Investec Professional Excellence Award
Awarded to a Jewish individual who has demonstrated exceptional achievement, innovation, and leadership within their chosen profession, earning recognition and respect at a national level.
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Celebrating a tapestry of Jewish culture.
The Investec Jewish Achiever Awards honour excellence across business, professional life, leadership and entrepreneurship in the South African Jewish community.
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The Awards
2026 award categories
Nominate a remarkable person in any of the categories below. Each nominee's submission is confidential and reviewed by our selection panel.
Investec Business Leadership Award
Awarded to a Jewish business leader whose vision, leadership, and achievements have made a significant and lasting contribution to the South African business landscape.
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Investec Business Icon Award
Awarded to a Jewish individual who has achieved iconic status within the business community through outstanding leadership and lasting impact.
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Europcar Women in Leadership Award
Awarded to an outstanding Jewish woman whose leadership, achievements, and influence have made a meaningful impact in business, public life, philanthropy, the arts, academia, or the broader South African community.
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The Eric Ellerine Entrepreneur Award
Awarded to a Jewish entrepreneur who has demonstrated exceptional vision, innovation, and resilience in building and growing successful ventures.
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Ichikowitz Family Foundation Rising Star Award
Awarded to a Jewish individual aged 35 years or younger who has shown extraordinary promise, leadership, and achievement, and whose contributions are already making a meaningful difference in any sphere of South African life.
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The Bertie Lubner Humanitarian Award in honour of Chief Rabbi Cyril Harris
Presented to a Jewish or non-Jewish individual whose compassion, service, and commitment have significantly improved the lives of others.
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Mann Made Community Service Award
Awarded to a Jewish individual whose exceptional dedication and leadership have strengthened and enriched the South African Jewish community.
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Art, Sport, Science, and Culture Award
Recognising a Jewish individual who has achieved distinction and excellence in the fields of the arts, sport, science, culture, or creative endeavour.
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Lifetime Achievement Award in honour of Helen Suzman
Presented to a Jewish individual whose sustained and extraordinary contribution over many years has left an enduring legacy through leadership, service, and achievement.
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