I’m very aware of the enormous contributions made by my fellow nominees in their respective organizations. I believe we are all worthy of recognition and speaking for myself, my dedication and passion for befriending and assisting the poor and destitute over a span of 38 years hopefully provides inspiration to community members as a leader in my field.

I lead with the discipline of business, using innovation, agility, and foresight driving real results: transforming communities, empowering youth, and strengthening economies.

I am a worthy winner because I turned my journey from volunteer to CEO into a lifelong mission, leading with compassion, courage and commitment to unlock potential in others.

My journey has been one of navigating spaces traditionally closed off to us, Jewish women, within baking and food sciences. This challenge, has fueled my determination to break down barriers and build pathways for future representation. I believe that increasing diversity enriches the industry, fostering innovation and inclusivity.

I ‘m passionate and committed to the well being of our community, supportive to all, confident that my contribution and commitment has made this service a life saver for many.

I believe I am a worthy winner of the award as I exemplify leadership in the new age of South African consumerism. My businesses are a testem ent to the growing need for sustainability in our job market – and how it only takes one idea and passion, coupled with consistency, to change lives. We have over 960 stalls who work with us nationwide. Many of whom make their living selling through the Picnic & Thrift platform.

At 27, I have demonstrated significant entrepreneurial success and leadership operating a purposedriven businesses that are actively tackling South Africa’s unemployment crisis.

I’d be a worthy winner because I don’t fit the mould. No fancy degrees or trophies—just relentless work, straight talk, and more grit than superglue.

Through collegial leadership, I manage a dedicated team while developing innovative initiatives that deliver sustainable welfare solutions — ensuring food security, accommodation, and dignified care, and building resilience within our community.

I lead with purpose, creativity and humanity — helping people and brands fall in love again, while building cultures, business impact and possibilities that endure.

I lead with honesty, integrity, and purpose—devoted wholeheartedly to animal welfare. As Woodrock, I am the voice of the voiceless, fighting for their rights while inspiring youth to protect them.

I feel I have earned my name as someone to be trusted and to lead people to do things right, legally and effectively. I do feel I’m a leader and have been told often by people that I’m their role model. I calmly and patiently teach optimism and care by example for my followers. I have learned that one individual with honorable intentions, armed with knowledge and strategy can make a huge difference in this world and believe I believe I have made that difference.

I transformed Yad Aharon & Michael’s culture, leadership, and brand – empowering staff; inspiring donors, engaging youth and raising funds, making it a model for the future and the community’s charity of choice.

I am a worthy winner because my leadership helps people live with dignity, inclusion, and opportunity, while strengthening Astra through innovation, care, and commitment to uplifting our Jewish community.

I believe in co-creating solutions with communities and am committed to always learning and adapting to make a tangible, lasting difference in the world.

I believe I would be a worthy winner because I am someone dedicated to serving both the South African Jewish community (despite living in Israel) and my commitment to presenting facts and the Israeli narrative, especially during a time of war. In my voluntary capacity for World WIZO I lobby for the rights of Jewish women and children.

Grounded in Jewish values of justice and responsibility, we lead courageously, innovate boldly, and advocate tirelessly, making abuse prevention, survivor empowerment, and community accountability cornerstones of Jewish communal life.

I lead authentically as a Jewish woman whose values guide my business journey. My clients have confidence in me to guide their growth, building trust through integrity and perseverance.

I have dedicated my life to breaking barriers in business and society, empowering women, advancing education and the arts, and uplifting vulnerable communities with dignity, compassion, and lasting impact.

As a female entrepreneur, I have created businesses that uplift people, grow organisations, and demonstrate how women’s leadership can shape workplaces and futures for the better.