2026 KZN Top Business Awards: Final Call For Entries

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Time is running out for KwaZulu-Natal businesses to secure their place among the province’s leading companies. Entries for the KZN Top Business Awards 2026, brought to you by Standard Bank and the Women of Africa Group in association with East Coast Radio, officially close on 12 June 2026.

The awards celebrate businesses, organisations and entrepreneurs that are driving innovation, economic growth, job creation and community impact across KwaZulu-Natal. From emerging enterprises to established industry leaders, the awards recognise excellence across a broad range of sectors.

The 2025 winners reflected the depth and diversity of business success in the province, including:

Arena Trims – Standard Bank Client of the Year (SME)
Natal Joint Municipal Pension Fund – Standard Bank Client of the Year (Larger Enterprise)
Hulamin Limited – Manufacturing Sector
Avemel Logistics – Transport & Logistics Sector
Meondo Holdings Pty Ltd – Franchising Sector
Siyaka – Family-Owned and Managed Business
GreenHill Laboratories – Agriculture and Agri-Processing Sector
Royal Tyres – Business, Finance and Education Sector
aQuellé – Community Upliftment and Improvement
Brahman Hills – Renewable Efficiency and Green Initiatives
Beekman Group – Employee Wellness
Durban Direct – Partnership Award
SA Home Loans – Top Brand Award

Entry Criteria

Please note that businesses entering the awards must:

Be based in KwaZulu-Natal or have a significant operational footprint in the province
Submit a completed online entry form with supporting information relevant to the selected category
Demonstrate business excellence, sustainability and innovation within their sector
Meet the specific criteria outlined for their chosen category

There is no entry fee, and businesses of all sizes are encouraged to participate.Full category details, judging criteria and submission guidelines are available on the website www. kzntopbusiness.com

Top Brand Voting Open

Public voting for the sought-after Top Brand Award is already underway and attracting strong support from across the province.

Businesses are encouraged to mobilise clients, staff, suppliers and communities through social media and digital platforms to cast their votes.

Only one vote per email address is permitted, and voting closes on 28 June 2026 at 10 pm.

Finalists will receive extensive publicity across multiple media platforms, with winners announced at the prestigious gala event taking place on 16 July 2026 at the Durban ICC.

For more information contact Gayle Adlam:

Cell: +27(0) 83 653 0465

Email: gayle@mweb.co.za.