Event Details
| Event Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 15 June 2022 |
| Time | 18:00 – 00:00 |
| Venue | The Capital: On The Park, Sandton |
| Theme | Celebrating South Africa’s Most Inspiring Youth-Owned Brands |
| Dress Code | Class, with a dash of school uniform |
| Hosted By | Pat On Brands |
About the Event
The Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards is a prestigious Pat On Brands platform dedicated to recognising, celebrating and empowering young South African entrepreneurs, founders and brand builders who are creating meaningful impact through innovation and business excellence.
The Awards shine a spotlight on the next generation of leaders who are transforming industries, creating employment opportunities and building brands that reflect the creativity, resilience and ambition of South Africa’s youth.
The event celebrates young entrepreneurs who have gone beyond ideas to build recognised brands, demonstrating the power of vision, determination and strategic thinking in today’s competitive business environment.
Why the Awards Matter
Young entrepreneurs are playing an increasingly important role in shaping South Africa’s economic future. They are creating solutions, disrupting industries and introducing new ways of thinking about business, culture and innovation.
The Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards matters because it provides visibility and recognition to young founders who are often building businesses with limited resources but extraordinary determination.
Beyond celebrating success, the Awards create a platform for networking, mentorship and collaboration between emerging entrepreneurs, established business leaders, marketers and industry influencers.
The initiative highlights that young people are not only the future of business — they are actively building the brands and businesses that are shaping South Africa today.
The Awards Celebrated
Young entrepreneurs building impactful brands.
Innovative businesses transforming industries.
Youth-led solutions addressing community challenges.
Founders creating employment opportunities.
Brands demonstrating creativity, resilience and growth.
The next generation of South African business leaders.
Event Experience
The evening featured a celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation and youth excellence, bringing together founders, industry leaders, brand custodians and supporters of youth-owned businesses.
With a unique theme of “Class, with a dash of school uniform,” the event created an unforgettable experience that celebrated ambition, creativity and the entrepreneurial spirit of South Africa’s young generation.
Through recognition and storytelling, the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards continues to inspire young entrepreneurs to build brands that leave a lasting legacy.