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Change will produce great alumni
“We have always aimed at producing successful graduates – individuals who were primarily prepared to make a contribution to our great nation,” said Prof Frik van Niekerk, the NWU’s deputy vice-chancellor for research, innovation and technology.
“We are improving in countless ways with a view to deliver quality students that one day will become well-known beacons in our society – people who may in future be deemed worthy of an alumnus award,” he concluded.
Seven shining
examples to follow
They are role models, all seven of them, and we can but strive to follow in their footsteps. This is the impression you gain when looking at the exemplary achievements of the seven alumni who received Alumni Awards from the NWU on 9 October 2015 at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton.
The proud recipients of the 2015 NWU Alumni Awards are Sunette Viljoen, Prof Braam van Wyk, Prof Elain Vlok, Pule Mothibe, Prof Anis Karodia and Katlego Maboe. Deon Meyer could not attend to receive his award as he was attending a book launch in Europe.
The recipients follow in the illustrious footsteps of great alumni previously honoured with these awards such as the late Prof TT Cloete, FW de Klerk, Judge Yvonne Mokgoro, Dr Bismark Tyobeka, the late Adv Jan Henning, Prof Pieter Stoker and Alec Moemi, among others.
Awards in different categories
This was the third time the NWU presented the Alumni Awards, and in 2015 there were some changes. The criteria for the awards were different and awards were given in arts and culture, business leadership, community involvement, education, research and sport categories. This year was also the first time the university has presented the Young Alumnus Award.
The NWU’s exceptional alumni
These are the seven alumni who were honoured for their professional accomplishments and service to the university and internationally:
Click on the photographs to read more about the winners and click here to listen to them talking about their awards.
Deon Meyer
Pule Mothibe
Prof Elain Vlok
Prof Anis Karodia
Prof Braam van Wyk
Sunette Viljoen
Katlego Maboe
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