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the GOLD STANDARD
of YOUTH EXCELLENCE
These young people are thriving in unfavourable economic conditions, breaking the mold and chasing their dreams one day at a time.

Join us as we celebrate the hustlers, creators, movers and shakers who take up space and create employment opportunities for others.

Although facing harsh economic circumstances, the youth remains resilient and optimistic about the future. The gold standard of youth excellence creates a platform for youth-owned brands to be recognised and celebrated.
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the GOLD STANDARD
of YOUTH EXCELLENCE
These young people are thriving in unfavourable economic conditions, breaking the mold and chasing their dreams one day at a time.

Join us as we celebrate the hustlers, creators, movers and shakers who take up space and create employment opportunities for others.

Although facing harsh economic circumstances, the youth remains resilient and optimistic about the future. The gold standard of youth excellence creates a platform for youth-owned brands to be recognised and celebrated.
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They say the youth of today are lazy but look at the material.

Real recognises real is moving away from "supporting" young businesses to showing young talent that their work is seen.

Meet Our Judges

Sadika Fakir

Integrated Media & Digital Director
Tiger Brands

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Lebo Lion

Chief Marketer
BEOPLE SA

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Lindy-Lou Alexander

Global Marketing Head for Personal and Private Banking Division
Standard Bank

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Masingita Mazibuko

Executive Brand & Marketing
Telkom

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inspiring Brands

The top 16 youth-owned brands awards understands that young people are fighting an economical fight. In the high rise of unemployment in the 18-35 age group, these awards recognize the ones trying to make a difference. They are creators of businesses, brands and most importantly employment.

They are the drivers of this economy. They are bringing change. The underdogs, the hustlers, the creators and they are more than movers and shakers.

They are our ancestors wildest dreams.

We see you, siyakuvuma!

Why Should people
attend the YOBA?

YOBA

The youth-owned brands awards (YOBA) is a platform created to celebrate and recognise
youth-owned brands for not only contributing to the economy of South Africa, but also creating
jobs in a country where the unemployment rate amongst the youth is a huge problem.​

Recognise Excellence

The YOBA’s aims to recognise the excellence, innovation, and hard work of South African youth-owned brands across 16 different categories.

Find Inspiration

People who attend the YOBA’s can expect to be exposed to brands across South Africa and take the opportunity to invest in these youth-owned brands.

Network

The YOBA space allows for individuals to network, get inspiration from previous winners and other youth-owned brands and discuss thought provoking conversations.

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