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The National Small Business Awards ™ is Lesotho’s most prestigious honor that recognizes and celebrates the best of Small, Mid-Sized and Big Business Visionaries. With a number of notable categories to choose from, The National Small Business Awards ™ is the Second Annual Business Recognition Program.
SAVE THE DATE: 23 November 2024 5:00 PM
Awards Objectives
Awards Categories
Criteria : Applications are open to any small businesses or entrepreneurs operating in Lesotho, and they are free of charge. Businesses or entrepreneurs may apply in one, several or all categories. Shortlisted submissions will be notified in mid September 2023. The decisions of the judging panel are final. For any queries relating to an application, please contact awards@mbc.co.ls The deadline for the receipt of entries is midnight on Tuesday 10, September 2024.
GENERAL AWARDS ( Small business and Entreprenuers only)
Health & Beauty Business of the Year
This award's motive is to recognize market-leading businesses who stand above their competition and provide high-quality luxury products, services, and treatments.
Media\Entertainment Business of The Year
This is given to a business that has demonstrated exceptional performance , innovation and success in media and entertainment industry.
Food & Beverage/Water Business of the year
This award recognize a business that has introduced a new food/beverage product in the industry.
Restaurant Business of the year
This award category recognizes the restaurant that has demonstrated exceptional culinary skills, outstanding service, and a unique dining experience.
Manufacturing Business of the year.
This award recognizes the manufacturing business that has demonstrated excellence in manufacturing processes, innovation, product development, and customer service
Local Content Creator Award
This award category recognize individuals or teams who have created Original content in various forms such as video, podcast, social media, or blogs that resonated with their local audience.
Emerging Brand of the year.
This award recognizes a new or emerging brand that has demonstrated exceptional growth, innovation, and success within a particular industry
Fashion and Design Business of the year.
This award recognizes a fashion or design business that has demonstrated outstanding creativity, innovation, and commercial success in its field
Photography Business of the Year
This award recognizes a photography business that has demonstrated exceptional skill, creativity, and professionalism in its work. Nominees might include portrait studios, wedding photographers, commercial photographers, or fine art photographers.
Travel and Tourism Business of the year
This award recognizes a travel and tourism company that has excelled in providing exceptional experiences to travelers, whether through unique destinations, exceptional customer service, or innovative travel offerings.
Pioneer Award
Applicant / nominee should have had outstanding achievements and should also have contributed significantly towards socio-economic growth over a period of time.
Farming Business of the Year.
Applicant / nominee should have had outstanding achievements and should also have contributed significantly towards socio-economic growth over a period of time.
Women Entrepreneur of the Year.
Applicant / nominee should have had outstanding achievements and should also have contributed significantly towards socio-economic growth over a period of time.
Entrepreneur of the Year
Applicant / nominee should have had outstanding achievements and should also have contributed significantly towards socio-economic growth over a period of time.
Why Small Business Awards
“The aim of these awards is to recognize and celebrate the impact and effort that entrepreneurs and small and medium businesses are doing to the country, economy and society”.
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Women First Self-Help Program
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