Attention Financial Journalists Across Africa: Your Moment to Shine Awaits
The 2024 Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism, proudly co-sponsored by Sanlam and Santam, is officially open for entries! This prestigious competition, now celebrating its 50th milestone edition, invites Africa’s finest business and financial journalists to showcase their exceptional work and join the legacy of excellence.
Why Enter?
The Sanlam Group Awards recognize and reward journalistic excellence in unpacking complex financial topics and making them accessible and impactful. Winning this award not only celebrates your achievements but also enhances your professional profile across the continent.
What’s New This Year?
To make the entry process more streamlined, we’ve introduced two significant changes:
Two Pieces per Entry: Entrants may now submit only two pieces of journalistic work per category (previously three).
Three Categories Maximum: You can enter up to three category awards.
These changes are designed to ensure a more focused and efficient submission process.
Submission Details
Deadline: All entries must be submitted by 31 March 2025.
Guidelines: Make sure to follow the detailed entry guidelines, eligibility rules, and criteria available on the provided links:
Entry Form: https://www.sanlam.co.za/sponsorships/media/financialjournalism/enter/Pages/entry-form.aspx
Eligibility and Rules: https://www.sanlam.co.za/sponsorships/media/financialjournalism/enter/Pages/eligibility-and-rules.aspx
Criteria: https://www.sanlam.co.za/sponsorships/media/financialjournalism/categories/Pages/criteria.aspx
Need Assistance?
For any questions or clarifications, reach out to:
📧 Sumayah Booysen – sumayah.booysen@sanlam.co.za
📧 Allim Milazi – allim.milazi@sanlam.co.za
Spread the Word
This competition thrives because of the vibrant network of financial journalists across Africa. Share this opportunity with your peers and encourage them to participate in this landmark edition.
Join us in celebrating 50 years of journalistic excellence, and let’s continue shaping the future of financial journalism together.
We look forward to seeing your brilliant entries and celebrating the outstanding work shaping Africa’s financial narrative.
The Sanlam Group Awards Team

