"This initiative, now in its seventh year, is an important part of sustainability, mentoring and development for the next generation of PRISMS judges," says Paul Reynell, chief judge of the 2024 PRISMS Awards.

"Congratulations to all the selected young voices; I am excited about working with you going forward," adds Reynell.

Congratulations have gone out to:

  1. Yonela Mbalo, creative and communications assistant at Warner Music Africa, Johannesburg
  2. Mikateko Maswanganyi, account manager at Nerd Narrative, Johannesburg
  3. Angel Xakeka, senior account executive at Magna Carta, Cape Town
  4. Thapelo Neftaly Chabalala, third-year student at the University of Johannesburg
  5. Gudani Musinyali, recent bachelor of arts communication graduate from the North-West University
  6. Mahudi Tselana, public relations intern at Duma Collective, Johannesburg
  7. Gertrude Nkemeleng Molaba, final year public relations student at Pretoria University
  8. Sinothando Malangeni, senior account manager at Dialogue, Cape Town
  9. Vanya Singh, junior project manager at Alkemi Collective, Cape Town, and
  10. Kaylin Van Der Vent, junior account executive at Paddington Station PR, Cape Town.

"I am very excited to be embarking on this journey with these young voices," says Ayanda Siswana, PRISMS committee lead of the 2024 Young Voices Programme.

"I loved my young voices experience, and hope that the learnings, growth and development that the team will be exposed to will stand them in good stead as they progress in their PR careers. I also thank the experienced judges who have freely given of their time for mentorship and development this year," concludes Siswana. 

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