For the second consecutive year, leading supplier for South Africa’s label printing and packaging industry, ROTOCON, has confirmed its sponsorship of the 2022 edition of WineLand‘s 30 UNDER 30 Awards.
Now in its third year, the annual WineLand & ROTOCON 30 UNDER 30 recognises the most promising young wine ambassadors actively working in the SA wine industry.
“We continue to shine the spotlight on the young voices who make a difference,” says editor of WineLand, Wanda Augustyn.
“We’re grateful for the support of ROTOCON. Together, we form a powerful synergy dedicated to identifying and recognising our industry’s leaders of tomorrow, and thus, paving their way to prosperity.”
The ROTOCON team: Patrick Aengenvoort, Banie Stafford, Henk Crous (Sign & Seal), Michael Aengenvoort, John Lomberg and Pascal Aengenvoort.
The partnership also highlights ROTOCON’s commitment to youth and technology development in the industry, echoing their mantra of bringing people together. “Despite the challenges that our country’s youth are facing, there’s immense potential to be unlocked,” says ROTOCON director and co-owner Michael Aengenvoort.
“Giving back is engrained in ROTOCON’s DNA. We’re committed to the development and mentorship of SA wine’s young movers and shakers. We’re confident that this award will inspire them to go above and beyond their duty.”
Thirty of #sawine’s boldest young minds, including winemakers, viticulturists, soil scientists, sommeliers, wine marketers, harvest assistants, brand ambassadors, bloggers, social media influencers (and everything else in between), will be honoured at an award luncheon later this year (date and venue to be confirmed) as well as being featured in WineLand‘s June 2022 print edition.
ROTOCON director & co-owner Michael Aengenvoort during his speech at the 2021 WineLand & ROTOCON 30 UNDER 30 Award Luncheon.
“In order to grow this industry initiative and see it go from strength to strength, our partnership with ROTOCON allows us to up the ante this year, and honour our rising stars in spectacular fashion. Watch this space,” Wanda comments.
“We hope the 30 Under 30 initiative will motivate young people to pursue their ambitions. We’re excited to once again, partner with WineLand to recognise, honour and salute the rising stars of our industry,” Michael concludes.
WINELAND 30 UNDER 30 NOMINATIONS OPEN!
Harnessing our expert community and wisdom of SA’s top wine professionals, we’re considering and evaluating nominees for youngsters who are pushing boundaries and moving goalposts in the SA wine space.
Does this sound like someone you know? Send us your nominations through a quick and easy online form. For more info on the nomination process, click here.
As a small incentive, we’re giving away FOUR print OR digital subscriptions to WineLand (PLUS a copy of the latest 2022 South African Wine Industry Directory) to those who submit their nomination forms.
WATCH: In 2021, 30 individuals were honoured during a special luncheon in Paarl.
Shout about it on social media! Facebook & Twitter: @WineLandSA | Instagram @winelandmedia | #WL30under30
CRITERIA:
- Must be 30 years or younger (born in 1992, and onwards);
- Work actively in the South African wine industry (and/or value-chain);
- Must contribute to or have a positive impact in the wine industry;
- Be innovative and passionate;
- Add value to the wine industry;
- Must be available and consent to an interview;
Nominees will be reviewed by an appointed in-house panel of judges (which includes our editor Wanda Augustyn and various Vinpro staff members).
The full list of 30 Under 30s featured in the June 2021 edition:
Gerhard Augustyn | Elzanne Bosman | Mariska Brown | Inge Bruwer | Neil Bruwer | Johan de Villiers | Philip Deetlefs | Elsa du Plessis | Jorrie du Plessis | Madeleine du Toit | Pieter Willem Eksteen | Renaldo Fourie | Zahn Haasbroek | Freda-Marizen Jacobs | Mia Marike Koch | Tayla Kymdell | Sam Lambson | Jéan Langedyk | Jaen Lochner | Itumeleng Mohale | Jean Nel | Jill Onkruid | Jacques Oosthuizen | Stefan Reinmuth | Kiara Scott | Pieter Stofberg | Isabel Teubes | Richelle van der Merwe | Banele Vakele | Dianri Wessels
Click here to view the 2020 WineLand 30 Under 30 honourees.
The June issue of WineLand magazine, with the theme 30 Under 30, is dedicated to recognising the most promising young wine ambassadors in the South African wine industry.
The inaugural 2020 WineLand 30 Under 30 was launched amidst the pandemic, initially to keep young professionals motivated and inspired, and to face the challenges head on.
