The Minister of Science and Technology, Ms Naledi Pandor, and the CEO of the National Research Foundation (NRF), Dr Albert van Jaarsveld, will pay tribute to top researchers in South Africa at the 2014 NRF Awards ceremony. This prestigious annual award highlights and celebrates the work of those researchers who, according to their peers, have distinguished themselves in their chosen fields.
This year’s NRF Awards are made in the NRF Rating categories of A and P ratings as well as in a number of special categories. The NRF Rating system, which is used to evaluate researchers, is a world respected benchmark based on peer reviews that assesses the quality and impact of the work of researchers.
Members of the media are invited to attend the awards event, but limited seats are available. Please confirm your attendance with Palesa Mokoena by telephoning 012 481 4058, or email: palesa.mokoena@nrf.ac.za.
Event details:
Date: Thursday, 11 September 2014
Time: 16h30 for 17h00
Venue: Thaba Ya Batswana Eco Hotel, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Attire: Business or Traditional
The Chief Executive Officer of the NRF, Dr Albert van Jaarsveld, and some of the award recipients will be available for interviews on the day after the awards ceremony. Interviews can be arranged through Palesa Mokoena on 012 481 4058 or palesa.mokoena@nrf.ac.za or Thabiso Nkone on 083 494 2322.
For media queries:
Palesa Mokoena
Tel: 012 481 4058
E-mail: palesa.mokoena@nrf.ac.za
For media interviews:
Thabiso Nkone
Cell: 083 494 2322
E-mail: thabiso.nkone@nrf.ac.za
