Ichikowitz Family Foundation Rising Star Award

Awarded to a Jewish person who has served the community with remarkable distinction.

Brad Segal

I build scalable AI health systems born from the realities of clinical practice, directly improving care and pioneering a new, pragmatic approach to healthcare innovation.

Chelsea Selvan

I bridge both sides of the art world – award winning artist and professional – amplifying creativity through storytelling, accessibility and lived experience, with a voice grounded in personal practice and proven recognition.

Dani Sack

I empower Jewish youth through leadership, education, and advocacy, strengthening identity and uplifting community. My age and passion uniquely connect me to the next generation, ensuring lasting impact.

Gabrielle C Onay

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.

Gali Richter

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

Josh Pimstein

I am a worthy winner because I have dedicated myself to empowering Jewish youth through leadership, mentorship, and sport, fostering pride, resilience, and a strong, connected South African Jewish community.

Judah and Caleb Levitan

We’d be worthy winners for competing beyond our years, showing resilience, and serving our community. Winning would expand our outreach, inspire young players, and support our journey to become South Africa’s next Grandmasters.

Kelsey Buchalter

I champion the body’s innate ability to heal itself, empowering others to rediscover health, humanity, and hope – embodying resilience, compassion, and tikkun olam.

Kiki Shalpid

I believe KikTok is turning into a platform that so many young individuals can relate to and be inspired by. To watch a religious, young girl who studies and works and feels the turmoil and of her 20s but still knows how to have fun- I think its refreshing and relatable and something I wish I had when I was younger.

Paige Sundelson

I’ve grown Soul Dance to over 130 students, choreographed powerful works, and built a movement that empowers girls to shine, thrive, and find strength, confidence, and belonging.

Sydney Wohlman

I am a proudly Jewish creative leader, elevating young voices and always striving to make meaningful creative work that is culturally led and globally charged.

Click below to meet the Investec Jewish Achiever Awards nominees and vote for your preferred winner!

Investec Professional Excellence Award
Investec Business Leadership Award
Europcar Women in Leadership Award
The Eric Ellerine Entrepreneur Award
Ichikowitz Family Foundation Rising Star Award

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