strength and resilience of women living with disabilities. These women have overcome significant challenges and made remarkable contributions in various fields eg the arts, education, sports, advocacy or community service.