A Beautiful Evening at the BWASA Regional Awards

We could definitely do this dress code every night! Eliana, Thessa, Chantal & Melany

Wonderful company, glamorous gowns and tuxedo's, and, of course, hearing the inspiring stories of 16 sixteen phenomenal business women - what a perfect way to spend an evening! The BWASA Regional Awards recognise the talent, determination and resilience of each nominee and celebrated and the journeys of each with short video. We were also treated to hearing guest speaker Liezel van der Westhuizen and her incredible story of success.
 

The Awards Evening was held at Kelvin Grove, Newlands

A huge congratulations to BWASA Regional winners!
Kerry Seymour of Splash Pr - Entrepreneur
Jeneen Galbraith - Galbraith Rushby - Professional
Natalie Du Toit - Indigi Designs - Emerging Entrepreneur
Tracey Chambers - The Clothing Bank - Social Entrepreneur
Nomzamo Kasana - Glacier - Corporate

Thank you to the BWASA for the amazing work that they do for all women in business in our country - sharing the success of the nominees encourages, inspires and gives back to the community in the most meaningful way.

Chantal with her mum, Sharon, looking so elegant in Smith jewels

To tell the truth, we are immensely proud of Chantal every day. Overhearing even the most casual conversation about what KIN really means, about South African design and entrepreneurship will leave you in no doubt of her passion and commitment to what she does. But, we have to say, seeing her last night looking ever so chic and glittering with gorgeous jewellery by Anna Raimondo of Smith, our combined hearts of KIN swelled. Thank you Chan, for your enthusiasm, guidance, energy and vision. You are an inspiration and it's a privilege for all 117 of us KIN to work with you.

Chantal Nominated for the Regional Business Achiever Awards

Chantal has always been passionate about business in South Africa. It's one of the core reasons KIN is a strictly South-African-made platform. Chantal firmly believes in the ethical success of South African business and of running her own company in a way which truly supports the economy, KIN's 112 contributing designers, staff and herself. Designers and customers alike love getting caught up in serious conversation with her when they pop in to drop off stock or pick a gift, and it's because her enthusiasm is boundless and her sense of true purpose wonderfully contagious.
 

Chantal & Eddie

It's very exciting news that Chantal has been nominated for the Businesswomen's Association Regional Business Achiever Award. If you popped in to KIN on Kloof last Friday, you were probably caught on the edges of film as Chantal's first interview got underway.

Who is the BWA?
"As the voice of women in business, the Businesswomen's Association of South Africa (BWASA) is the largest and most prominent association of business and professional women in the country. It plays a key role in highlighting the current status of women in leadership and acts as a lobby group that advocates on women's business issues in an effort to transform the economy."

 http://www.bwasa.co.za

 

What are these awards all about?
"Since 2001, BWASA has held the annual Regional Business Achiever Awards (RBAA) in recognition of women throughout the country who are contributing to business, whether as entrepreneurs, professionals or in corporate business or government. The RBAA are a highlight on the business calendar of every BWASA branch. The awards are run independently by each branch, and include up to six categories, including: emerging entrepreneur, entrepreneur, social entrepreneur, professional, corporate and government... With 10 BWASA branches around South Africa, the RBAA offer a mechanism to reward women across all sectors, wherever they are based, as well as a platform to showcase the talent that each region has to offer."

  http://www.bwasa.co.za

The award winners are announced next Thursday at a gorgeous, glamorous awards evening - join us in holding thumbs for our KIN, Chantal. We would SO love to see her celebrated with some well-deserved recognition.