Alumni Awards Recipients 2023

alumni awards 2023

North-West University recognises its trailblazer alumni

The alumni of the North-West University (NWU) continuously shine in their respective fields of expertise, both nationally and internationally. The NWU recognised ten of these remarkable career professionals during the university’s prestigious Alumni Awards of Excellence event in Sandton on 9 November.
These awards acknowledge exceptional alumni who are making impactful contributions in their careers and to society.

The honour roll for this year’s awards includes ten recipients from all spheres of society. Among them are an impactful marketing expert, a legendary researcher, a legislative transformer, an isiNdebele cultural activist, an internationally respected clinical and sport psychologist, an art historian and artist, a visionary innovator in sustainable agriculture, and a young trailblazer and human resources management champion.

The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Prof Dan Kgwadi, the NWU’s former principal and vice-chancellor. This award was given posthumously in recognition of Prof Kgwadi’s impactful and decisive leadership that placed the NWU firmly on its transformation journey.  

 

Lifetime Achievement (posthumous)

Prof Dan Kgwadi

Prof Ntate Dan Kgadi (1967 – 2023)

Academic leader, transformation champion, and trailblazer (read more)

Special 2023 Award

Susan Cilliers

Susan Cilliers

Investigative journalist, voice for communities and author

Arts and Culture

Amé Bell

Amé Bell

Arts professional, arts historian and artist (read more)

Business Leadership

Dr Alistair Mokoena

Dr Alistair Mokoena

Impactful marketing expert and development advocate (read more)

Community Involvement

Louis-Gillis Janse van Rensburg

Louis-Gillis Janse van Rensburg

Visionary innovator and advocate for sustainable agriculture (read more)

Education

Dr Monicca Bhuda

Dr Monicca Bhuda

Specialist in Indigenous Knowledge Systems and culture activist (read more)

Public Service

Dr Dumisani Jantjies

Dr Dumisani Jantjies

Legislative transformer, policy advisor and promotor of gender equality (read more)

Research

Prof Kobus Eloff

Prof Kobus Eloff

Legendary researcher, mentor and patentor (read more)

Sport

Prof Pieter Kruger

Prof Pieter Kruger

Internationally respected clinical and sport psychologist (read more)

Young Alumnus

Prof Musawenkosi Donia Saurombe

Prof Musawenkosi Donia Saurombe

Young trailblazer and human resource management champion (read more)