The 2025 gsport Awards

The gsport Awards is a flagship event on South Africa’s sporting calendar, dedicated to honouring and elevating the profile of women in sport.

Launched in August 2006, twelve years into South Africa’s democracy, the Awards marked the beginning of the gsport initiative. Its founding vision remains clear: to amplify the visibility of women in sport and attract greater corporate support for their achievements.

Now celebrating its 20th edition, the gsport Awards is Africa’s longest-running women’s sport recognition platform, committed to spotlighting game changers both on and off the field. The platform consistently unearths new icons and role models who are breaking barriers and redefining excellence.

Since its eighth edition, the Awards have enjoyed the backing of the Department of Sport, Arts & Culture, which presents five Ministerial Recognition Awards on the night.

Hosted at the prestigious Wanderers Club, the Awards have grown significantly over the years.
To date, more than 250 recipients have been honoured, beginning with swimming legend Penny Heyns, the double Olympic gold medallist who was inducted into the inaugural gsport Hall of Fame on 1 August 2006. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of sportswomen.

Each year, the Awards serve as a powerful celebration of women’s achievements in sport, a vibrant gathering bringing together South Africa’s sporting elite. With a growing number of nominees and winners annually, the gsport Awards reflect the rising diversity, strength, and impact of women’s sport across the country.

Driven by the vision of the gsport Trust and its founder, Kass Naidoo, the gsport Awards continue to inspire, uplift, and create meaningful change, cementing their place as a cornerstone of South Africa’s sporting heritage.