Nominations are closed. Voting opens Monday 20 April.
Thank you to all who took the time to nominate their favourite businesses.
Nominate your favourite local business in each category
If you’re nominating a franchise, please specify the location (e.g., Eastmans Spar, not just SPAR). Our newspapers cover the entire Durban area, from Botha’s Hill to uMhlanga, so you have plenty of options!
To make nominations easier, we’ve included last year’s nominees for each category. However, they won’t be entered unless readers nominate them again. If your choice isn’t listed, just select “*New nomination” and type in the name.
Nominate in each Category for a chance to win 1 of the amazing prizes listed below!
CATEGORY MISSED?
If there is any category or service that is not on our list and you think it needs to be included, please click on the SUGGEST button below and supply the details on the form provided. We’ll consider including it on the nomination list.
“In the spirit of the awards, only sub-categories where there are at least two businesses nominated will make it to the voting phase of the competition.”
Pumula:
2 nights for 2 adults and 2 children, including all meals. The value of the prize R13 660.
The Gold Company:
A pair of ladies gold earrings valued at over R10 000.
Suncoast Experience:
1 night stay in our 5 star Executive Suite including breakfast and dinner for 2. Complex voucher valued at R500. The value of our prize is R 7 365.
The Amazing Events:
4 sets of 5 tickets up for grabs! Grab your squad and get ready for a high-energy adventure as you race around your local area, tackling fun and exciting stops along the way. Perfect for a day out with your besties! Valued at R1 500 per team.
La Tierra Spa:
2 x R1 000 vouchers for any treatment of their choice.
Waxy O’Connor’s:
WIN a table for 8, with a R5 000 bar tab, to watch any 2026 Springboks game at the Waxys store of your choice.
Gopals luggage:
A Carlton Cabin Suite case worth R2 495.
What’s The Function:
A picnic setup for up to 20 people. Picnic tables, throws, cushions, themed table top décor & flowers etc, under plates, paper plates, paper napkins, drinking jars with straws. Setup & travel fee within a radius of 10-15 km. Valued at R 3 000.
Durban Laser Clinic:
A tailored skin treatment package, including 3 Chemical Peel treatments and 3 Microneedling treatments valued at R10 000.
PONTOS – Umhlanga:
R1 000 meal voucher.
Be The Change Wellness:
3 x Magnesium Pain Balms – valued at R550 each. 4 x Ionising Foot Detoxes – valued at R400 each. 1 x Complimentary Bio-Resonance Scan Consultation – valued at R800.
Talipeau South Africa:
Premium Facial Skincare Products. 2 full sets. Each set will include the Rejuvenating Elixir, the Brightening Elixir, the Rich Cream, the Moisture Gel, and the Balancing cleanser. This will come to a total value of R12 000 combined.
Colief:
10 sets (hampers) of products worth more than R10 000 combined. For babies/infants.
Milkaid:
10 sets of Milkaid Junior 60’s and Milkaid 60’s also worth more than R10 000.
Lady Jane:
Win 1 of 10 Gift Vouchers, valued at R500 each
T’s & C’s Apply.