The Eco-Logic Awards 2024 has announced the finalists for the highly anticipated awards event that will take place on 30 October at the Two Oceans Aquarium, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.
Highlighting some of South Africa’s most innovative and impactful eco-champions, these awards – now in their 13th year – celebrate individuals, organisations, products and services that are pioneering eco-conscious solutions across the country.
Entries opened in April this year, and submissions across the 12 categories were evaluated by a panel of independent and environmentally knowledgeable executives from diverse backgrounds.
David Parry-Davies, editor of The Enviropaedia and founder of the Eco-Logic Awards, says: “While many of the entries were impressive, what ultimately led us to deciding on the finalists was decided by how well they demonstrated and reflected what we call Eco-Logical Intelligence – such intelligence is defined by seven specific ways of thinking that are beneficial for ‘People, Planet and Profit’. You can access these V.I.R.T.U.E.S. of Eco-Logical Thinking here.”
In an evolutionary move, this year the Eco-Logic Awards have partnered with BiomimicrySA, introducing a focus on nature-inspired solutions to human challenges.
In addition to the prestige and honour of earning an Eco-Logic Award and all the media attention that this brings, the winners will also benefit from a consultation (valued at R300 000) with the BiomimicrySA team and enrolment in its “Change Makers by Nature” programme. The programme gives participants the tools they need to lead purposefully, think systemically and design solutions inspired by nature.
Hosted by comedian and presenter Themba Robin, the ceremony will be broadcast on Peoples’ Planet (OpenView Channel 115), offering millions of South Africans the opportunity to witness the progress being made toward a sustainable future.
From eco-fashion and lifestyle to circulation economy and waste innovation, this year’s finalists embody the Eco-Logic Awards’ mission to support and promote initiatives, products and services that contribute to a healthier, happier and more sustainable future for all.
The glamorously green awards are made possible by the generous support of key organisations such as the Two Oceans Aquarium, Interwaste, Ford Wildlife Foundation, Polyco and the Council for. Scientific and Industrial Research’s National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa, which share a common vision of supporting the champions that lead these efforts.
Full list of finalists
THE NATURE CONSERVATION AWARD
- BirdLife South Africa
- Greenpop: Reforest Fest 2025
- Two Oceans Aquarium: Marine Protected Areas Day
THE CLIMATE CHANGE AWARD
- Atlantis Special Economic Zone
- Climate Action Network South Africa
- Earthlife Africa Johannesburg
- Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute
THE ECO-INNOVATION AWARD
- Endangered Wildlife Trust: eDNA by Samantha Mynhardt
- Inverroche Bee&Bee
- Urban Surfer Project: Sorting & Solar baling reclaimer camp in Parktown
THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND WASTE INNOVATION AWARD
- Eskom: Lethabo Power Station
- Netcare Limited: MyWalk Made With Soul
- Singakwenza Early Childhood Education
THE WATER CONSERVATION AWARD
- Harmony Water Treatment Projects
- South African Breweries/AB-InBev: Water Security Through Catchment Restoration
- Woolworths & WWF-SA Water Stewardship Project
THE ECO-FASHION & LIFESTYLE AWARD
- AECI: From Bottles to Bags
- Chic Mamas Do Care & Love It Again
- Sealand Gear
THE ECO-HEALTH & WELLNESS AWARD
- Aether Group (aetherapothecary)
- Kiko Vitals
- Three Sisters & Co.
THE ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS AWARD
THE ECO-COMMUNITY AWARD
THE ECO-HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM AWARD
THE ECO-ANGEL AWARD
- Abigel Sheridan: Chic Mamas Do Care & Love It Again
- Dimakatso Nhlapo: Netcare Hospitals
- Zandile Ndhlovu: The Black Mermaid
THE ECO-WARRIOR AWARD
- David Tshidzumba
- Kumi Naidoo: Artivism
- Nonhle Mbuthuma: Wild Law Institute
ECO-LOGICAL INTELLIGENCE – LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
- Dave Varty: Londolozi Game Reserve