IN PHOTOS | Annual KLCBT Awards celebrate innovation and growth
The main purpose of the awards is to recognise outstanding achievements by individuals and businesses across various sectors that have demonstrated exceptional performance in community development over the past year.
The Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism (KLCBT), once again hosted another spectacular gala on October 31, bringing together the region’s top business leaders and tourism stakeholders.
With everyone dressed to the nines, the Emnotweni Arena was, as always, the venue for celebrating excellence and dedication within the Lowveld community.
The president of the KLCBT, Prof David Mabunda, used the platform to issue a powerful challenge to the people of the Lowveld – to embrace innovation as the key driver for economic expansion.
“To secure a vibrant future we must not rest on our successes. We need bold, new ideas, creative problem-solving and a renewed entrepreneurial spirit to grow our local economy and ensure the prosperity of the entire region. We need to produce innovative technology such as phone batteries that do not need to be charged.”
His message underscored the necessity of future-thinking business practices and diversified economic strategies to solidify the Lowveld’s position as a prime investment and tourism destination.
The evening started off with a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the CEO of the KLCBT, Linda Grimbeek.
She acknowledged and thanked the distinguished guests and recognised their significant contributions to the local economy and their support for the chamber’s initiatives.
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The annual awards ceremony recognises outstanding achievements across various sectors, honouring individuals and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional performance, resilience, and a commitment to community development over the past year.
The annual KLCBT Awards serves not only as a celebration of success, but also as a powerful networking platform, inspiring further collaboration and growth throughout the Lowveld area.
The KLCBT and its members, known for its stellar work, are poised to embark on another year of focused effort.
They are committed to translate the inspirational event into tangible economic development, ensuring the Lowveld remains a dynamic and thriving hub for both business and tourism.
The winners are as follows:
• KLCBT/PWC Best New Business Award – CV Ready
• KLCBT/Halls Properties Alan Bachelor Green Excellence Award – Nic and Nic
• KLCBT/Radio Laeveld Charity of the Year Award – Child Welfare SA Nelspruit
• KLCBT/Mdluli Safari Lodge Tourism SMME Award – Bubezi Safaris
• KLCBT/KMIA Large Tourism Enterprise Award – Graskop Gorge Lift Co
• KLCBT/Nelspruit Fasteners Small Business Enterprise Award – Circufin Accounting Services
• KLCBT/Nedbank Ltd Medium Business Enterprise Award – Skankane Transport
• KLCBT/BUCO Nelspruit Large Business Enterprise Award – Van Wettens Breakdown Services
• KLCBT/SUPERSPAR Crossing Community Contributor Award – Mdluli Safari Lodge
• KLCBT/Pronto Computer Solutions Employer of the Year – LabourNet
• KLCBT/SINRMAS Innovation Award – Giraf SA
• KLCBT/Konica Minolta SA Customer Service Award – Plaasjaap
• KLCBT/Buscor Company of the Year Award – Circufin Accounting Services
• KLCBT/Old Mutual President’s Lowveld Legacy Award – Mpumalanga Emergency Medical Services.
