Best of George winners honoured at awards ceremony

GEORGE NEWS - The Group Editors Best of George awards ceremony took place at the Protea Hotel King George on Thursday 11 September where the businesses voted by the public as the best in 162 categories were handed their winners' certificates.

Group Editors' group sales manager, Julinda Aucamp, said the annual awards is a celebration of the tenacity and passion of the local business sector.

"It is not always easy to be in business. It demands hard work, commitment and often late nights and early mornings. Yet you keep at it and always give the best of yourselves.

"What makes the Best of George Awards unique is that they are not decided by a panel or a committee, but by the people of George themselves.

"Every vote is a message of appreciation, loyalty and pride. When someone votes for your business or your service, it is an acknowledgment of the value that you add to our beautiful town."

Every certificate awarded stands as a symbol of trust and recognition from the community that the winner serves. Aucamp thanked the George community. "Without their nominations and votes, this project would not be possible."

PHOTO GALLERY: Best of George winners receive their awards

Natasha Malherbe (Woolworths), Caden Martin and Camilla Martin (Camilla Martin Nails and Beauty) and Berenice Manyonga (Woolworths). Camilla Martin Nails and Beauty won the category for best nail salon and Woolworths the best clothing store for her.

The support for the campaign was phenomenal. More than 28 000 votes were received just in the final round of the project.

"George Herald extends its warmest congratulations to each of our 2025 winners. Thank you for the role you play in ensuring that George continues to grow, thrive and flourish."

The Group Editors team who made the Best of George campaign come together: Vrenika Windwaai (sales special projects co-ordinator), Marilee le Grange (sales support administrator), Ilana van der Merwe (sales executive), Servaas de Kock (group CEO, back), Lizette da Silva (George Herald editor, front), Julinda Aucamp (group sales manager), Rozanne Olivier (sales executive) and Glenda Richardson (sales executive).