Rocci rewards local businesses

In black-tie elegance with top entertainment and dinner served buffet-style, the Rocci Business of the Year Awards took place on Saturday 26 October.

Representatives from the celebrated businesses gathered at Silverstar Casino for the grand affair. Certificates of recognition for community support organisations were awarded to Brainwave Careers (NPC), Cansa West Rand, Child Welfare South Africa Roodepoort, Dorcas Aid South Africa, Hospice West Gauteng, Lasa, Moria Centre for the Aged, PEO Skills Development, The Cradle of Hope and Westview Clinic.

Service excellence also was celebrated with certificates of recognition being awarded to the following:

ATKA SA Cross Channel Marketing Specialists, Bergen’s Appliance Repairs and Spares Helderkruin, Bestsure Financial Services, Bembridge Minnaar Attorneys, Bulkmatech Engineering Pty Ltd, Eli Waterproofing Specialists Pty Ltd, ER24 JHB West, Growth in Motion, Hirsch’s, Hole In One Guest House and Conference Centre, IC Auto Roodepoort, Magic Bus & Mega Bus, Office D’Luxe, OHS Academy JHB, Ouklip Pharmacy, Rademeyer Attorneys, Steel Possibilities CC, Sureway Funerals and Uniglobe Gateway Travel.

Special and specific categories of businesses also were recognised, being awarded a bronze, silver or gold certificate.

Lady Rocci Awards

Community Services Champion

• Bronze: Lannette Hattingh from Brainwave Careers (NPC)

• Silver: Susan van der Walt from Lasa

• Gold: Melodie van Brakel from The Cradle of Hope

Business Woman of the Year

• Bronze: Devi Moodley from Leitam Business Solutions

• Silver: Janie van Wyk from Petits Fours

• Gold: Elizabeth Bellmann from Elizabeth Bellman Radiography

Hospitality Awards

Restaurants

• Bronze: Thava Indian Restaurant

• Silver: Petits Fours

• Gold: The Whippet Coffee Company

Restaurant – Fine Dining

• Bronze: Café del Sol

• Silver: Bellgables Country Restaurant

• Gold: Life Grand Café

Hotel, Accommodation and Conference Facility

• Bronze: Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa

• Silver: Engedi Guesthouse, Conference and Function Venue

• Gold: Afrique Boutique Hotel Ruimsig

Tourism

• Bronze: Cresco Tours

• Silver: Travelmazing

• Gold: Tribe Communications CC

Business Awards

• Entrepreneurship Awareness: Raptor Roofing CC

• Most Promising Young Entrepreneur: Sizwe Tshabalala from Precious Ties

• Most Innovative Idea: Kalleo People Group

Business Community Support Organisation

• Bronze: African Leadership Academy

• Silver: Randpark Golf Club

• Gold: Vega Instruments SA Pty Ltd

Emerging Business

• Bronze: Inbusiness South Africa

• Silver: Wrap My Car

• Gold: Orcas Swimming

Micro Business

• Bronze: Soundworx

• Silver: Lorhez Creations CC

• Gold: Edublox Reading and Learning Clinic JHB West Rand

Small Business

• Bronze: Curtis Pools

• Silver: Taylormade Fire Services CC

• Gold: Semas South Africa

Medium Business

• Bronze: Garden World

• Silver: Basicalaly Branding CC

• Gold: Simply Tissue CC

Education

• Bronze: Mentoring 4 Success Pty Ltd

• Silver: Southern Business School

• Gold: Brainwave Careers

Professional Services

• Bronze: Leeuwner Maritz Attorneys

• Silver: Elizabeth Bellmann Radiography

• Gold: Premier Verification Pty Ltd

Large Business

• Bronze: Nanotech Water Solutions

• Silver: Global Access Telecommunication Services Pty Ltd

• Gold: Healthshare Health Solutions Pty Ltd

Corporate and Listed Companies

• Bronze: Vega Instruments SA Pty Ltd

• Silver: Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital

• Gold: Clinix Tshepo-Themba Private Hospital