Nominations are now open for the ‘The Big Up Awards,’ celebrating individuals who took initiative and created something remarkable. We invite you to nominate anyone who transformed their ideas into reality, whether through entrepreneurial ventures, community impact, artistic expression, or inspirational leadership. Let’s honor those who chose to act and make a difference!
Nomination Categories
- Business Pioneer Award: Recognizing outstanding achievements by a business venture.
- Beauty Innovator Award: Honoring individuals who have started their own beauty brands, created groundbreaking products, or have significantly contributed to the beauty industry through their expertise and creativity.
- Fashion Forward Award: Commending individuals who have taken the leap to start their own fashion brand or have made a notable impact in the fashion industry through their unique style or designs.
- Fitness and Wellness Award: Recognizing individuals who have inspired others through their dedication to fitness and wellness.
- Positive Mental Health Advocate: Recognizing those actively promoting mental health awareness and well-being.
- Diversity and Inclusion Advocate Award: Honoring those who have demonstrated a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in their field.
- Inspirational Influencer Award: Commending social media influencers who use their platform to inspire and uplift others.
- Culinary Explorer Award: Applauding the culinary visionaries who’ve ventured into the food industry with unique and exceptional offerings.
- Inspiring Podcast: Celebrating creators who have started podcasts that inspire, educate, and entertain audiences.
- Financial Innovation Award: Recognizing innovative approaches to finance and business that have made a positive impact.
- Literary Luminary Award: Honoring authors, writers, or publishers who have contributed significantly to literature, inspiring minds and hearts.
- Future Leader Award: Recognizing young leaders and innovators who represent the future, showcasing exceptional promise and potential in their respective fields.
- Inspirational Speaker of the Year: Commending individuals who inspire and motivate through their words, making a positive impact on the lives of others.
- Inspirational Parenting Advocate: Acknowledging individuals or organizations dedicated to inspiring and supporting positive parenting.
- Music Producer: Celebrating the behind-the-scenes talents in music production, recognizing those who have shaped the industry with their creative expertise.
Who are you voting for? Name drop underneath
For the inspirational influencer award, I would like to nominate Mpumi Ledwaba
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In the category of fashion visionary award I would like to nominate
Theo Baloyi founder of Bathu sneakers who made me proud to come from Gomora .
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For the category of musical diversity awards I would like to nominate Galectiks this guy is so musical and his so talented I love his stuff on tiktok
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Nna ke batla ho nominate Semitomusic liphoko for the musical diversity award #keikemiseditse
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For fitness and wellness I nominate Zinhle Masango
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Literary Luminary award: I nominate Kelebogile Mooketsi
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I would love to nominate Londy Ngcobo for inspirational speaker of the year
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Pitso Komane for digital content creator
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I believe Gugu Ndima is well deserving of the future leader award
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Mpoomy Ledwaba for inspiring podcast
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I nominate Vuyiseka Nyembezi for inspirational parenting advocate
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My girl Zeema Khanyile is well deserving of the beauty innovator award
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Zola Mhlongo has revamped beauty with her undefined shapewear line so I nominate her for the Fashion Forward award
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I nominate Dr Katlego Lekalakala for inspirational podcast and inspirational parenting advocate
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culinary explorer award: Lorna Maseko
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I nominate Ntsako. Certified MUA for beauty innovator award
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