Santam Is Calling All Trailblazing Women Entrepreneurs – It’s Your Time to Shine!

Are you a woman with a bold vision, reshaping your industry, your community, or even the country? Or do you know a phenomenal woman who deserves recognition for the incredible business she’s built? The Santam Women of the Future Awards, in proud partnership with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE, is calling on you to enter—or nominate—a game-changing woman entrepreneur who is defining the future of South Africa.

Now in its 11th year, this prestigious platform celebrates women who dare to dream big and have the courage, resilience, and innovation to turn those dreams into thriving businesses. Whether you’re still navigating the early days of entrepreneurship, leading a high-impact social enterprise, or running an established business, this is your moment.

Three Powerful Categories. One Shared Vision.

• The Santam Woman of the Future Award: For a businesswoman whose enterprise is over 1 000 days old and on a clear trajectory to long-term success.
• The Santam Rising Star Award: For a dynamic entrepreneur aged 16–35 whose business is still within its first 1 000 days, but already showing major potential.
• The Santam Social Entrepreneur Award: For a woman making a real difference through an NPO or social enterprise that has surpassed the 1 000-day milestone.

More Than Recognition – This Is a Launchpad

Winning isn’t just about the glory—it’s a game-changer. Winners walk away with:

• R125 000 in cash (Woman of the Future)
• R75 000 each (Rising Star and Social Entrepreneur)
• A full-page ad in FAIRLADY or TRUELOVE
• A digital feature on fairlady.com or truelove.co.za
• A mentorship session with one of our expert judges
• A Clarins hamper worth R10 000
• A Spectacle World voucher worth R7 500
• A Kirsten Goss jewellery piece worth up to R5 990
• Lithotech business printing worth R5 000
• A GIBS online masterclass worth R4 650
• A Camelot Spa voucher worth R5 000
• A The IV Bar hamper worth R5 000
• Stylish accessories from Dyad worth R5 010

And that’s just the start.

Backed by Santam, a Leader That Gets It

Santam knows how tough those first 1 001 days of business can be. Their unwavering support for women in business is built on real insight into the entrepreneurial journey—its highs, its hurdles, and the grit it takes to survive and thrive.

Entries close 3 June 2025, so don’t wait. Enter yourself or nominate an inspiring woman now.

Visit santam.co.za or call 0860 444 444 to enter.

Let this be the year your hard work gets the spotlight it deserves.

Ready to celebrate greatness? Who will you nominate?