Inaugural Edition · 26 November 2026 · Sun City

Celebrating excellence. Empowering business.

The North West Business Awards is the definitive platform for business excellence in the North West Province — a credible, IRBA-audited, government-endorsed annual recognition of the entrepreneurs shaping our economy.

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Countdown to the inaugural NWBA

26 November 2026 · Sun City

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Official Host Announcement

NWBA 2026 · Hosted at Sun City

NWBA 2026 Host Proposal — Sun City, Celebrating Excellence, Empowering Business

500+

Target delegates

Award categories

IRBA

Audited process

LIVE

TV broadcast

Why the NWBA

The North West does not lack talent. It lacks a mirror.

One of South Africa's most resource-endowed and agriculturally productive provinces — home to ~80% of the world's platinum, 400,000+ registered businesses, and a youth majority — has never had a dedicated business recognition platform worthy of its entrepreneurs. The NWBA is that platform.

“Investing in business is investing in our people. Together, we build a North West that works for everyone.”
Kgosi Motsile Mosiah · Founder & CEO

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The 2026 Campaign

A star is born.

Every great enterprise begins with a single moment of recognition. In 2026, the North West Province takes its rightful place on the national business stage — and the entrepreneurs who built it quietly, brick by brick, finally step into the light.

The inaugural NWBA is an invitation: nominate the businesses changing the province, and watch a new constellation rise.

The Adjudication Panel

Six disciplines. One verdict.

Every NWBA outcome passes through an independent panel spanning audit, industry, academia, government, founders and civil society. The full panel is revealed at the judges' announcement in Q3 2026 — sealed and IRBA-audited until the night.

Audit & Assurance

IRBA-Registered Lead Auditor

Independent verification

To be announced · Q3 2026

Industry & Enterprise

Captain of Industry

Sector expertise

To be announced · Q3 2026

Academia & Research

Business School Faculty

Methodology rigour

To be announced · Q3 2026

Government & Policy

Provincial Trade Authority

Economic mandate

To be announced · Q3 2026

Entrepreneurship

SMME Founder & Investor

Lived experience

To be announced · Q3 2026

Civil Society

Community Development Lead

Provincial impact

To be announced · Q3 2026

The Awards Show

An evening at The Palace.

A blue-carpet arrival, four-course gala dinner, headline entertainment, and 13 award presentations — broadcast live on Platinum North West TV. The most prestigious moment: the Overall Top SMME of the Year, presented by the Title Sponsor.

Date: 26 Nov 2026
Venue: The Palace, Sun City
Dress: Black tie
Broadcast: Live · NW TV

Watch · Show Reel

The inaugural broadcast — 26 November 2026.

A teaser drops in Q2 2026. The full live broadcast on Platinum North West TV. Until then, this is what an evening at The Palace looks like.

Teaser dropping Q2 2026

Be part of the moment a province takes the stage.

13 Categories

Spanning every sector of the province.

All categories →

Agriculture

Mining & Mining Services

Technology & Innovation

Energy & Green Economy

Health & Wellness

Creative Economy

Partnership

Stand beside the businesses rebuilding the province.

The inaugural NWBA reaches 500 delegates in-person and a live provincial broadcast audience. Three partnership tiers — each with rights, exposure and on-stage moments engineered for category leadership.

Headline

Title Partner

R 2.5M

From · excl. VAT

Presenting rights · Overall Top SMME presentation · category naming · keynote slot

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Category Partner

R 350K

From · excl. VAT

Own one of 13 categories · on-stage presentation · brand throughout the journey

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Supporting Partner

R 120K

From · excl. VAT

Logo lock-up · delegate table · official partner credential

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Nominations open August 2026

No entry fees. No vanity awards.

Nominations are public, free, and independently judged. A six-stage process culminating in an IRBA-audited result — sealed until the live awards presentation.

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