2009 Spectrums reward shopping centres excellence

All the finalists' work was of high standard, prompting many to wish that they all won, but, as the judges' decision is always final and uncontested, the winners scooped the ultimate prizes and went home happy.

The retail industry's prizes were up for grabs across all disciplines in four categories: retailer, service provider, design, and development and marketing.

The A-Z Philosophy, Brightwater Commons won the prestigious 2009 Spectrum Award for Marketing Excellence: Cheryl Adamson (The A-Z Philosophy)(left), Julie Hillary, Francois du Buisson (The A-Z Philosophy), and Sisa Ngebulana (President SACSC).

“We are committed to raise the standards of the industry and these awards are the ultimate reward of excellence,” SACSC president Sisa Ngebulana said.

“The standard of entries received across the categories for 2009 was extremely high and the number of awards received reflects the enthusiasm of a vibrant and growing industry,” SACSC general manager Amanda Stops said.

The finalists are judged on a national level resulting in the ultimate winners in each category to receive their awards.

The organisers also said regional winners of the Retail Design and Development (RDD) Awards competed against each other for the ultimate national recognition.

Cattle Baron Sunridge Village was named the winner of the Spectrum Award for National Retail of Year: Sisa Ngebulana (President SACSC) (left), Maria Frangopoulos (Cattle Baron) and Nomzamo Radebe (Pareto).

SACSC said these awards celebrate exceptional creative distinction and brilliance within the design and development industry.

The Spectrum Awards winners:

Design and Development

• Renovation and expansion category: winner of the category for shopping centres over 25 000m²: Mooi Rivier Mall in Potchefstroom (developed by Abacus Asset Management and designed by Stauch Vorsert Architects).
  
• Store or restaurant design category winner: Grand Central Restaurant at
  Melrose Arch (owned by Nick Kiros and designed by dhkthinkspace).

Life Landscapes Irene Village Mall took the Spectrum Award for National Service Provider of the Year: Marna van der Walt (JHI) (left), Antoinette Visser (Life Landscapes), Eloise Maartens (Life Landscapes) and Sisa Ngebulana (President SACSC).

Footprint Marketing Awards: 11 national gold awards rewarding marketing excellence, originality and creativity were presented.

Recipients:

• Brightwater Commons for its ‘Going Green' campaign (The A-Z Philosophy)
  
• Eastgate for the grand opening of its new extension (Mustard Seed),
  
• Canal Walk for its promotion Cape Town's Got Talent (Marketing Concepts)
  
• Canal Walk for its grand opening of Boulevard Shopping (Marketing Concepts)
  
• Phumulani Mall for its Pick A Box (Kgetha Le Bokisi) Competition (Purple
  Plum Brand Communications)
  
• The Crescent for its Horse Advertising (Primedia Lifestyle),
  
• Wonderpark Shopping Centre for its community service
  Simply-A-Maize-Thing (Eris Property Group)
  
• Irene Village Mall for its Prime Circle Rock Concert (Primedia Lifestyle)
  
• Menlyn Shopping Centre's The Menlyn Play Park (Primedia Lifestyle)
  
• Bushbuckridge's promotion Back-to-School is in the Bag (Primedia Lifestyle)
  
• Hyde Park Shopping Centre's Fashion & Art /”Go Green”/ Exhibition
  (Bespoke Marketing).

All of the national gold award winners were in the running for top honours. The A-Z Philosophy, Brightwater Commons won the prestigious 2009 Spectrum Award for Marketing Excellence.
National Retailer of the Year: Cattle Baron Sunridge Village (Eastern Cape).

National Service Provider of the year: Life Landscapes Irene Village Mall.

For more, go to www.sacsc.co.za.