South Africa’s Eco-Heroes are in the green spotlight! From conservation champs to superheroes in sustainable fashion, here are the winners of the 2024 Eco-Logic Awards!
Cape Town, South Africa (01 November 2024) — From wildlife warriors to sustainability superheroes, South Africa has a wealth of eco-heroes working hard in their respective industries to champion change and a South Africa that puts the planet first. Recently, several of these eco-heroes were awarded for their efforts at the annual Eco-Logic Awards 2024; and we’re thrilled to introduce them!
In a glittering awards event MCed by legendary local comedian Themba Robin, people from various environmental sectors gathered to recognise extraordinary achievers in the 12th edition of the awards—SA’s Premier environmental event.
The process of selection was a lengthy pursuit with entries opening in April this year before a panel of independent and environmentally knowledgable executives from diverse backgrounds evaluated the submitted efforts.
The winners would not only earn great respect, but also a prize valued at R300,000 that would help them get the tools needed to lead purposefully, think systematically and design solutions inspired by nature.
Here are the Winners and South Africa’s 2024 Eco-Heroes!
Nature Conservation
Gold: BirdLife South Africa
Silver: Greenpop—Reforest Fest 2025
Bronze: Two Oceans Aquarium: Marine Protected Areas Day
Climate Change
Gold: Atlantic Special Economic Zone
Silver: Climate Action Network South Africa (SACAN) and Earthlife Africa Johannesburg
Bronze: Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI)
Eco-Innovation
Gold: Urban Surfer—Sorting & Solar Baling Reclaimer Camp
Silver: Endangered Wildlife Trust— eDNA by Samantha Mynhardt
Bronze: Inverroche Bee&Bee (Company: Grid Worldwide)
Circular Economy and Waste Innovation
Gold: Netcare Limited—My Walk Made with Soul
Silver: Eskom—Lethabo Power Station
Bronze: Singakwenza Early Childhood Education
Water Conservation
Gold: Harmony Water Treatment Projects
Silver: Woolworths & WWF-SA Water Stewardship Project
Bronze: The South Breweries/AB-InBev: Water Security Through Catchment Restoration
Eco-Fashion and Lifestyle
Gold: Sealand Gear
Silver: Chich Mamas Do Care & Love it Again
Bronze: AECI: From Bottles to Bags
Eco-Health and Wellness
Gold: Aether Group—Aether Apothecary
Silver: Kiko Vitals
Bronze: Three Sisters & Co
Eco-Friendly Products
Gold: The Mushroom Box
Silver: Mo’s Crib
Bronze: Faithful To Nature
Eco-Hospitality and Tourism
Gold: Babanango Game Reserve
Silver: Veld and Sea
Bronze: CTICC | Cape Town International Convention Centre
Eco-Angel
Gold: Zandile Ndhlovu—The Black Mermaid
Silver: Abigel Sheridan—Chic Mamas Do Care & Love It Again
Bronze: Dimakatso Nhlapo—Netcare Hospitals
Eco-Warrior
Gold: Kumi Naidoo—Artivism
Silver: Nonhle Mbuthuma—Wild Law Institute
Bronze: David Tshidzumba
Eco-Logic Intelligence Lifetime Achievement Award
Dave Varty—Londolozi
“With each award, we celebrate not just individual achievements, but the collective potential to drive meaningful change,” reflected David Parry-Davies, founder of the Eco-Logic Awards and the editor of The Enviropaedia.
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