With Women’s Month just around the corner, the Gauteng Legislature proudly opens nominations for the 11th Vita Basadi Awards!
Do you know a woman in your community who is making a real difference?
A woman who gives her time selflessly, uplifts others, and supports those in need — without expecting anything in return?
Now is your chance to recognise her.
Nominate a deserving woman by submitting her name, along with a 300‑word motivation outlining the incredible work she does and why she deserves to be honoured.
Nominations are open to women of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, faiths, sexual orientations, and abilities, including women with disabilities.
Nominations for multiple categories are allowed; however, motivations must be specific to each category’s criteria.
Nominators are also welcomed to upload any additional documentations to enhance their motivations on platforms such as Google Drive/iCloud/OneDrive/DropBox/etc and paste a link into the form.
Closing date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Don’t miss out! New Award Categories for 2026:
Innovative Educator Award – recognising a science teacher who brings the subject to life in an inspiring and innovative way; and this category celebrates outstanding female educators who leverage creative, non-traditional, and groundbreaking methods to advance academic growth, community development, and learner engagement.
For the Young Dignitary Award, nominations are open to a girl child in either primary or secondary school. This category is strictly open to a girl child in either primary or secondary school (up to 15 years old). It honours school-going learners who act as positive role models, excel in extracurricular activities, and support their peers through tutoring or peer-to-peer counselling. All nominations require official school validation to prevent misrepresentation.
All nominations must be validated by the school to avoid misrepresentation.
The Guardian Award is open to women working as security guards, police and military officers, law enforcement officials, firefighters, lifeguards, and emergency service personnel.
Winners will be honoured at the prestigious Vita Basadi Awards Ceremony, hosted by Gauteng Legislature Speaker Hon. Morakane Mosupyoe, this August 2026.
To nominate: Contact Ms. Zanele Mtsweni on 0635015505 | Email zmtsweni@gpl.gov.za
Celebrate the women who inspire us – nominate today!
Image: Gauteng Provincial Legislature.
