• 18 finalists announced across 10 categories stand to win top prizes
• 2024 ’ s Investor of the Year contest adds exciting new categories to diversify the Awards
The IOTY Awards celebrate ordinary South Africans doing the extraordinary in property investment . This year ’ s Awards event will take place at Shepstone Gardens in Johannesburg .
From township entrepreneurs who started their investor journeys renting out rooms and expanding their portfolios to managing buildings , to women who ’ ve defied the odds to become landlords , the Awards shines a spotlight on the stories of everyday South Africans who created possibilities while facing challenging economic circumstances .
Hundreds of entries have been assessed by a panel of expert judges to find the 18 property-investor finalists spanning 10 categories , who made the finals on 14 September 2024 . This year ’ s Awards feature new categories that celebrate diversity , including the Township Entrepreneurs , Women and Youth Entrepreneurs , Big Leagues , and Social Change Agents categories .
Andrew Walker , CEO and Founder of the SA Property Investors Network said , “ Winning at the IOTY Awards significantly boosts the reputation and new business opportunities of budding and experienced property investors and solidifies their positions as top-tier investors in the competitive real estate market . We ’ ve walked a long journey with all our previous winners , and I can attest to the life-transforming moment this is , not just for the worthy winners , but for all finalists . We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments on the big night .”
Nondumiso Ncapai , Managing Executive at Absa Home Loans concurs : “ At Absa we are committed to playing a greater role in the industry , beyond mortgage financing , and that is to spearhead initiatives that drive meaningful change for South Africans . Through the IOTY Awards , we are proud to live out this purpose and participate in the journeys of property investors who help develop the real estate sector and the greater economy .”
In addition to the coveted title of Investor of the Year , category winners can look forward to an array of fantastic prizes .
Winner Prizes
The crowned Investor of the Year will receive a getaway to Bakubung Bush Lodge valued at R15,000 and a cash prize of R20,000 , from Business Partners , Xpello , AfricanTree Developments , Benneton Insurance Brokers and Lightstone .
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