Here is the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Award Winners Full List
Here is the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Award Winners Full List. Established in 2022, the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards is a platform that is aimed at recognizing and celebrating Youth Excellence. The top 16 youth-owned brands awards acknowledges that young people are not only contributing to the economy of South Africa, but the overall image of the country.
This year’s YOBAs ceremony, took place on 22 June in Sandton. For the first time in 3 years, the YOBAs introduced a special award that aims to celebrate and honour local youth-owned brands that are excelling in their fields and challenge the status-quo. The award went to Thebe Magugu, a fashion designer who, has gained global acclaim for his fashion label. Robot Boii was also a big winner of the night, walking away with two awards. Khosi Twala’s Active Lifestyle clothing brand, also walked away with an award.
Check out the full list of winners below.
Robot Boii
The media personality and entertainer walked away with two awards. Robot Boii won the Overall Top Brand award and Top Personalities and Influencers Brand award.
Thebe Magugu
The international award winning designer was awarded the Global Excellence Award.
Karabo Poppy
The talented artist walked away with with the Top Creative & Arts Brand award.
Kemz Mama
Top West African Brand
Bee Travel SA
Top Travel and Tourism Brand award.
Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation
Top NPO & Charities Brand award.
Botlhale AI Solutions
Top Technology Brand award.
Millennial Mindset Media
Top Media Brand award.
Ghemere
Top Food and Beverage Brand
Konkhe Kuhamba Kahle
Top Footwear & Accessories Brand award.
Active Lifestyle
Top Apparel Brand award.
Kimmy’s Creations
Top Homeware Brand award.
Young Barber
Top Hair and Beauty Brand award.
Optimum Poultry
Top Agriculture Brand award.
Sivuyile Mentorship Academy
Top Education Brand award.
Mdu Cleaning Services
Top Services Brand award.
Zuri Nutrition
Top Health and Wellness Brand award.
The Hills Collection
Top East African Brand award.
Grace Gras Empire
Top Manufacturing Brand award.
Batoka Africa
Top SADC Brand award