Brands That Won At The Top 16 Youth Owned Brands Awards
Brands That Won At The Top 16 Youth Owned Brands Awards. The Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards were held on the 15th of June 2022. The Top 16 Youth-Owend Brands Awards is an initiative of Pat On Brands aimed at recognising the contribution made by youth-owned to the South African economy. Clothing brand Tshepo Jeans was the top winner at the awards as it scooped 2 awards for Overall Top Brand and Top Apparel Brand. Below are all the brands that won at the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards.
Overall Top Brand & Top Apparel Brand – Tshepo Jeans
Since it’s creation in 2015 by Tshepo Mohlala, his purpose was clear; to connect with people through the stories that its designs tell. A lifestyle brand founded in South Africa, TSHEPO offers a range of bespoke denim clothing and ready-to-wear products, the brand has established itself in the hearts and minds of ordinary South Africans and people across the world, where our brand has been applauded. The brand’s decision to specialise in denim is due to its distinctly nostalgic character and its ability to tell stories.
Top Travel and Tourism Brand – Book Ibhoni
BOOK IBHONI is a tour company that offers fun & educational bicycle tours amongst other activities in & around the historic township or Orlando in Soweto. The company is the only bicycle tour company that offers a bicycle tour, with a wall climbing activity, beer tasting and a bit of hiking.
Top NPO’s and Charity Brands – Women Leaders South Africa
Women Leaders South Africa is a movement for high impact women to connect, inspire and empower each other. It’s mission is to champion and amplify the voices of female leaders, change makers, big thinkers and risk takers driving change.
Top Media Brand – Podcast and Chill with MacG
Launched early 2018, in Johannesburg, South Africa. It began with a single weekly podcast, named Podcast and Chill with MacG. The very first episode of the podcast was released in July of 2018, hosted by MacG, The Ghost Lady and Lenn Moleko, who was its co-host until 2020, after which Sol Phenduka was introduced to the podcast. In early 2019, Podcast and Chill : Celebrity Edition premiered, featuring conversations and interviews with South African Artists, Celebrities and Entertainment Personalities.
Top Food Brand – Solo Restaurant
Solo is the brain child of two friends Tumelo Maepa & Hlompho Chauke, who saw the chance to create not just a restaurant but a truly unique dining concept. An experience set in a contemporary and upmarket setting, with a modern, fresh menu of South African inspired dishes.
Top Beverage Brand – Siwela Wines
This is a proudly South Africa female black owned wine business producing quality wines, the company prides itself with its innovatitive approach and passion for wine.
Top Footwear Brand – Bathu
Bathu is building a sneaker brand that was founded by Theo Baloyi, the company aims to be a brand that Africans can proudly affiliate with. It believes in creating world class sneakers, creating sustainable jobs and reigniting hope.
Top Accessories Brand – Ziba Styles
Founded in 2013, Ziba Styles has always aimed for affordable luxury inspired by the latest trends. Its accessories collections are a palette of self expression for those who dare, for the limitless woman because it believes that life is a journey filled with self-discovery and expression. Every piece is curated with the Ziba styles DNA and values of change, courage and imagination.
Top Personality and Influencer – Pamela Mtanga
Pamela Mtanga is a sterling MC that has hosted numerous brand activations/launches, corporate events, webinars and pageants. She is also a voice-over artist and TV/Radio presenter. She started radio in varsity at NMU that saw her interview prominent personalities.
Top Homeware Brand – Maison Space
Maison Space is a small but motivated company specializing in hardwood home furniture. The company aims to offer its customers a variety of the home furniture and decor like , Solid wood furniture, Solid wood bed, Wooden bed, Wooden dining table, Wooden wardrobe, wooden tv stand and many more.
Top Beauty Brand – Hermosa Flor Cosmetics
Hermosa Flor is a cosmetic brand made for women by women. Derived from the Spanish meaning beautiful flower, Hermosa Flor Cosmetics aims to empower and radiate the strength that exists in our core existence one glowing beat at a time!
Top Agriculture Brand – Mater Pluviam Holdings
Mater Pluviam Holdings Pty (Ltd) (MPH) is a bioeconomic conscious company that aims to bring scientific solution to assist the community and the world at large by closing the gap between science knowledge and its application. The company creates opportunities to take acquired knowledge and apply it to produce products that communities can benefit from.
Top Education Brand – Elevate Africa
This is a leading business solutions provider in research, training, management consulting, and advisory. Its highly professional team has over 10 years of industry experience in working with organisations focused on SMEs, Enterprises in expansion phases, Non Governmental Organisations, Training and Social and Market Research.
Top Services Brand – Delivery Ka Speed
Delivery Ka Speed is a food delivery service for Ekasi. The company believes in bringing accessibility to townships and elevating the Kasi lifestyle. It prides itself in giving its customers the best delivery services and maintaining high delivery standards.
Top Technology Brand – Green Scooter
Green Scooter is a safe, reliable, convenient, economical and eco-friendly solution that transforms transportation-as-a-service by redefining a niche service. Green Scooter (PTY) Ltd is poised to become a leader and innovator in this industry, with local and global market potential in terms of sales and service usage.
