Grant Gavin, KwaZulu-Natal based Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Panache and President of the Durban Entrepreneurs Club that he founded in 2015, has WON the Standard Bank’s Rising Star Awards 2016 competition in the Entrepreneur’s category. Gavin received the award at a star studded function that was held last night at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton City, Gauteng. Grant was nominated for the award by his PR Consultant, Glenda Thompson from Get-U-Noticed.
The Standard Bank Rising Star Award publicly recognises inspirational and passionate individuals who have a capacity for achievement and success. The awards are business-sector (rather than profession) specific. A stringent assessment process is followed, culminating in panel interviews with leading talent and industry specialists, to identify stars. Over 800 young Entrepreneurs from around South Africa entered the competition, and Grant was one of five finalists.
Other finalists were: Boitumelo Liese – Co-Founder/Business Development – SL Diamond Tools
Lona Mnguni – Managing Director – Gracenet Logistics
Sean Ammon – Managing Director – Cebisile Investments & Business Advisory
Dr Terrence Kommal – CEO – Ayush Healthcare Medical Experts & Brain Medicine Neuro diagnostics Institute