History makers and record breakers are set to be honoured at the 2021 Momentum gsport Awards which premieres on 31 August, bringing the curtain down on another spectacular year for women in sport.
Nominations can be made across 20 categories at gsport.co.za/nominations until 9 July, where fans can access dozens of stories written over the last year in the gsport newsroom as the initiative tracked global women’s sport excellence daily.
The easing of Covid-19 restrictions resulted in more women shattering barriers and claiming world dominance in their respective fields, setting the scene for one of the most highly contested battles for top honours at the 16th edition of Africa’s longest running women’s sport recognition platform.
This year, the awards welcome JSE-listed Imperial as partner to the African Woman in Sport award category and Market research and Insights provider, Nielsen Sports South Africa, as partner to the Sponsor of the Year category, joining leading financial services provider, Momentum, in showing increased corporate support for women’s sport.
Highly contested award categories include the prestigious Momentum Athlete of the Year, Imperial African Woman in Sport, and the Global Woman in Sport, as South Africa takes the lead in closing the gap between Africa and the rest of the world.
Founder of gsport, Kass Naidoo, says: “Through the challenges of Covid-19, women in sport found new levels of courage, to achieve some extraordinary feats, which could see us produce one of the highest quality list of finalists for this year’s awards.”
For the seventh year running, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, will honour five Ministerial Recognition Award winners on the night, when the gsport Hall of Fame and Public Choice Award winner will also be revealed. “Initiatives like gsport give us the amazing opportunity to challenge the current status quo of representation of women in sport and to celebrate and recognise everyone. We’re proud to partner with gsport for yet another year,” said Nontokozo Madonsela, Group Chief Marketing Officer at Momentum Metropolitan. “I am challenging the media and other brands to take the leap to invest in and sponsor these amazing professional sportswomen,” she concluded.
The awards have come a long way since 1 August 2006 when 20 women in sport gathered in a tiny room to induct the legendary 1996 double Olympic gold medallist Penny Heyns into the gsport Hall of Fame. This kickstarted a journey of recognition that has seen over 160 individuals honoured over the past 15 years on the gsport stage.
Check out the latest women’s sport news on gsport.co.za and follow @gsport4girls to keep up to date with the latest on the 2021 Momentum gsport Awards campaign.
20 Categories Open for Public Nominations:
2021 Momentum gsport Awards Categories:
Momentum Athlete of the Year – A South African sportswoman who has excelled at an international or senior level during the Year under Review (30 June, 2020 to 30 June, 2021).
Para Athlete of the Year – A South African Para Athlete who breaks records and dispels myths about people living with disability during the Year under Review (30 June, 2020 to 30 June, 2021).
Emerging Athlete of the Year – An emerging sportswoman over the age of 18, who has excelled at a national and provincial level during the Year under Review (30 June, 2020 to 30 June, 2021). It honours the rising stars to inspire them to sporting greatness.
School Sports Star – A young girl in sport 18 years or under, who has excelled athletically. She is seen as a role model to the youth and is on her way to greatness. The focus is on personal improvement alongside outstanding achievement during the Year under Review (30 June, 2020 to 30 June, 2021).
Team of the Year – A team of South African sportswomen of any age, who have excelled as a unit during the Year under Review (30 June 2020 to 30 June, 2021).
Coach of the Year – A coach (any gender) who has made a significant impact on women’s sport during the Year under Review (30 June, 2020 to 30 June, 2021) and is actively involved in growing the careers of South Africa’s leading sportswomen.
Woman of the Year – A formidable woman who contributes significantly to the growth of sport in South Africa and leads the way in breaking boundaries and opening doors for other women.
Imperial African Woman in Sport – This new award seeks to honour a woman, who is impacting sport in Africa, and going the extra mile to raise the profile of women’s sport on the African continent.
Global Woman in Sport – This new award seeks to honour a woman, who is impacting sport globally, and going the extra mile to put women’s sport on the map internationally.
Woman in Social Media – A woman who creates powerful online content about SA women in sport and demonstrates a convincing edge using Social Media during the Year under Review (30 June, 2020 to 30 June, 2021).
Woman in Print – A woman in print who is excelling in her environment and using her position to create powerful journalist content about SA women in sport during the Year under Review (30 June, 2020 to 30 June, 2021).
Woman in PR and Sponsorship – A woman in the public relations and sponsorship space who works to build the brand and business of women’s sport during the Year under Review (30 June, 2020 to 30 June, 2021).
Woman in Radio – A woman in sport who is using her voice to promote women’s sport content on radio and demonstrates a convincing edge as a radio journalist during the Year under Review (30 June, 2020 to 30 June, 2021).
Woman in TV – A woman who has successfully broken into the male-dominated world of sports TV and also uses her platform to create powerful content about SA women in sport during the Year under Review (30 June, 2020 to 30 June, 2021).
Style Star – A vibrant South African woman in sport who has become synonymous with a leading sense of style and elegance and serves as an inspiration to all women in sport who aspire to grow and build powerful personal brands.
Volunteer of the Year – Volunteers are the backbone of amateur sport and this long serving individual (any gender) selflessly gives their time and resources to help raise the profile of women’s sport in South Africa.
Brand SA Supporter of the Year – An individual who goes out of his or her way to fuel the success of our sportswomen by pulling their weight to ensure their favourites get across the line.
Special Recognition – An individual who goes beyond the call of duty, and has made a long and positive impact on SA women in sport.
Nielsen Sports South Africa Sponsor of the Year – A commercial sponsor who has exceeded its competitors in supporting women’s sport during the Year under Review (30 June, 2020 to 30 June, 2021).
Federation of the Year – A sports federation that has made the greatest strides to grow women’s sport commercially and include women in leadership positions.
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