Dr Anna Mokgokong Wins The Top Women Lifetime Achiever 2023 At The Standard Bank Top Women Awards
Dr Anna Mokgokong Wins The Top Women Lifetime Achiever 2023 At The Standard Bank Top Women Awards. The 20th anniversary of the Standard Bank Top Women Awards, brought to you by Topco Media, celebrated the voices and collective achievements of women ‘Rising above the Noise’ to further strengthen the empowerment of future generations in the workplace in Africa.
Dr Anna Mokgokong, a trailblazer in the business world, was honoured with the Lifetime Achiever Award, a recognition of her outstanding contributions to society. Her inspiring journey from overcoming overwhelming odds to establishing her presence in a male-dominated industry serves as a beacon of hope and resilience.
In her acceptance speech, Dr Mokgokong emphasised the need to continue dismantling barriers and working towards a society where everyone, regardless of gender or background, can thrive. She dedicated the award to freedom fighters, her family, and every woman who has dared to dream.
Dr Anna Mokgokong established Community Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd (CIH) in 1995 alongside Joe Madungandaba; whose foresight, dynamism and entrepreneurial talents have enabled the company to move from its humble origins to a leading empowerment concern, with operations globally and in Southern Africa.
Standard Bank and Topco Media have worked together since 2011 to bring to life this powerful platform for diverse women leaders in South Africa offering masterclasses, networking, and a space to address important issues. The EmpowerHER series has grown into a movement for positive change, embraced by women in South Africa and across Africa. Over the last 20 years, South Africans have witnessed incredible progress in terms of gender equality in the country, across all sectors. However, it’s clear that more work needs to be done and the Top Women Awards will continue to recognise and celebrate the leaders who are rising above the noise.
“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to our dedicated judges for their tireless commitment and the extra effort they put in to ensure the best results tonight,” says Ralf Fletcher, CEO, Topco Media & Communications.
