Fifth Phenomenal Women Awards Honour Local Changemakers
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Inaugural Diana Ferrus Award
This award recognises outstanding contributions to the promotion and development of the Afrikaans language. It was established in honour of poet Diana Ferrus and presented to Mary Banda, Principal of Klein Nederburg Secondary School, for her work in advancing Afrikaans education.
- Who it is for
- individuals making exceptional contributions to Afrikaans language and literature
- How to act on it
- Be nominated or recognised by the Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument and Historium Trust for this award
- Closes
- 25 August 2026
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The ATM and Historuim Trust then presented the inaugural Diana Ferrus Award to Mary Banda (Educator and current Principal of Klein Nederburg Secondary School) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the promotion of Afrikaans.
Fifth Annual Phenomenal Women of the Winelands Awards
This award ceremony honours women from the Cape Winelands District who have made significant contributions to their communities through leadership, education, culture, and social impact. The event celebrates resilience, courage, and dedication across various sectors.
- Who it is for
- women in the Cape Winelands District who have made meaningful community contributions
- How to act on it
- Attend the event at Paarl Town Hall on 25 August 2026
- Closes
- 25 August 2026
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The fifth annual Phenomenal Women of the Winelands Awards brought together some of the Cape Winelands District's most inspiring women at Paarl Town Hall on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 as the Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument (ATM), Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) and Historium Trust honoured women who continue to make a meaningful difference in their communities.
Mayor’s Discretionary Award
This award is given to individuals for exceptional leadership and service in their field. It was awarded to Francis Nieuwoudt for her leadership in the economic sector within the Drakenstein area.
- Who it is for
- individuals demonstrating exceptional leadership in the economic or community sector
- How to act on it
- Be nominated or selected by the Executive Mayor for this discretionary recognition
- Closes
- 25 August 2026
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The Mayor’s Discretionary Award was awarded to Francis Nieuwoudt, General Manager of the Drakenstein Business Chamber, for her exceptional leadership in the economic sector and
Key Takeaways
- Fifth Phenomenal Women of the Winelands Awards
- 25 August 2026
- Paarl Town Hall
- Cape Winelands District Municipality
- Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument
- Historium Trust
- Diana Ferrus Award
- Mary Banda
- Francis Nieuwoudt
- Ald. (Dr.) Elna von Schlicht
- Cape Winelands District Municipality
- Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument
- Historium Trust
- Drakenstein Business Chamber
- Klein Nederburg Secondary School
- Anesca Roodt
- Michael Jonas
- Ruby Marks
- Shirlynn Smith
- Lanielle Hartzenberg
- Mary Banda
- Francis Nieuwoudt
- Ald. (Dr.) Elna von Schlicht
- Diana Ferrus
Dates
Closing Date
25 August 2026