The partnership between the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Transnet Port Terminals continues to grow as we will again host the 2018 KZN Exporter of the year awards. Now in their 18^th year, the awards have grown progressively since their inception in 2000. The aim of these awards is to recognise and celebrate exporters in this province, in order to we stimulate the growth of our economy.
 
Each year, the programme culminates with the KZN Exporter of the Year Awards Banquet at which the winners are announced. The awards are a showcase for emerging and established exporters of a wide range of goods and services. The ocean economy plays a crucial role in the development of Durban and KwaZulu Natal is the second largest economic contributor to the South African economy. A large part of the KZN economy is contributed by Durban Container Terminal, the largest container terminal in Southern Africa, as well as Richards Bay Terminal.
 
The awards are supported by other strategic partners such as the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Economic Affairs (edtea), Trade & Investment KwaZulu Natal (TIKZN), Ethekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC), Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) and the Export Credit Insurance Corporation (ECIC).
 
Shout about your achievements: Enter the 2018 KZN Exporter of the Year Awards

The entry process is simple:

1. Select the category or categories you wish to enter
2. Complete the application form
3. Email the completed application form to Siyabonga Ngidi before 31 July 2018

The categories are:

1. New Exporter: For exporters who have been exporting for less than 3 years
2. Category: Small - Exports less than R25 million per annum
3. Category: Medium - Exports between R25 million and R100 million per annum
4. Category: Large - Exports greater than R101 million per annum
5. Category: Africa - For exporters who are exporting into Africa
6. Category: Service Providers - For companies providing a service to exporters e.g. Shipping Agents, Clearing and Forwarding Agents, Insurers, Financiers, etc.
7. Category: Manufacturers - For all companies operating in the manufacturing sector in KZN
8. Category: Agriculture and Agro processing sector - For all companies operating in the Agriculture and Agro processing sector in KZN
9. Category: Creative Industries - For all companies operating in the creative industries e.g. Arts, Culture, Film, etc.
10. Category: Services Sector - For all companies exporting a service, excluding companies providing a service to exporters e.g. Shipping Agents, Clearing and Forwarding Agents, Insurers, Financiers, etc

Entries are open to all exporters within Kwa-Zulu Natal and NOT restricted to Durban Chamber members only.

The closing date for entries is 31 July 2018 by which date entries must have been received at the offices of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Click here to download entry form.
 
To enter, please complete the attached application form. For further enquiries, please contact the Durban Chamber International Business Manager, Rokeya Valli.

The award winners will be announced at the 2018 KZN Exporter of the Year Awards Gala Dinner,
October 2018 at the Durban International Convention Centre.

For more information, please contact the Durban Chamber Events Manager, Sharmala Pillay.