Nominations are open for the 17th edition of Africa’s longest running women’s sport recognition platform as the Momentum gsport Awards stage prepares to unearth new icons and role models. These individuals are relentlessly shattering barriers, both on and off the field.
Nominations for #gsport17 can be made across 20 public categories at gsport.co.za/nominations until 9 August. To assist you in finding the perfect candidate to put forward for recognition, gsport has a treasure trove of stories to access in the gsport Newsroom, powered by Momentum, as the initiative tracks global women’s sport excellence daily.
South Africa’s global wheelchair tennis star, Kgothatso Montjane, is the most celebrated athlete on the Momentum gsport Awards stage. Multiple former winners include world 800m icon, Caster Semenya, international cricket star, Laura Wolvaardt and Banyana Banyana legend, Portia Modise.
Founder of gsport, Kass Naidoo, says she is excited to see new names grace the Momentum gsport Awards, as it celebrates the power of recognition: “Individuals who win on the Momentum gsport Awards stage often go on to achieve even greater success. It shows the power of recognition and what is possible when we acknowledge unsung heroes and celebrate them.
“I encourage the public to check out gsport.co.za and show support for those who deserve to be recognised for playing their part to raise the profile of women’s sport.”
In the eighth year of backing the longest running women’s sport recognition platform, the Department of Sport, Arts & Culture will honour five Ministerial Recognition Award winners on the night.
Since the Awards launched in August 2006, over 200 recipients have been honoured, including swimming legend, Penny Heyns, who was the inspiration behind the launch of the initiative.
Heyns, who won double gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, was inducted into the gsport Hall of Fame on 1 August 2006, setting forth a journey of recognition for women in sport that has changed lives and elevated careers.
Check out the latest women’s sport news on gsport.co.za and follow @gsport4girls to keep up to date with the latest on the 2022 Momentum gsport Awards campaign.
* Supersport will carry the Momentum gsport Awards live telecast in September *
20 Categories Open for Public Nominations
Momentum Athlete of the Year - A South African sportswoman who has excelled at an international or senior level during the Year under Review (30 June, 2021 to 30 June, 2022).
Brand SA Para Sport Star - A South African Para Athlete who breaks records and dispels myths about people living with disabilities during the Year under Review (30 June, 2021 to 30 June, 2022).
gsport Emerging Athlete of the Year - An emerging sportswoman over the age of 18, who has excelled at a national and provincial level during the Year under Review (30 June, 2021 to 30 June 2022). It honours the rising stars to inspire them to sporting greatness.
SuperSport School Sports Star of the Year - A young girl in sport 18 years or under, who has excelled athletically. She is seen as a role model to the youth and is on her way to greatness. The focus is on personal improvement alongside outstanding achievement during the Year under Review (30 June, 2021 to 30 June, 2022).
Team of the Year - A team of South African sportswomen of any age, who have excelled as a unit during the Year under Review (30 June 2021 to 30 June, 2022).
Coach of the Year - A coach (any gender) who has made a significant impact on women’s sport during the Year under Review (30 June, 2021 to 30 June, 2022) and is actively involved in growing the careers of South Africa’s leading sportswomen.
Woman of the Year - A formidable woman who contributes significantly to the growth of sport in South Africa and leads the way in breaking boundaries and opening doors for other women.
Imperial African Woman in Sport - This new award seeks to honour a woman, who is impacting sport in Africa, and going the extra mile to raise the profile of women’s sport on the African continent.
Global Woman in Sport - This new award seeks to honour a woman, who is impacting sport globally, and going the extra mile to put women’s sport on the map internationally.
Woman in Social Media - A woman who creates powerful online content about SA women in sport and demonstrates a convincing edge using Social Media during the Year under Review (30 June, 2021 to 30 June, 2022).
Mail & Guardian Woman in Print - A woman in print who is excelling in her environment and using her position to create powerful journalist content about SA women in sport during the Year under Review (30 June, 2021 to 30 June, 2022).
Woman in PR and Sponsorship - A woman in the public relations and sponsorship space who works to build the brand and business of women’s sport during the Year under Review (30 June, 2021 to 30 June, 2022).
Woman in Radio - A woman in sport who is using her voice to promote women’s sport content on radio and demonstrates a convincing edge as a radio journalist during the Year under Review (30 June, 2021 to 30 June, 2022).
SuperSport Woman in Television - A woman who has successfully broken into the male-dominated world of sports TV and also uses her platform to create powerful content about SA women in sport during the Year under Review (30 June, 2021 to 30 June, 2022).
Style Star of the Year - A vibrant South African woman in sport who has become synonymous with a leading sense of style and elegance and serves as an inspiration to all women in sport who aspire to grow and build powerful personal brands.
Volunteer of the Year - Volunteers are the backbone of amateur sport and this long serving individual (any gender) selflessly gives their time and resources to help raise the profile of women’s sport in South Africa.
Supporter of the Year - An individual who goes out of his or her way to fuel the success of our sportswomen by pulling their weight to ensure their favourites get across the line.
Special Recognition - An individual who goes beyond the call of duty, and has made a long and positive impact on SA women in sport.
Nielsen Sports South Africa Sponsor of the Year - A commercial sponsor who has exceeded its competitors in supporting women’s sport during the Year under Review (30 June, 2021 to 30 June, 2022).
Federation of the Year - A sports federation that has made the greatest strides to grow women’s sport commercially and include women in leadership positions