The Best of Ermelo Readers’ Choice Awards – Coming December 15
For the first time, Highvelder readers can nominate and vote for businesses and people who stand out in Ermelo.
The Best of Ermelo Readers’ Choice Awards officially launches on December 15, marking the first initiative of its kind in Ermelo.
For the first time, Highvelder readers will have a dedicated platform to highlight the businesses, services, and individuals they believe set the standard in our community.
Our readers will soon be able to nominate and vote for their favourite businesses, services, and local personalities across a wide range of categories.
The awards aim to recognise excellence, reliability, quality of service, and the people and establishments that make a real difference in Ermelo daily.
Voting isn’t open yet
The full category list and online voting platform will be available shortly after the official launch on December 15.
How it will work once up and running on the website
- Our readers can visit the Highvelder website at www.highveldernews.co.za and select the “Best Of” section in the header menu at the top of the page, alongside other sections like News, Classifieds, Lifestyle and more.
- Choose the category you want to nominate your favourite business, services, local personality etc.
- Complete the form to nominate.

Why this initiative matters
- It’s the first public voting platform of this kind in Ermelo.
- Categories will be tailored to reflect local favourites, businesses, and services.
The process is simple, transparent, and community-driven.
The Best of Ermelo Readers’ Choice Awards gives residents the opportunity to celebrate the people and businesses that make a real difference in their daily lives and recognises those who consistently deliver excellence, quality service, and outstanding value to the community.
Keep an eye on the Highvelder website for further instructions and how the voting process will proceed once all the nominees have been named.



