The winners of the inaugural Standard Bank Supplier Development Recognition Awards were announced on 29 November in Johannesburg, following a Summit geared towards SMEs. The Standard Bank Supplier Development Recognition Awards celebrate extraordinary SMEs, disruptors, change-makers, and leaders who excelled in the Standard Bank Supplier Development program across five categories.
Kholofelo Shaai, Head of Supplier Development at Standard Bank says: “We are excited to showcase the outstanding achievements of SMEs in our Supplier Development program. The winners represent the spirit of innovation, growth, and resilience that we aim to foster within the SME sector.”
The 2023 winners are:
Innovation Category
Acknowledging SMEs that have demonstrated exceptional creativity, originality, and forward-thinking in their businesses, including technological innovations
| 1st place – Digiterra |
| 2nd place – Coalition Projects |
| 3rd place – Kion Consulting |
Growth Category
Recognizing SMEs that have effectively scaled their operations, expanded market reach, and achieved financial success.
| 1st place – Cushy Lush |
| 2nd place – Kion Consulting |
| 3rd place – Simanyene Group |
| 4th place – Just Domestic |
| 5th place – Sinopa Construction |
Social and Environmental Impact Category
Celebrating SMEs making a positive difference in local communities, going beyond commercial success to create tangible social benefits
| 1st place – Ramathavha Electricals |
| 2nd place – Kion Consulting |
| 3rd place – Coalition Projects |
Digital Transformation Category
Acknowledging SMEs leveraging digital technologies to enhance business operations and drive efficiency and innovation.
| 1st place – PWV Transport |
| 2nd place – The Niche Guys |
| 3rd place – LWM Debt Recovery |
Resilience Category
Recognizing SMEs that have adapted to changing circumstances, continuing operations despite setbacks like COVID-19, load shedding, or unfavourable economic conditions.
| 1st place – Chappati |
| 2nd place – Galeboe |
| 3rd place – Ramothello Attorneys |
