Good Hope FM says that it called on listeners to nominate dynamic women in their families, circle of friends, work environment and communities who excel as entrepreneurs, trailblazers, pioneers, industry leaders, or unsung heroes. The radio station received an overwhelming response.

According to Good Hope FM, its panel of judges narrowed hundreds of nominations down to three finalists in each of the twelve categories — all of whom will be hosted at a glitzy gala event at Zevenwacht Wine Estate in Langverwacht Road, Kuilsriver, on Wednesday, 23 October.

Finalists

According to the radio station, in no particular order, the finalists are:

Social Impact Champion

  • Elizabeth (Lizzy) Maans from Fisantekraal
  • Latifah Jacobs from Kuils River, and
  • Lucinda Evans from Lavender Hill. 

Innovation and Technology Pioneer

  • Dr Natasha Ross from Soneike, Kuilsrivier
  • Kim Palmer from Durbanville, Cape Town, and
  • Leonora Tima from the Southern Suburbs, Cape Town.

Excellence In Entrepreneurship

  • Aditi Radhakrishna from Plattekloof
  • Jorgina Heugh from Atlantis, and
  • Mericia Smith from Idas Valley, Stellenbosch.

Women in Business

  • Genevieve Mannel from Constantia Meadows, Cape Town
  • Samantha Skyring from Faerie Know, Cape Town, and
  • Dr Shirley Zinn from Fish Hoek. 

Community SHERO

  • Janine Fabe from Mitchell's Plain, Westridge
  • Mymoena Scholtz from Grassy Park, and
  • Shahieda Martin from Valhalla Park.

Visionary Leader

  • Kennethea Jackson Williams from Thornton
  • Melanie Payne from Westgate, Mitchell's Plain, and
  • Zeenat Isaacs from Mitchell's Plain.

Empowerment Advocate

  • Amy Jill Levendal from Jamestown, Stellenbosch
  • Naz Fredericks-Maharaj from the Northern Suburbs, Cape Town, and
  • Tarryn le Roux from Table View.

Excellence in Arts

  • Arlene Petersen from Hillview, Lavender Hill
  • Kiara Ramklass from Claremont, and
  • Tarryn Wyngaard from Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town.

Trailblazer of the Year

  • Athina Dennis from Belhar
  • Mishquah Achmat from Wetton, and
  • Nicole September from Claremont, Cape Town. 

Young Achiever

  • Brittany Smith from Kuilsriver
  • Sophia Petersen (Dj Sophia) from Athlone, and
  • Weedaad Petersen from Landsdowne.

Sport Achievement

  • Elvina 'Vee' da Silva from Landsdowne
  • Malikah Hamza from Kensington, Cape Town / Krefeld, Germany, and 
  • Yolande van Rooyen from Mitchell's Plain. 

Lifetime Achievement

  • Ann Morton from Sybrand Park
  • Janine Myburgh from Parow, and 
  • Vicky Sampson from Cape Town.

Good Hope FM says that voting closes at midnight on Sunday, 13 October.

Good Hope FM and 5FM PCS Combo Business Manager Masixole Mdingane says, "We are honoured to have received hundreds of entries, and privileged to celebrate each one of our finalists — ladies who have made a massive impact in social balance, empowerment, technology, business, arts, sport, community upliftment and various other arenas."

Mdingane concludes, "These are women who shape a better future, who don't hope and wait for the world to change for the better, but are the ones who change it in the most beautiful and inspiring ways. They are Cape Town's original formidable female forces, and we are hugely humbled by this opportunity to showcase, recognise and celebrate them."

For more information, visit www.goodhopefm.co.za. You can also follow Good Hope FM on Facebook, X, or on Instagram. 

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