2026 Award Category

Financial Services
MSME of the Year

Celebrates MSMEs that provide innovative and accessible financial products or services, including fintech, insurance, credit, or advisory services, that enhance financial inclusion and support economic growth.

Applications Close27 July 2026
Awards EveningJohannesburg
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Financial Services Category

Driving Financial Inclusion & Economic Empowerment

The Financial Services MSME Award celebrates businesses bridging the financial access gap and empowering South Africans through innovative, accessible, and impactful financial solutions — from fintech platforms and insurance products to credit and advisory services.

Eligibility & Judging Criteria

  • Innovative financial products or services
  • Measurable enhancement of financial inclusion
  • Support for economic growth and entrepreneurship
  • Accessible and responsible financial solutions
Judging Focus

What We're Looking For

Financial Inclusion

Expanding access to essential financial services for previously underserved individuals, households, and businesses.

Fintech Innovation

Leveraging technology to deliver faster, cheaper, and more accessible financial solutions across South Africa.

Economic Growth

Providing capital, insurance, and advisory services that enable MSMEs and entrepreneurs to grow and scale.

Responsible Finance

Delivering ethical, transparent, and consumer-centric financial products that build long-term trust.