Emperors Palace hosts prestigious awards

Champions of transformation shine at recent awards.

Minister of Energy, Jeff Radebe delivered the opening address at last Friday evening’s BBQ awards. Here the Minister (second from right) is pictured with Peermont trustee Vusi Zwane, founding chief executive of the Black Business Council (BBC) and the current chief executive of the Small Business Development Institute (SBDI), Xolani Qubeka and special advisor to the Minister of Environmental Affairs, Thele Moema during a break in proceedings. Photo by: Frennie Shivambu

The BBQ (Black Business Quarterly) Awards, South Africa’s most prestigious and longest running black business awards ceremony, has for the past 16 years celebrated and recognised champions of transformation.

Emmanuel Bonoko (right) who in 2012, at the age of 21, founded the Ebonoko Foundation which aims to serve others and foster leadership, youth empowerment and entrepreneurship, receives the Emperors Palace Community Builder of the Year Award from Peermont trustee Vusi Zwane. Photo by: Frennie Shivambu

Emperors Palace hosted the event in the Centre Court.