Mme Rejoice Mabudafhasi, Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, today announced winners of the 2011 Women in Water Awards at a ceremony held in Mbangwane village, near Komatipoort, Mpumalanga Province.
The Awards ceremony was the culmination of a voting process which started out with 235 quality submissions from entrants in all nine provinces. These were then whittled down to 26 finalists and 12 winners in eight categories.
Speaking at the Awards ceremony Deputy Minister Mabudafhasi said, “We are proud to honour women who are dedicated to the sustainability of scarce water supplies through efficient and effective strategies and whose contribution plays a significant role in the socio-economic development of the country.”
The 2011 Women in Water Awards winners joined the ranks of illustrious women who have been identified as leaders in the field of water management, since the Awards were first established in 2002.
“It is important that women protect and conserve water and environment, and be on the lookout for people who are polluting and endangering our water resources,” said Mabudafhasi.
The winners of the 2011 Women in Water Awards are follows:
Category: Adopt a river
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Winner |
1st Runner-up |
2nd Runner-up |
|
Tshikofokofo Adopt A River |
Tshinwamukumbi Community Project |
Villiersdorp Water Forum |
|
R100 000.00 |
R50 000.00 |
R20 000.00 |
|
Province: Limpopo |
Province: Limpopo |
Province: Western Cape |
Category: Water conservation
|
Winner |
1st Runner-up |
2nd Runner-up |
|
Ntokozweni No. 1 Club |
Sedibeng Sa Bophelo Organic Farming |
Sakhisizwe Workers Co-op Ltd |
|
R100 000.00 |
R50 000.00 |
R20 000.00 |
|
Province: KZN |
Province: Gauteng |
Province: KZN |
Category: Community development
|
Winner |
1st Runner-up |
2nd Runner-up |
| Mhlahlane Pharmacy Agricultural Project | Nomveliso Food Security Programme Province: Eastern Cape Kopano Ke Matla Community Based Organisation Province: Mpumalanga |
Fetakgomo Farming Cooperative Mashupsane Greenery Project |
| R100 000.00 | R50 000.00 |
R20 000.00 |
| Province: Mpumalanga | Province: Limpopo |
Category: Education and awareness
|
Winner |
1st Runner-up |
2nd Runner-up |
|
Makhudu Home Based Care |
N/A |
N/A |
|
R100 000.00 |
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Province: Mpumalanga |
Enquiries:
Peter Mbelengwa
Cell: 082 611 8197
E-mail:mbelengwap@dwa.gov.za
