Winelanders: nominate your women of stature now
Taalmonument, municipality and trust again to sponsor sought-after awards
The Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument (ATM), Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) and Historium Trust are delighted to announce the fifth Phenomenal Women Awards. This leading annual event will celebrate the remarkable achievements of the incredible women in our community.
The call for nominations is now open and we invite the public to nominate unsung heroes who are making inspiring contributions to the Cape Winelands communities. ENTRIES ARE FREE AND CLOSE ON TUESDAY, 21 JULY 2026, AT 16:00.
The judging will be conducted by a panel of leading women in August, after which the awards ceremony on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, promises to be a highlight of Women’s Month once again. The gala event will recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of women who have inspired their communities and motivated others to strive for excellence.
The Phenomenal Women Awards aim to fill future generations with hope and empowerment, and prove that there are no limits to what women can achieve. The community is encouraged to participate in recognising these exceptional women, regardless of their backgrounds, and their extraordinary journeys.
This year’s event also takes place in the same year that the country celebrates the adoption of South Africa’s constitution 30 years ago (1996), commemorates the Soweto uprisings 50 years ago (1976), and honours the historic women’s march on Women’s Day 70 years ago (1956). In this way, it pays tribute locally to women’s role in advancing human rights, equality and community development.
The 10 categories are: Agriculture, Early Childhood Development, Basic Education, NGO/CDW Sector, Entrepreneur, Support, Management, Passion, Promotion of Afrikaans/multilingualism as well as Disabilities. Category descriptions and terms and conditions at capewinelands.gov.za.
Nomination forms can be completed and downloaded online from the CWDM website at capewinelands.gov.za or collected from any CWDM office or the Historium Trust in Pastorie Avenue, Paarl. You can also receive the form by sending a WhatsApp message with the text ‘Phenomenal Women’ to 076 017 6026. Completed forms must be sent by email to info@historium.co.za or by WhatsApp to 076 017 6026 by TUESDAY, 21 JULY 2026, AT 16:00. It can also be physically submitted at the Historium Trust or any CWDM office.
Here is also a form in PDF: Nomination form – phenomenal women 2026 english
Rules, terms and conditions
- No panel member or employee of the ATM, CWDM or Historium Trust or their immediate families may take part or nominate persons.
- Nominees must be residents of the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM).
- Nominees must be available to attend the gala event on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
- Nominees must have a contactable telephone number.
- Finalists must be prepared to participate in interviews and filming for use on media platforms.
- Previous winners may not be nominated again, runners-up can be nominated again.
- Entries close on 21 July 2026 at 16:00. No late entries are accepted.
- Judges have the discretion to move nominee entries to another category if more appropriate.
- Judges have the discretion to remove categories if there are not enough nominees in that specific category.
- The judges’ decisions are final and no correspondence regarding it will be entered into.
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