Investec Professional Excellence Award

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

Arthur Goldstuck

I do not believe I am worthy of the award. I am grateful for the many accolades and successes already achieved, and believe these are sufficient reward.

Grant Magid

I have built my career on not only to achieving excellence, but to upholding the highest ethical standards and creating meaningful impact for clients, colleagues, and the community.

Harry Scherzer

It’s not just the growth of Future Forex, but the ethos behind it. Building a company that challenges the inefficiencies of traditional systems, delivers measurable value to clients and inspires others to innovate with purpose.

Hazel Levin

Through visionary leadership, innovation, and compassion, I have strengthened community welfare, pioneered sustainable care models, and upheld dignity and security for vulnerable members, ensuring lasting impact for future generations.

Ilana Stein

I’d be a worthy winner because of my unwavering commitment to quality Jewish education, my passion for fostering learning, and my dedication to accessible Jewish wisdom.

James Urdang

I have dedicated my life to alleviating poverty in South Africa through innovative, large scale, inclusive educational initiatives that have impacted millions across South Africa. www.jamesurdang.net www.educationafrica.org

Mark Oppenheimer

From landmark hate speech trials to UN submissions and academic freedom work, I champion liberty and dialogue, reflecting Jewish traditions of resilience, justice, and intellectual bravery.

Martin Strous

A win would recognise SAJMAP’s principled defence of ethics and its dedication to promoting Jewish professionals’ wellbeing in difficult environments.

Michael Abrahamson

I’d like to think that I’ve made a significant and positive difference to my listeners, viewers, students and audiences and given them memorable experiences in whatever interactions I’ve had with them.

Michael Judin

For myself to be loved and respected by my family and to see South Africa regain it’s rightful place in the community of nations as well as to see South Africa’s Jewish community regenerate and flourish as well to set an example through leadership and tolerance kindness and integrity for my grandchildren.

Michael Rudnicki

I am resilient and passionate. Clients engaging top-tier tax specialists require a very unique set of characteristics. Knowing the law, the ability to adapt and engineer when transaction features become complex.

Prof. Benjamin Rosman

I have created large communities and entities to empower Africa in AI, including setting up grassroots movements, research entities, and startups, receiving tremendous international recognition through TIME, Google, and others.

Rob Katz

My success demonstrates my capability to lead with strategic insight and integrity. My achievements are less about personal achievement but more about upliftment and giving back, which aligns closely with the values celebrated by the Jewish Achiever Awards.

Shira Lange

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.

Tiffany Markman

What makes me a worthy candidate for this award is that my work is not only commercial; it is also transformational. I’ve shown how words, when used with intention, can unlock opportunities, elevate voices and strengthen organisations.

Ze-ev Krein

May this path inspire others to lead with courage protecting truth, justice, and the vulnerable at a time our world needs such leadership most.

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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