Nominations open for Gsport19

The #gsport19 campaign gives the sporting fraternity including fans the opportunity to decide who should grace the prestigious gsport awards stage in Johannesburg in September.

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As South Africa marks 30 Years of Freedom - gsport19 celebrates the impact of

freedom in sport and how women in sport have advanced over the past three decades, celebrating the present and future stars of women in sport.

Like 2023, dubbed The Year of Women’s Sport, 2024 is already delivering star performances from women in sport, and with the Olympics and Paralympics still to come, this year is set to deliver historic and groundbreaking achievements, which could very well be acknowledged as part of the #gsport19 campaign.

All eyes are on the Momentum Athlete of the Year category, won last year by star Banyana Banyana and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper, Andile Dlamini, and previously won by former Proteas Women speedster Shabnim Ismail, former World Surfski champion Hayley Nixon, and South Africa’s swimming golden girl in the pool, Lara van Niekerk.

Gsport4girls Founder Kass Naidoo  believes  this platform has established itself as an industry leader in recognising women in sport and ensuring gender parity. Kass Naidoo, founder of gsport. 

"We are excited to open nominations for the 2024 Momentum gsport Awards as we celebrate 30 Years of Freedom in Sport and recognise the impactful contributions of women in sport.

“Alongside Momentum, we are committed to our mission of unearthing icons and role models in women’s sport to inspire the next generation and create a more inclusive sporting industry,” said Naidoo.

“Every year, we encourage the public to nominate their community heroes who are advancing women’s sport because we want to see new names owning their success on the Momentum gsport Awards stage. These awards highlight the importance of recognising fresh talent, ensuring that the tireless efforts of women in sport receive the recognition they deserve. This is the Power of Recognition,”

20 Categories Open for Public Nominations

• Momentum Athlete of the Year
• Emerging Athlete of the Year
• School Sports Star of the Year
• Team of the Year
• Telkom Woman of the Year
• African Woman in Sport 
• Global Woman in Sport
• Woman in Social Media
• Woman in Print
• Woman in PR and Sponsorship
• Woman in Radio
• Woman in Television
• Style Star of the Year
• Volunteer of the Year
• Supporter of the Year
• Special Recognition