The Empowerment in Action Awards were launched in August 2025 as a bold step in celebrating women whose daily acts of service are shaping the next generation. These awards honour the mothers, mentors, teachers and community builders whose quiet faithfulness is transforming girls and young women across Cape Town.
- Sister K Foundation NPC Presents -
Empowerment in ActionAwards
Honouring women whose daily acts of service are shaping generations.
Cape Town - August - Annual
When women mentor, nurture, and empower others, entire generations are strengthened.
About the Awards
Why These Awards Matter
The Empowerment in Action Awards are part of Sister K Foundation’s mission to inspire, equip and uplift women and girls. When women mentor, nurture and empower others, entire generations are strengthened. These awards honour that work and ignite a movement that continues to grow from one city, to one province, to a nation and beyond.
Our Vision
The Awards exist to celebrate and honour extraordinary women who, through consistent acts of service, mentorship and leadership, are shaping, empowering and preparing girls for purposeful living and meaningful impact. These women often work behind the scenes, yet their contribution creates generational change. The Awards began as a local celebration, but the vision is to see this movement spread across South Africa and eventually to a global stage.
Founding Partners
Born From Collaboration
Keletso Yende - SisterK Foundation
The visionary behind the Awards and founder of Sister K Foundation. Her calling to mentorship, rooted in Scriptures such as Titus 2, shaped the conviction that women who pour into others deserve to be seen and celebrated.
Dr Kentse Mpolokeng - Mommy Wellness Seapoint
Owner of Mommy Wellness Sea Point. Her wellness-centred approach provided a nurturing, restorative environment for the first Awards. Mommy Wellness stands as a safe haven for mothers and women needing emotional and physical renewal.
Maleeba Mwatsikesimbe - FreeBeings.io
COO and co founder of FreeBeings.io. Her passion for empowerment, innovation and equipping communities through technology added a powerful dimension to the awards. Through her leadership, FreeBeings.io continues to champion creativity, education and access for young entrepreneurs.
Timeline
The Journey of the Empowerment in Action Awards
2025: The Beginning of a Movement
The first Empowerment in Action Awards took place in Cape Town and marked a significant moment of recognition and healing for women whose work is often invisible. The atmosphere was filled with gratitude, reflection and celebration. Nominees shared stories of mentorship, community upliftment and courage. Guests testified that the event felt sacred, as if the collective sacrifices of women were finally acknowledged. Three outstanding women received the Purpose Builder Award, the Guiding Light Award and the Community Heart Award. They left inspired to continue serving, reminded that their labour is seen by God and valued by their communities.
2026 Theme: Legacy in Action
The next Empowerment in Action Awards will take place in August 2026 under the theme Legacy in Action. This theme celebrates women who build legacy through faithful service, intentional mentorship and generational influence. Date: 29 August 2026, 12:00-15:00 Venue: Belmont Square Belmont Rd, Rosebank, Cape Town, 7700
Get Involved
Sponsor or Nominate
Sponsor the Awards
We offer Gold, Silver, Community, and custom partnership options, including in-kind contributions of products, services, and event support. Download our sponsorship prospectus for full details, or contact us directly to discuss a bespoke arrangement tailored to your organisation.
Nominate a Woman
Open to women actively serving girls and young women for at least two years, based in Cape Town. Community, organisational, and self-nominations welcome.
Attend the Awards
The 2026 Empowerment in Action Awards celebrate women who build legacy through faithful service, intentional mentorship, and generational influence.
Come and be part of a room that will move you, challenge you, and send you back into your world with renewed purpose.
29 August 2026 · 12:00 to 15:00
Belmont Square, Belmont Road, Rosebank, Cape Town