Organization : Department of Home Affairs
Competition Name : Mkhaya Migrants Awards
Applicable For : South African Citizen
Competition Deadline : 25 November 2016
Website : http://www.mkhayaawards.co.za/
Enter Here : http://www.mkhayaawards.co.za/contactform/contactform.php
The Second Annual Mkhaya Migrants Awards
** The annual Mkhaya Migrants Awards celebrate the benefit of migration by honouring individuals and companies who contribute to South Africa and Africa’s development.
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** The 2016 Mkhaya Migrants Awards are earmarked for 11 December 2016 leading up to the 18th of December 2016, which marks the annual International Migrants’ Day (18 December 2016).
** The Call For Nominations opens on 31 October 2016 & submission of nominations close on 25 November 2016.
The six categories for nomination :
** The South African public is encouraged to make a significant contribution towards creating a better society and building a united Africa by nominating South African migrant who has made an impactful difference in their field of expertise, in one of the six categories below
Arts & Culture :
** Honours an individual who has made contribution in the area of Arts and Culture in South Africa, promoting unity, tolerance, integration, and inspires progressive dialogue that enhances social cohesion
Business :
** Celebrates an individual whose business is aligned to the South African National Development Plan and encompasses the key focus areas of economic development and job creation
Civil Society & Non-Government Organisation :
** Recognises an individual who works in civil society to advance the development of fellow migrants, thus contributing to a united and developmental South Africa
Sport :
** Celebrates an individual who has used their role in sports to unify communities and contribute to nation building
OR Tambo :
** Honours the prominent role of a distinguished South African working beyond the borders of the country to provide aid in areas of need or strife, and who embodies the spirit of Ubuntu
Most Integrated Community :
** Recognises communities or individuals who demonstrate the spirit of Ubuntu towards migrants and foreign nationals by promoting tolerance, integration, unity and social cohesion