Elmari was recently invited to attend the annual South African Council of Businesswomen congress at Sun City. More than 120 businesswomen from across South Africa gathered for a full day of holistic business strategy and networking. The congress was followed by a glittering gala event, where the Council announced the winners in their Businesswomen of the Year competition.
Category winners of all branches across the country were up against each other for national honours. Representing the Cape Town branch, Elmari received the President's Award for Up and Coming Entrepreneur.
Says Elmari: "Wine, travel and writing are my passions and it is a great honour to receive recognition for doing what you love. This award not only serves to ensure that we keep pushing the boundaries in everything we do, but also highlights the enjoyment of fine South African wine to all who attended."
The stringent judging process included criteria such as business plans, vision for the future, target market and distribution/marketing plan, legislative compliance, financial soundness and social responsibility. Last years winner, Martie Lancellas is CEO of Strong Foundation and chair of the Cape Town branch: "We are very proud ofour 5 category winners – all exceptional women in their respective fields. We are also encouraged by Louise Pharo (Santam, Corporate Category) and Elmari Swart (Entrepreneur Category) who has gone on to receive the National awards! I am confident in the fact that they represent the excellence of local business women with the drive and passion to be successful and inspirational".
Winners of the SA Council for Business Women 2008: Annemarie Lombard (Sensory Intelligence), Chistine Taylor (Panorama Medi Clinic), Louise Pharo (Santam), Elmari Swart (Cheviot Publishing), Martie Lancellas (Strong Foundation), Reana Rossouw (Next Generation Consultants),Cheryl Nesbitt (Capsicum Culinary Studio)
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