The IMM Institute Gala Dinner celebrated South Africa’s top marketing and supply chain professionals, recognising their achievements with prestigious.
Industry experts selected the winners from 57 entries, which included students, entrepreneurs, teams, and emerging talent in the marketing and supply chain sectors.
“The most prestigious awards were the Lifetime Achievement Awards. We are proud to honour Robin Brozin with the Marketing Lifetime Achievement Award and Lebogang Letsoalo with the Supply Chain Lifetime Achievement Award. Both have shown exceptional dedication to their respective industries, going above and beyond to drive progress and nurture future leaders,” said Irene Gregory, CEO of the IMM Institute.
Award Recipients:
Marketing Student of the Year: Sria Roopchand – Sria progressed from a sales role to a marketing assistant position at Securadoor while also working as a professional actor. She completed her Bachelor of Business Science degree at the IMM Graduate School last year.
Supply Chain Student of the Year: Gugu Nkala – A Customs Compliance Consultant since 2016, Gugu is currently pursuing a Diploma in Export Management, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management at the IMM Graduate School.
Emerging Marketer of the Year: Liat Madinane – Liat successfully ran her own company before joining Sauce Advertising as Chief Integration Officer.
Marketer of the Year: Happy Ngidi – Serving as the Chief Marketing Officer at Proudly SA for nearly a decade, Happy is a graduate in PR & Communications, a budding author, and a motivational speaker.
Supply Chain Professional of the Year: Lethlohonolo Mpshe – Managing Director of Atarah Solutions, a company specializing in automation systems for the transport sector.
Corporate Marketing Team of the Year: Proudly SA – A campaign dedicated to encouraging South Africans to support locally made products and services.
Entrepreneur of the Year: Mitheel Ramdaw – A data expert with a passion for artificial intelligence (AI), Mitheel recently led a project designing and implementing AI and machine learning models to predict student performance.
In the Supply Chain Corporate Team of the Year category, Chery SA, a subsidiary of a Chinese car manufacturer that has been exporting vehicles globally since 1997, received an honourable mention.
“The quality of this year’s submissions was outstanding, demonstrating the rapid advancements within South Africa’s supply chain sector,” said Judge Ronald Mlalazi, a procurement specialist and Supply UK Fellow.
Lethabo Sekhu, Co-founder and COO of Credipple and one of the judges, added, “South Africa’s marketing talent is truly world-class, and this was reflected in the strength of the nominations. Selecting the winners was no easy task.”
The awards were presented at the IMM Institute’s Annual Gala Dinner, held on 7 March at The Maslow. “The evening provided an excellent opportunity for professionals to network and gain insights into each other’s industries at a time when these sectors are increasingly interconnected,” noted Gregory.
She emphasised that success in today’s market depends not only on a strong marketing strategy and understanding of the target audience but also on a seamless and efficient supply chain.
“We are confident that this event fostered meaningful relationships and insightful discussions on industry best practices,” she concluded.
About the IMM Institute
The IMM Institute has been a leading marketing organisation in Southern Africa for decades, bringing together professionals to exchange ideas and insights in an ever-evolving business landscape.
The institute provides various value-added services for marketing professionals, catering to both individuals and corporate associates. In recent years, it has expanded its focus to include supply chain training, recognising its essential role in modern business operations and its strong connection to marketing functions.
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