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Established by the South African Institute for Advancement in 2007 to acknowledge those who have committed their personal resources towards broader social development in South Africa, the nominees are nominated by their peers and members of the communities in which they work or by the non-profit organisations that they support.
Inyathelo executive director Shelagh Gastrow says that this year they received almost double the number of previous nominations, from all over the country and all sections of society. "The great variety of nominations reflects the many different ways in which ordinary South Africans are working to actively improve our country - be it through the arts, education, health, research or the provision of basic services.
"Philanthropy is dependent on the interest, passion, commitment, generosity and foresight of individuals wanting to make a difference and our awards seek to recognise and commend these people publically," she explains.