
Awards
SAFA invites members to submit nominations for the 2023 Awards of Excellence. All nominations received will be evaluated and the awards will be presented during the Cocktail Awards Evening on Wednesday, 8 November 2023.
The submission categories are:
CONTRIBUTION TO SAFETY
A product system or service which has made a significant contribution to safety in hazardous area environments.
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TECHNICAL INNOVATION
An innovative product or system for use in hazardous area environments.
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BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
A company or corporate division that has provided excellent customer service in the sector over the last two years.
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YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD
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THE DELEGATE AWARD / PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Closing date for submissions is Friday, 29 September 2023.



PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Gerhard Pillay

TECHNICAL INNOVATION
Schalk Kruger
(award received by William Tshene)

CONTRIBUTION TO SAFETY
Henk Zwart

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
CCG Cable Terminations


BEST EXHIBITION STAND
CCG Cable Terminations
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD
Gerhard Pillay



Best Exhibition Stand
CCG Cable Termination
Contribution to Safety Award
Dean Martin from Hazardous Location Centre, Sasol Infrachem

Best Customer Service Award
Geritt Schepers, MASC

Technical Innovation Award
Nicholas Lackinger, CCG Cable Termination on behalf of Geof Mood

Best Customer Service Award
Pieter Coetzee, Sasol Secunda

Technical Innovation Award
Marc Van Pelt, Pepperl + Fuchs

Contribution to Safety Award
Nick Wells from Independent Inspection Services

Technical Innovation Award
Sven Breedt, Pratley on behalf of Eldon Kruger

Presidents Award and Best Customer Service Award
Katlego Setwaba, Pepperl + Fuchs


Best Presenter Award
Gary Friend

Award of Excellence
Henk Zwart

Best Exhibition Stand
CCG Cable Terminations

Award of Excellence
Jabulani Nhlapo

Award of Excellence
Alan Dawson

Product Innovation Award
Joynx Pty Ltd

Award of Achievement
MTEx Laboratories

President’s Award
Kim Pratley and Paul Meanwell

Best Presenter Award
Schalk Kruger
Best Exhibition Stand
Pratley Marketing
Company of the Year based on Current Contribution
CCG Cable Terminations
Member of the Year based on Current Contribution
Arthur Cameron
Young Achiever of the Year
Sarieet Theron
Most Innovated Product Engineered Solution
CCG Cable Terminations
President's Award
Dr Johannes Auret and Willa Breed

Young Achiever of the Year
Olga Mothibedi
Member of the Year based on Current Contributions
Schalk Kruger
Most Innovative Product or Engineer Solution
Hazleton Pumps International (Pty) Ltd

From the left (Back Row): Bennie Lemmer - Pratley Marketing, Pieter Coetzee - Sasol, Schalk Kruger - Sasol, Eldon Kruger - Pratley Marketing, Mathys Wehmeyer - Hazleton Pumps International, Jaco le Roux - CCG Cable Terminations


President's Award
Max Koen

Member of The Year Based on Current Contributions
Pieter Coetzee

Young Achiever of the Year
Sicelo Kunene

Best Presentation Award
Henk Zwart

Most Innovative Product or Engineering Solution
Roelof Viljoen
Awards Of Excellence 2013
Young Achiever of the Year Award
David Maree
Member of the Year based on Current Contributions
Pieter Coetzee
Most Innovative Product or Engineering Solution Award
CCG Cable Terminations
President’s Award
Pieter Coetzee
Exceptional Service Award
Paul Meanwell