Are you our Women of the Future?
Calling all women entrepreneurs!
Are you a woman shaping the future of our country, or do you know someone who is? We invite you to either enter or nominate an outstanding woman entrepreneur for the Santam Women of the Future Awards, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE.
For more than a decade, the Santam Women of the Future Awards in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE has been a powerful platform, celebrating the bold, innovative and resilient women shaping South Africa’s business landscape. As we enter our 11th year, we’re more committed than ever to recognising and empowering the women who dare to dream – and make their dreams a reality.
Whether you’ve just launched your business, are making a difference in the community or have been steering your own enterprise for years, this is your moment. We believe that women-led businesses have the power to transform our economy and redefine the future, and we want to celebrate you!
Winning one of the three awards is more than an accolade – it’s a game-changer with cash prizes to fuel your business growth, mentorship from an esteemed judge of your choice, gifts from our prize partners and powerful media exposure from FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE.
Let the expertise of Santam, the networking opportunities, and the publicity from FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE propel your business to the next level.
Santam understands that the first 1 001 days of running a business are the hardest. If you’re still in business by day 1 001, they believe you’re in it for the long haul. Santam’s ongoing commitment to supporting women in business has given the business real insight into the potential pitfalls of any entrepreneurial journey. Visit santam.co.za or call 0860 444 444.
Entries close 13 June 2025!
Santam is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 3416), a licensed non-life insurer and controlling company for its group companies.
There are 3 categories:
The Santam Woman of the Future Title
Awarded to an entrepreneur whose business is older than 1 000 days and who is well on her way to establishing an extensive enterprise.
The Santam Rising Star Title
Awarded to an entrepreneur between 16 and 35 years old who is still within her first 1 000 days but whose business, our judges believe, will flourish way beyond them.
The Santam Social Entrepreneur Title
Awarded to an NPO/social enterprise or entrepreneur who is making a real difference in her community. Her business/NPO/social enterprise has survived the first 1 000 days.
The prizes awarded to the winners
- R125 000 in cash to the Woman of the Future from Santam
- R75 000 in cash each to the Rising Star and the Social Entrepreneur from Santam
- A full-page advertisement in FAIRLADY or TRUELOVE to promote your business, social enterprise or NPO
- A digitorial on fairlady.com or truelove.co.za to promote your business, social enterprise or NPO
- An invaluable mentorship session with one of our judges
- A Clarins hamper valued at R10,000
- A voucher from Spectacle World worth R7 500
- A Kirsten Goss Orb Cuff worth R5 990, a pair of Citronnade earrings worth R5 490 or a limited edition boa necklace worth R5 990
- Business printing worth R5 000 from Lithotech
- An online masterclass from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) worth R4 650
- Spa vouchers from Camelot Spa worth R5 000
- A hamper from The IV Bar worth R5 000
- A tote bag, card holder and bag charm from Dyad worth R5 010
2024 Winners
These women turned bright ideas
into sustainable businesses, and we are so inspired by them.
