Why Queenpreneur?
South Africa’s wellness industry is booming—valued at over R80 billion—yet women‑led ventures face unique barriers to visibility, investment and scale. The Queenpreneur Awards were created to spotlight these entrepreneurs, celebrating their innovation and resilience while providing the mentorship, connections and resources they need to thrive.
“At MAP, we are about wellness, which looks at the vitality of your body; wisdom, which looks at your mindset and your ability to make the best decisions in your life; and wealth, which looks at resources and ensuring that we are empowered to have the lifestyles we desire. We now launch the Queenpreneur Awards to champion women-led wellness ventures and contribute to the growth of this R80 billion industry—because individual well‑being builds collective well‑being,”
— Mpho Sadiki, Co‑founder, MAP W3
Who can Apply?
Women‑owned and ‑led businesses operating in any of the following wellness sectors:
1. Tourism Wellness: Focuses on travel and leisure activities promoting relaxation, rejuvenation,
and overall well-being.
2. Holistic Wellness: Encompasses physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being, often
incorporating alternative therapies.
3. Corporate Wellness: Aims to improve employees’ health, productivity, and job satisfaction
through workplace initiatives.
4. Digital Wellness: Explores the impact of technology on mental and physical health, promoting
healthy digital habits.
5. Community Wellness: Focuses on building healthy communities through social connections,
support networks, and collective well-being.
6. Education Wellness: Integrates wellness principles into educational settings, promoting
students’ overall well-being and academic success.
7. Lifestyle Wellness: Encompasses various aspects of daily life, such as nutrition, physical activity,
stress management, and self-care.
8. Environmental Wellness: Focuses on the interconnectedness of human well-being and the
natural environment.
9. Financial Wellness: Aims to promote financial stability, security, and well-being.
10. Social Wellness: Emphasizes building and maintaining healthy relationships, social connections,
and community engagement.
11. Spiritual Wellness: Explores an individual’s values, purpose, and meaning in life, often
incorporating mindfulness and meditation practices.
No attendance or application fee applies. Award ceremony attendance is at your own cost.
Award categories & requirements
Choose Your Entry Category – Select the stream that best represents your business journey. Applications open 19 June and close 25 July 2025. Simply click the Apply Now button, upload your category documents, record your video responses to six short prompts, and submit.
Ideation
DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD Business profile
Start-Up
DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD Business profile, CIPC registration documents, Financial statements or management accounts (audited/reviewed)
Shero - Social Entrepreneurship Heroes
DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD Business profile, CIPC NPC (or NPO) registration, NPO registration (if applicable), Tax clearance certificate, Financial statements (audited/reviewed)
Grow & Scale
DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD Business profile, CIPC registration documents, Tax clearance certificate, Financial statements (audited/reviewed)
IDEATION
Early-stage concepts or prototypes (< 6 months), aligned to the wellness ecosystem.
DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD
Business profile
START UP
Registered businesses under 3 years, with pilot activities or initial revenue
DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD
Business profile, CIPC registration documents, Financial statements or management accounts (audited/reviewed)
Shero - Social Entrepreneurship Heroes
Mission-driven ventures delivering measurable community impact through wellness.
DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD
Business profile, CIPC NPC (or NPO) registration, NPO registration (if applicable), Tax clearance certificate, Financial statements (audited/reviewed)
Grow & SCALE
Established enterprises (3+ years) with proven client growth or market expansion; mandatory site visit.
DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD
Business profile, CIPC registration documents, Tax clearance certificate, Financial statements (audited/reviewed)
IDEATION
Early-stage concepts or prototypes (< 6 months), aligned to the wellness ecosystem.
DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD
Business profile
START UP
Registered businesses under 3 years, with pilot activities or initial revenue
DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD
Business profile, CIPC registration documents, Financial statements or management accounts (audited/reviewed)
Shero - Social Entrepreneurship Heroes
Mission-driven ventures delivering measurable community impact through wellness.
DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD
Business profile, CIPC NPC (or NPO) registration, NPO registration (if applicable), Tax clearance certificate, Financial statements (audited/reviewed)
Grow & SCALE
Established enterprises (3+ years) with proven client growth or market expansion; mandatory site visit.
DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD
Business profile, CIPC registration documents, Tax clearance certificate, Financial statements (audited/reviewed)
Key Phases & Dates
Applications Open — 19 Jun to 25 Jul 2025
Top 20 finalists notified: 31 July 2025
Top 10 Selection & Masterclasses — 1 Aug to 18 Aug 2025
Top 10 finalists notified: 18 August 2025
Awards Day — 29 Aug 2025
Prizes & Benefits
Winners share prizes valued at up to R1 million, including:
Seed funding to accelerate growth
Skills‑development grants (leadership, digital marketing, finance)
Capability‑building workshops with industry experts
Market‑access support (distribution, co‑branding, network introductions)
Masterclass Programme (1–19 August 2025)
Our Top 25 finalists will also access up to four virtual masterclasses—each aligned to a pillar of “She builds. She grows. She changes the game.”
Build: Concept to Viable Business – One‑page business canvas and pilot roadmap
Grow: Marketing, Sales & Digital Acceleration – 90‑day growth plan and KPI framework
Finance: Investment Readiness & Financial Health – Investor‑ready financial deck and projections
Change the Game: Leadership & Social Impact – Personalised leadership plan and impact toolkit
Sessions are live via Zoom (2 hours each), with recordings and templates available for offline access.
Meet the Judges
Details coming soon…
Terms & Conditions
Full terms & conditions coming soon…
Questions?
Email: awards@queenpreneur.co.za