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The
ELLE & Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Awards, launched in
2000, are aimed at paying tribute
to South African women
who empower their communities and make a visible difference to the
people they help.
Many
hundreds of entries were received and 10 finalists were selected to
attend the awards presentation in Cape Town, sponsored
this year by 1st For Women, Elizabeth Arden and Truworths.
Elle
editor Jacqui Myburgh-Chemaly praised the 10 finalists for their
inspiring work, saying they are "remarkable community
builders" who contribute towards the upliftment and development
of South Africa at a grassroots level.
Debbie said
she was honoured to win the award and to have been chosen from the
group of finalists. However, Debbie acknowledged "this
isn't individual achievement but a combined effort - co-founder Eric
Shezi, the community and funders have all played a vital role in the
success of the project and I thank God for his favour and
protection". |
