Celebrating OrdinarySouth Africans
Doing extraordinary things in their communities
OUR MISSION
SA Heroes Awards was founded with a simple yet powerful vision: to recognise and celebrate the unsung heroes in our communities who work tirelessly to create positive change.
Every year, we shine a spotlight on individuals and organizations whose selfless dedication is transforming lives, building stronger communities, and inspiring hope across South Africa.
Through public voting and community engagement, we ensure that these remarkable stories reach a wider audience, encouraging others to take action and make a difference in their own communities.
Recognising Excellence
Our awards celebrate heroes across multiple categories, each representing a vital area of community development
Community Media of the Year
Carrying community empowering stories
Community Journalist of the Year
Covering community empowering stories
Youth Empowerment
Uplifting young people through various programmes
Business Empowerment
Offering assistance to start-ups/small businesses to help them succeed
Specialised Care
People who take care of vulnerable groups like orphans, disabled persons, abused people, widows, homeless, etc.
Community Service
Voluntary community work to benefit fellow community members; e.g. feeding programmes, community policing forums, etc.
Community Health
Health centres initiated and run by community members as well as primary health care
Rural Development
Projects that uplift rural communities
Women Empowerment
Programmes meant for the upliftment and empowerment of women
Community Builder of the Year Award
The overall winner voted for by finalists
Honorary Recognition
These prestigious awards recognise lifetime achievement, exceptional leadership, and extraordinary impact
Green Award
Honours people who run projects/programmes for environmental preservation
Ubuntu Award
Honours veteran community builders whose projects have produced other noticeable community builders and high achievers
Art of Giving
Honours those who are uplifting communities through art
Language Preservation Award
Honours those who take pride in preserving indigenous languages
Leader of Influence
Honours exceptional leaders who lead by example and have a trail of positive influence
Rights Activist of the Year
Gives honour to those who fight tirelessly for human rights
Aid Giver of the Year
Honours exceptional first responders in times of disaster & distress
Iconic Impact
Honours an icon who has lived and continues to live their lives giving of themselves to others to ensure they succeed in life
Excellence in Public Service
Honours those in public service who deliver with excellence and go beyond the call of duty
International Achiever
Represents South Africa with pride abroad, changing and impacting lives
Our Core Values
Ubuntu
We believe in our shared humanity and the power of community to create lasting change
Recognition
Every act of kindness deserves acknowledgment and celebration
Inspiration
By sharing these stories, we inspire others to take action in their own communities