women in business
15 August 2007
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development will honour the contribution
of women in business by hosting the Passing of the Torch event in October 10
this year. The Passing of the Torch campaign was launched in 2005 by the MEC
for Finance and Economic Affairs, Paul Mashatile. Its purpose is to pay tribute
to the role played by women in the growth and development of the Gauteng
economy.
This prestigious event will honour women who are making their mark in the
fields of finance, infrastructure development, film, tourism, trade, services
and manufacturing. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate women who
have distinguished themselves in these fields.
The overall criteria for nominations are:
* Nominees should be in business and have to be people who have made a
considerable contribution to economic growth and job creation in Gauteng.
* Those nominated should be role models in their communities.
Women who are chosen as winners in the various categories will be presented
with awards and will be "torch bearers" for 12 months after which they will
pass on the torch to other women who would have been nominated for next year's
event. The torch symbolises the role these women will be playing in lighting
the way and motivating others to follow in their footsteps.
Nomination forms are available on the website http://www.finance.gpg.gov.za.
Enquiries:
Percy Mthimkhulu
Cell: 082 379 1913
Issued by: Department of Finance and Economic Development, Gauteng
Provincial Government
15 August 2007
