News ~ Shoprite Checkers / SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award

Winner announced in category for Science and Technology 31/07/2008
Prof Claire Penn has been announced as the winner of the 2008 science and technology category of the prestigious Shoprite Checkers/SABC2 Woman of the Year Award.

Winner announced in Social Welfare category 31/07/2008
Dr Veni Naidu has been announced as the winner of the 2008 social welfare category of the prestigious Shoprite Checkers/SABC2 Woman of the Year Award.

Winner for sport category announced 31/07/2008
Prof Sherylle Calder has been announced as the winner of the 2008 sport category of the prestigious Shoprite Checkers/SABC2 Woman of the Year Award.

Woman of the Year 2008 announced! 31/07/2008
South Africa’s premier accolade for achievement by women went to Ms Janet Buckland who was named the Shoprite Checkers/ SABC2 Woman of the Year 2008, at a dazzling event in celebration of the women of South Africa, held in Cape Town on 31 July 2008.

Finalists for Shoprite Checkers / SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award 2008 announced 01/07/2008
The finalists of the 2008 Shoprite Checkers / SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award have been announced. These 22 outstanding achievers selected from over a thousand nominations countrywide include world-renowned sportswomen and administrators, internationally recognised researchers, academics, public health workers and business entrepreneurs who have achieved not only in their own right but who have also made a difference to the broader South African society.

Finalists announced in the category Arts, Culture and Communications 01/07/2008
Three exceptional women who have changed the lives of South Africans through their work in the field of arts, culture and communications have been selected as finalists in this category of the 2008 Shoprite Checkers/SABC2 Woman of the Year Award.

Finalists announced in the category for Business Entrepeneurs 01/07/2008
Three inspiring business women have been selected as finalists in the 2008 business entrepreneur category of the country’s premier accolade for women – the Shoprite Checkers/SABC2 Woman of the Year Award.

Finalists announced in Education category 01/07/2008
Educating South Africans remains one of the most pressing problems facing our country, but finalists in the education category of the 2008 Shoprite Checkers/SABC2 Woman of the Year Award have certainly been doing their bit in empowering people with knowledge.

Finalists announced in Health Category 01/07/2008
The concern about health care in South Africa has never been greater than at present and with this in mind the three finalists in the 2008 health category of the country’s premier national accolade for women – the Shoprite Checkers/SABC2 Woman of the Year Award have contributed with inspiration to solutions.

Finalists announced for the Science and Technology category 01/07/2008
Emulating the imperative role that science and technology plays in bettering South Africa, three extraordinary finalists in the science and technology category of the 2008 Shoprite Checkers / SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award have made a great impact on people’s minds and their environment.

Finalists announced in the category for Social Welfare 01/07/2008
Three exceptional women have been selected as finalists for the 2008 social welfare category of the country’s premier national accolade for women – the Shoprite Checkers/SABC2 Woman of the Year Award.

Finalists announced in Sport category 01/07/2008
Three inspiring finalists have been selected as finalists for the 2008 sport category of the country’s premier national accolade for women – the Shoprite Checkers/SABC2 Woman of the Year Award.

Judging panel announced 26/05/2008
The names of the panel of judges for the prestigious Shoprite Checkers/SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award have been announced for 2008. Chaired by High Court Judge, Lucy Mailula, the panel of judges, comprising 22 high profile South Africans, will meet in June 2008 to determine the finalists in each of the Award’s seven categories.

Nominations have closed 12/05/2008
Nominations have now closed and the nation has proffered names and awe-inspiring stories of hundreds of deserving women, who each stand the chance to become the 2008 Shoprite Checkers / SABC 2 Woman of the Year.

Only one week till close of nominations! 29/04/2008
South Africans intending to pay tribute to the nation’s outstanding women achievers have one week left in which to make their nominations for this year’s prestigious Shoprite Checkers / SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award.

Last chance to nominate exceptional women! 23/04/2008
South Africans intending to pay tribute to the nation’s outstanding women achievers have just over two weeks left in which to make their nominations for this year’s prestigious Shoprite Checkers / SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award.

Nominate outstanding women in Health 18/04/2008
Prof Helen Rees, Executive Director and founder of the Reproductive Health and HIV Research Unit (RHRU) this week encouraged nominations in the health category of the prestigious Shoprite Checkers / SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award

Nominate women who have excelled in the arenas of Arts, Culture and Communication 11/04/2008
Lira, one of the country’s elite chart topping performer this week encouraged nominations in the arts, culture & communications category of the prestigious Shoprite Checkers / SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award.

Nominate women who have contributed to Sport in South Africa 28/03/2008
Dr Sherylle Calder, visual skills and performance specialist, who has also coached the world champions, the 2007 Springbok Rugby Team, this week encouraged nominations in the sport category of the prestigious Shoprite Checkers / SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award.