South African food awards are a good compass to direct you to the best local produce available. Winning products and establishments are chosen by the country's top chefs, food critics and restaurant reviewers, guaranteeing you a mouth-watering local foodie adventure. more

Winning a local tourism award speaks volumes for the victor. It’s a pointer of quality, service and good facilities. To the customer, it says someone cares. An accolade may sway a traveller’s decision, supporting the choice of award-winning products – after all, that award is a firm vote of confidence. more

One of the values of the Eteya award scheme for emerging tourism entrepreneurs is that it recognises products that add to the diversity of South African tourism experience, offering unique options to mass-market products. Previous winners of Eteya awards are often found well off the regular tourism beat. more

Nothing sells a country more than a big, warm welcome, matched with service excellence at every stage of a visit. The South African tourism industry’s growing understanding of this fact is illustrated by its enthusiastic competition for the Welcome Awards, a programme which celebrates service providers who exceed customer expectations. more

The John Platter Wine Guide is internationally recognised as the country’s leading consumer wine handbook. Among South African wine accolades, a 5-star rating in the guide is something every wine maker aspires to, whilst giving wine lovers the required insight to drink and buy South African wines with confidence. more

The majestic kudu, an animal of pride and elegance, gives its name to the SANParks Kudu Awards, a scheme that acknowledges those who have given financial and other resources to the cause of conservation, and made it possible for conservation agencies to operate in a conducive and enabling environment. more

The Green Leaf is the iconic symbol of the Wilderness Foundation, who initiated the Environmental Standard. Legend has it that Grey Owl offered a green leaf to civilization as a symbol of environmental harmony. With this in mind, the standard seeks to recognise environmental consciousness in the South African tourism industry. more

The Eat Out Awards are the benchmark by which informed diners choose their next restaurant meal. The awards are overseen by the who’s who of gastronomy in South Africa, and cover the full spectrum of eating out experiences. more

The Eteya ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award is more than just a financial leg-up. It offers finalists mentorship, training and a chance to showcase their products and make international contacts at a global tourism exhibition. Launched in 2001, the number of 2008 entries trebled over the previous year. more

The Old Mutual Wine Trophy strives to ensure that South Africa’s top wines and wine producers are brought to the fore, and, through the competition’s reputation as one of the toughest and most rigorous events of its kind, shown to be on par with the best in the world. more