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PAT ON
BRANDS
Present The YOBAs
Pat on Brands Presents

Your Moment.
Your Mic.

Pat on Brands is searching for the official social media presenter for the 5th annual Youth-Owned Business Awards. Could you be the person who owns the YOBA blue carpet?

Entries Close
27 August 2026 at 18:00
#PresentTheYOBAs
The Opportunity

Could you own the YOBA blue carpet?

The selected presenter will cover the YOBA blue carpet for Pat on Brands, interview exciting founders, winners and industry leaders, and capture the energy behind some of South Africa's leading youth-owned brands.

This is your opportunity to meet young entrepreneurs, tell their stories and create content that brings the excitement of the event to audiences online.

This could be your moment. Bring your confidence, personality and passion for brands.
Who We're Looking For

Bring the energy.

We're looking for someone who can connect with guests, ask strong questions and create content that feels natural on social media.

01

Confident on camera

Comfortable speaking naturally and confidently in front of an audience.

02

Energetic and engaging

Able to bring personality, excitement and energy to every interaction.

03

Passionate about brands

Curious about entrepreneurship, creativity and the stories behind great brands.

04

A strong interviewer

Knows how to ask interesting questions and make guests feel comfortable.

05

Social-media savvy

Understands how to create content that works across social platforms.

06

Professional and reliable

Ready to represent Pat on Brands professionally and make the most of the opportunity.

The Audition Challenge

Show us why you should present the YOBAs.

Record a 30- to 45-second vertical video showing why you're the right person to present the YOBAs. We want to see your personality, confidence and interviewing style.

01

Introduce yourself

Give us a brief introduction and tell us who you are.

02

Tell us why you should present

Show us your personality, confidence and passion.

03

Show your interview style

Demonstrate how you would introduce or interview a young entrepreneur.

How To Enter

Ready to step up?

Follow these steps to enter the official #PresentTheYOBAs audition.

1

Record your audition

Create a 30- to 45-second vertical video.

2

Post it as an Instagram Reel

Publish your audition as a Reel on Instagram.

3

Tag both accounts

Tag @PatOnBrands and @Top16YOBA.

4

Use #PresentTheYOBAs

Include the official campaign hashtag.

5

Follow both accounts

Follow @PatOnBrands and @Top16YOBA.

6

Keep your profile public

Your Reel must be viewable by the Pat on Brands team.

Before you hit post

30–45 Seconds Vertical Video Instagram Reel @PatOnBrands @Top16YOBA #PresentTheYOBAs Public Profile

Make sure your Reel is posted and all entry requirements have been completed before the deadline.

Get Ready

The YOBA blue carpet awaits.

The 5th annual YOBAs will bring together young entrepreneurs, nominees, winners and industry leaders for a celebration of youth-owned brands.

Event 5th Annual YOBAs
Date 2 September 2026
Venue Summer Place, Hyde Park
Role Official Social Media Presenter
This Is Your Moment

Your Moment.
Your Mic.

If you have the confidence, personality and passion to represent Pat on Brands, this could be your chance to become the official social media presenter of the YOBAs.

#PresentTheYOBAs
Enter Now

Entries close 27 August 2026 at 18:00. Terms and conditions apply.