I'm don't like to talk about achievements, awards or prior success. However, a wise mentor remarked that it's important to realise where you come from, and what you've achieved to see how much further you can still go. Here are some of the accolades I've been honoured, humbled and privileged​ to receive. 

Fellow of the African Fellows Leadership Institute (AFLI), 2015

Founded in 2004 with the support of Oxford University, AFLI is the continent’s premier leadership programme. Since the creation of its flagship programme – the Tutu Leadership Fellowship – which welcomes an elite group of leaders from across Africa and includes a strong focus on the values and ethics of leadership, more than 200 Tutu Fellows have been selected to complete the programme.

African Independent, Top 40 under 40 (2018)

Every year we scour the continent to determine who are the top 40 movers and shakers in several categories who will reshape Africa. The featured winners are a result of a rigorous selection and demonstrate the best that Africa has to give. They are leaders, thinkers, doers and influencers that will shape our continent. 

Destiny Man, Power of 40 Top 40 under 40 (2012)

Each year Destiny Man names the top 40 under 40 men who are shifting the nature of business, lifestyle and who will go on and lead for tomorrow. 

Mail and Guardian, 200 Young South Africans (2012)

Every year, the Mail & Guardian profiles interesting young people who have stood out from the pack and who show us what to look forward to in the country’s future. These under-35s are talented and have shown themselves to be leaders. They are the ones to watch.

Graduation Speaker at University of Johannesburg and speaker at Bracken High(2106)

Perhaps not as glamorous as the other awards listed here, but my most treasured. I was asked to be the graduation speaker at UJ Engineering, ten years after I completed my engineering undergrad and, then was asked to speak at the "honours evening" at my high school almost 20 years after I matriculated. Feel free to share download my speeches sharing what I've learned since then.

Selected Entrepreneur to travel to Seattle (2016)

20 top tech entrepreneurs from South Africa were hand-picked to visit Seattle and investigate first-hand the tech scene. The visit was sponsored by Investec to strengthen the South African tech system and create further linkages for global growth into the United States. 

Expert mavericks co-author and profiled, 19 July 2016, #1 on Amazon in 3 categories

Expert Mavericks showcases incredible individuals, each one a maverick in their field. It highlights their journeys and struggles that they faced in order to achieve success. This is a book that shares wisdom, heart and soul, with real life practical advice. It’s the sharing of life lessons and inspiration so that others can learn, improve and excel. 

Africa's Googleiest Googler (2012) 

This award is an internal award for the person (known as a "Googler") that encompasses the values, culture and spirit of working at Google. It implies that the winner has gone over and above their role to ensure their colleagues excels and thrives - elements that make Google an incredible company!

World Economic Global Shaper - Inaugural member for South Africa (2011)

The Global Shapers Community is a network of inspiring young people working together to address local, regional and global challenges. 7,500 members span over 380 city-based hubs in more than 150 countries.

TEDx Speaker, North Carolina (2011) 

Craig Wing is the Executive Director of CleanTech U and gave this talk at TEDxAshokaU: Universities Driving Global Change at Duke University on February 25, 2011. ​

Asoka U, Changemaker (2011)

The Changemaker Campus designation, through a rigorous 1 to 2-year selection process, recognizes colleges and universities globally that have embedded social innovation as a core value