Survé Philanthropies, the private foundation which houses several of the Survé family’s philanthropic initiatives, announced the launch of its inaugural Imagine Awards which will recognise individuals, organisations and institutions who are actively involved in initiatives aimed at making a social impact.
Announcing the launch, Dr Iqbal Survé, founder and chairman of the Sekunjalo Group, said the Imagine Awards is the culmination of the Survé family’s support for initiatives which promote the transformation of South Africa and Africa’s social and economic landscapes.
For over two decades, the Survé family has pledged most of its wealth generated from investments, including that of the Sekunjalo Group, through several family foundations active in education, arts, music, culture, children’s rights, human rights and climate change.
“If every person can imagine a better world and strive towards creating that better world, whether it is in the workplace, at home, in the community, in the neighbourhood, within sports organisations or wherever you find yourself, then we will indeed have a better world,” said Dr Survé.
The recipients of the Imagine Awards will also be assisted with funding towards their respective initiatives.
Categories include: Arts & Culture, Children, Education, Environmental Sustainability and Women.
Nominations must be made online at
. The closing date for nominations is Friday 16 November.
The ceremony will be hosted by Artscape Theatre Centre on 30 November.