“The calibre of this year’s entries was notable, with some applicants displaying a clear step change in their initiatives since last year. This is a clear indicator supplier development is a way to build future strategic advantage and, when coupled with stronger industry networks and a long-term view on supporting the successful growth of small suppliers, this results in future competitive advantage and a better future for all.”
The 2019 Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards finalists who will be awarded across six categories are, in alphabetical order:
• ABInbev
• Accenture
• Bosch Holdings
• Compass Group Southern Africa
• Distell
• EnviroServ Waste Management
• Exxaro Resources
• Growthpoint Properties Limited
• Hatch Africa
• Macsteel
• Mr Price
• Sappi Southern Africa
• PWC
• Telkom
Entries were adjudicated by a panel of industry experts, including: Von Stander, Massmart – who were the overall winner in 2018); Mamosa Majope, Wamobu Consulting; Nick Maweni, SAP Africa; Elmarie Goosen, Collective Value Creation; Dr Rethabile Melamu, Innovation Hub; Litha Kutta, Tiger Brands; Jono Hanks, Incite; Jon Foster-Pedley, Henley Business School; and Catherine Wijnberg, Fetola.
• The Newcomer Award
• The Nation-builder Award
• The Small Supplier and Local Manufacturing and Award
• The Collaboration Award
• The Impact Award
• The Overall Winner
The Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards are presented in partnership with Fetola, Cold Press Media and Tiso Blackstar Group.
