Dr Tamara Pheiffer, a Woman in Healthcare nominee in the Woman of Stature Awards 2019, says, “It is an honour to be nominated for such a prestigious award, and especially for such an empowering cause. It is indeed a cause dear to my heart and I am looking forward to making a difference in the lives of other women. I strive to build awareness of optimal health and nutrition for all South Africans and ensure that we are providing such, as soon as possible, through my various projects. Health is a right, not a privilege! Let us build a community that is healthier than just the absence of the disease. Let us build a community that is thriving! Let us leapfrog the world in medical and biotechnology and make our mark.”
The award categories are:
This year the Woman of Stature Awards is introducing special awards for women who do not necessarily fit in any of the above categories but deserve recognition as well as an Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award and Leadership Award.
This is the first year that the awards will be hosted by the newly formed Woman of Stature Foundation and proceeds raised from the awards will go the foundation. The mission is to be an incubator providing women from all walks of life access to high quality personal, professional and entrepreneurial development interventions and training programmes.
Woman of Stature director Charlotte du Plessis says, “The 101 nominees are each prominent within their respective communities and have reached considerable heights within their careers. They each reflect our values and focus at Woman of Stature, which is empowering other women whether through active mentorship, or just by setting the example for leading a purposeful life.”
