The Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award, now in its 51st year, is celebrating the achievements of two South African businesswomen – Gugu Sithole and Captain Londy Ngcobo.
The Bold Woman Award was established in 1972 to pay tribute to the great, daring woman who revolutionised the champagne sector, Madame Clicquot.
Gugu, the winner of the 2022 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award, and Londy, the winner of the first Veuve Clicquot Bold Future Award, were among 250 visionary South African businesswomen in contention for the award. They joined an illustrious list of over 450 winners in 27 countries worldwide.
Gugu and Londy travelled to the Maison Veuve Clicquot in Reims, France, to tour the storied cellars and learn the secrets of champagne production, while tasting iconic wines.
Gugu said: ‘I gained a real sense of the challenges Madame Clicquot overcame and how she ultimately changed perceptions, not only about champagne but also about women.’
During their stay in Paris, Gugu and Londy were honoured with a vineyard being named after each of them.
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Gugu remarked: ‘The award has given me access to a network of global business leaders. I now have a pool of inspiring women to draw upon to expand my business perspective and create valuable business linkages.’
Londy explains that Madame Clicquot’s audacious story and legacy have led her to question how she would like to be remembered.
‘Being able to connect with a network of bold businesswomen globally is a step towards this.’
Gugu will join the judging panel for the 2023 Bold Woman Award, taking her place among some of the finest leaders of the South African business landscape.
The award recognises remarkable success among business leaders and role models. Entries are open and close on 14 May.
The Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award emboldens generations of audacious female leaders and is securing an impactful future for female entrepreneurs globally.
So, if you are a business leader or role model who is ready to be recognised for their remarkable success, enter the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award by completing a simple form. Click here.
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