Awards Guidelines
- Entries open on the 01st June 2023 and Close 20 October 2023.
- Depending on the description and criteria of the category, the finalists may nominate themselves or be nominated by a third party.
- The majority of the judging process is based on qualitative criteria and not a quantitative process.
- Two entries in a category are sufficient to maintain that category.
- One entry in a category may be awarded a COMMENDATION if the judges believe it, is a worthy single entry. Should the single entry not be valid, the category will be withdrawn for that year.
- Requirements of all entrants:
- Entrants must disclose BBBEE status. (Applies to Companies/organisations)
- Entered project must be from Southern African regions.
- Entered project must have been fully completed within the awards time period.
- A signed declaration from client is required.
- Only projects completed between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2022 are eligible for entry into the projects award categories for 2023. Projects must be completed on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client, and abide by all health and safety regulations.
- Categories are divided into the following groups:
- Projects
- Business
- Individual
- Awards entry closing date is subject to change but will be adequately communicated by SEIFSA
- Finalists will be required to be interviewed by judges. Convenient times will be determined and in some cases site visits will be coordinated.
- The awards event will take place 17 November 2023
- There are NO FEES payable for entries.