About the Dinong Sereko Divisional Leadership Awards (DSDLA)
The Dinong Sereko Divisional Leadership Awards (DSDLA) is a prestigious annual event dedicated to recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements, commitment, and contributions of employees across the division. The awards serve as a platform to honour individuals and teams who consistently demonstrate excellence, innovation, collaboration, leadership, and a commitment to living our organisational values.
More than just an awards ceremony, the DSDLA is an opportunity to reflect on the successes of the past year, acknowledge the people who drive our business forward, and inspire continued excellence across the organisation. It brings colleagues together for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration, reinforcing our culture of appreciation and shared success.
The 2026 DSDLA, taking place on Friday, 06 November 2026 at the Adapt IT Johannesburg Campus, promises to be an elegant and memorable occasion as we celebrate the achievements, dedication, and impact of our exceptional employees. Together, we will recognise those who have gone above and beyond, while looking ahead to another year of growth, innovation, and success.
Celebrating Excellence. Recognising Impact. Inspiring the Future.
Award Nomination Motivation Guide
To assist the judging panel in fairly assessing your nomination, please provide clear, specific, and evidence-based responses to the following:
- Nominee Overview (Required)
Provide a brief overview of the nominated individual or team, including their role, key responsibilities, relevant history, and a summary of their past performance and contributions to the organisation. - Key Achievements (Required)
Outline the achievements, accomplishments, or contributions you would like to bring to the judges’ attention. Be specific and highlight measurable outcomes, impact, and results wherever possible. - Significance and Impact (Required)
Explain why the achievements highlighted are exceptional, unique, or noteworthy. Where applicable, demonstrate how the nominee’s performance exceeded expectations, set them apart from their peers, or contributed significantly to the success of the team, division, or organisation. - Supporting Evidence (Optional)
Reference any supporting documentation attached to this nomination, such as reports, testimonials, performance metrics, project outcomes, photographs, presentations, or other relevant materials. Clearly explain how these attachments substantiate the claims and achievements outlined in the nomination.
Consultant of the Year
Department: Professional Services.
Recognises a consultant who consistently delivers exceptional results and client satisfaction.
Selection Criteria: Consistently exceeds client expectations; delivers measurable client outcomes; demonstrates strong advisory skills; receives positive stakeholder feedback; acts as a trusted advisor in line with company values.
Marketer of the Year
Department: Marketing.
Honours a marketer who has created campaigns with significant brand or sales impact.
Selection Criteria: Delivers campaigns exceeding targets; demonstrates creativity; drives brand awareness; shows measurable ROI; collaborates effectively with stakeholders in line with company values.
Finance Employee of the Year
Department: Finance.
Recognises excellence in financial stewardship, accuracy, and business support.
Selection Criteria: Demonstrates accuracy; drives process improvements; ensures compliance; provides valuable financial insights; delivers consistently high performance in line with company values.
Sales Excellence Award
Department: Sales.
Celebrates exceptional sales performance and relationship management.
Selection Criteria: Achieves or exceeds targets; secures new business; builds sustainable client relationships; collaborates across teams; demonstrates ethical sales practices in line with company values.
Innovation Excellence Award
Department: All Departments.
Recognises creative solutions that drive business improvement.
Selection Criteria: Introduces innovative ideas; delivers measurable improvements; solves business challenges; drives efficiency; encourages innovation, in line with company values.
Developer Excellence Award
Department: Technology.
Recognises outstanding technical contribution and software development excellence.
Selection Criteria: Produces high-quality code; delivers business value; shares knowledge; demonstrates innovation; contributes to successful project outcomes in line with company values.
BI & Solution Architecture Excellence Award
Department: All Departments.
Acknowledges exceptional work in data, analytics, and solution design.
Selection Criteria: Designs scalable solutions; improves decision-making; demonstrates technical excellence; creates business value; engages stakeholders effectively, whikle observing company values.
Testing Excellence Award
Department: Quality Assurance.
Recognises commitment to quality assurance and testing excellence.
Selection Criteria: Maintains quality standards; identifies risks early; improves testing processes; reduces defects; demonstrates attention to detail in line with company values.
Project Manager of the Year
Department: All Departments.
Recognises exceptional project leadership and execution.
Selection Criteria: Delivers projects on time and within scope; manages risks; drives stakeholder engagement; achieves outcomes; demonstrates leadership in line with company values.
Product Owner of the Year
Department: R&D.
Recognises a product owner who effectively balances business and user needs.
Selection Criteria: Maintains product vision; aligns strategy and execution; prioritises effectively; drives adoption; delivers product value.
Leadership Excellence Award
Department: All Departments.
Recognises leaders who inspire, develop, and achieve results through their teams.
Selection Criteria: Inspires teams; develops employees; drives performance; demonstrates strategic thinking; builds positive culture.
Peak Performer of the Year
Department: All Departments.
Recognises exceptional performance and contribution.
Selection Criteria: Consistently exceeds targets; demonstrates ownership; supports colleagues; creates measurable impact; embodies company values.
Service Excellence Award
Department: All Departments.
Recognises outstanding customer and stakeholder service.
Selection Criteria: Consistently delivers exceptional service; maintains responsiveness; earns positive feedback; builds relationships; exceeds expectations and observes company values.
Team of the Year
Department: All Departments.
Recognises a team that achieved exceptional results through collaboration.
Selection Criteria: Demonstrates teamwork; delivers measurable outcomes; promotes innovation; shares knowledge; supports strategic objectives in line with company values.
Business Analyst of the Year
Department: All Departments.
Recognises excellence in business analysis and value creation.
Selection Criteria: Produces quality requirements; aligns stakeholders; supports project success; demonstrates analytical thinking; delivers business value.
Rising Star Award
Department: All Departments.
Recognises high-potential employees showing exceptional growth.
Selection Criteria: Demonstrates rapid development; takes initiative; exceeds expectations; embraces learning; displays future leadership potential and ambrace company values.
The Fixer Award
Department: All Departments.
Recognises individuals who consistently solve critical problems.
Selection Criteria: Resolves complex issues; remains calm under pressure; develops practical solutions; supports colleagues; minimises business disruption while demonstrating company values.
Mentor of the Year
Department: All Departments.
Recognises individuals who actively develop and support others.
Selection Criteria: Provides coaching; shares knowledge; supports growth; develops capability; positively influences careers in line with company values.
Values Champion Award
Department: All Departments.
Recognises employees who best embody company values and culture.
Selection Criteria: Lives company values consistently; promotes collaboration; acts as a role model; builds trust; contributes positively to culture.
Newcomer of the Year
Department: All Departments.
Recognises outstanding employees within their first 12 months.
Selection Criteria: Adapts quickly; makes an early impact; demonstrates strong performance; builds relationships; embraces company values.
Support Agent of the Year
Department: Support Services.
Recognises excellence in customer and end-user support.
Selection Criteria: Maintains customer satisfaction; responds effectively; demonstrates professionalism; resolves issues promptly; delivers reliable service without compromising company values.
Collaboration Award
Department: All Departments.
Recognises individuals who drive cross-functional success.
Selection Criteria: Breaks down silos; fosters teamwork; supports shared goals; influences without authority; contributes to collective success while observing company values.
Unsung Hero Award
Department: All Departments.
Recognises exceptional contributions often made behind the scenes.
Selection Criteria: Consistently adds value; demonstrates reliability; supports others; goes above and beyond; receives strong peer recognition in line with company values.