Christel van Heerden, the owner of Lemon Jack Musical
Studio, and Guest House in Centurion, was recently announced as the Margaret
Hirsch Woman in Business Achiever of the Year in Centurion.
One of ten
finalists, Christel received the award from Margaret Hirsch, COE of the Hirsch
Group, at a Gala Evening held at the Hirsch Centurion branch and attended by over
150 Centurion business women. Margaret awarded Christel the prize – a R10,
000 Hirsch Voucher – as she has managed to “live her passion” Said
Margaret “Christel has a very good business brain and she has used it to live
her passion – music, entertainment and the accommodation industry. She
has created businesses that she loves and is able to make a living from.
Added to this, she is a lovely person who understands the importance of giving
back to the community.”
The award for first runner up went to Dorothy Wye, Editor of
the Centurion, followed by second runner up Carina Nel, CEO of the Fashion
and Style Club.
An additional award, the Community Business Woman Excellence
Award went to Councillor Ina Strijdom for her exceptional contribution to the
people of Centurion, winning her a R1000 voucher and a dishwasher sponsored by
SMEG.
Margaret Hirsch, one of South Africa’s most
influential business women and the winner of several business awards
herself, presented the Awards to the finalists who were chosen from hundreds of
contestants during 2014. Other finalists were: Anthea
Ambursley (Anansi Business Enterprises CC), Elize Maré (Elize Maré
Photography), Maryke Deidrè Roets (Earth Angel Clothing Gauteng), Natascha Aweh
(The Computer Guyz), Anita Fivaz (Fivaz Incorporated cc).
Guests at The Gala Awards Evening were treated to a
performance of Latin Dancing by Ryan Hammond - Winner of Strictly Come Dancing
– of the Beverley Hammond School of Dance. He was joined by his partner
Angelique Allison. The theme for the evening, the “Red Dress Gala” gave
the ladies a chance to don their red eveningwear – and added a touch of glamour
to the event.