Each year, the conscious business community around South Africa turn their attention to the Conscious Companies Awards. Interest and anticipation builds leading up to the gala dinner awards evening, when finalists attend the glamorous ceremony and learn who will receive the the honour of being a Conscious Company.

In a year filled with financial and political uncertainty, there were a few individuals and business who stood for a cause beyond just their own survival. The Conscious Companies Awards 2019 honoured these leaders and companies with a celebration they deserve.

The positive impact of the Conscious Companies Awards demanded continuity to encourage creativity and innovation, and reward a leader’s role in changing organisational culture to aligning with social accountability and business objectives.

The first Conscious Companies Awards was launched in recognition of companies that heed the call to create a conscious business environment, and celebrates visionary leaders who guide their organisations to prosper, perform and pursue profits while placing a premium on people, community, culture and the environment far beyond its own bottom line.