Awarding men who make a big difference
“The Men of Valour Awards began in 2018 and has awarded numerous men who have excelled in specific fields or have done extraordinary things in the community.”
“Honouring everyday men who are doing extraordinary things in the community. This is what the Men of Valour Award is all about,” founder Farzana Mayet said at their annual ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton on 29 May.
The award ceremony honoured 25 men for the hard work and commitment they have given in their respective fields and communities.
“The Men of Valour Awards began in 2018 and has awarded numerous men who have excelled in specific fields or have done extraordinary things in the community,” said Mayet.
While dozens of nominations were sent in and only 25 men were selected, Mayet hoped that this will not discourage other aspiring men from entering; but rather encourage them to be inspiring men of valour and do better in their respective fields and their communities.
Among the recipients were Smile Foundation CEO Hedley Lewis, Hirsch’s Home Appliance Store founder Allan Hirsch, eNCA news anchor Shahan Ramkissoon and orthopaedic surgeon Dr Naadir Bismilla.
Lewis said that his journey to becoming the CEO of The Smile Foundation was only about one thing: the university of life.
“It is about the acknowledgement and understanding that leadership is about surrounding yourself with the right people. With the right people comes the right directions so I think that it is only fitting that the first person that I surround myself with each day is my wife,” Lewis said accepting his award.
