The annual prize-giving for the top Marketing Management students took place on 18 April 2024, prior to their graduation ceremony. The Department of Marketing Management hosted the event, which honoured these remarkable individuals for their achievements and hard work throughout their academic careers. Proud sponsors of the PPS prize, Mangali Ngcobo and Susan Myburgh (PPS representatives), along with the professors, lecturers, parents, and of course our top students, were in attendance.
During the event, which was an informal gathering, students liaised with the lecturers and received encouragement to keep striving for professional success. The parents attended to celebrate the achievements and gain insight into their children's performance. The best marketing students received awards and certificates from the Department, and had a chance to have their loved ones photographed by a professional photographer.
Prof Anneli Douglas, a Tourism Management lecturer in the Department, received the Stephan and Pierre Viljoen Award to the value of R55 000. The Stephan and Pierre Viljoen Award is a significant honour bestowed upon a qualified PhD student or staff member each year. Students can utilise the prize to obtain further industrial and/or academic experience in the field of marketing management by attending a high-level scholarly conference, taking a course, or visiting a reputable international institution and/or a marketing management expert. Academics can take a specialised marketing management course or present a paper at an international conference.
Prof Douglas plans to invite Prof Inversini from Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne and execute a collaborative research project. Prof Inversini will also be involved in the postgraduate lectures in the Department and host a brown bag lecture for the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and/or a research seminar to the Department. This project will be most beneficial to Prof Douglas’ career development. Prof Yolanda Jordaan, Head of the Department, presented this prestigious award to Prof Douglas on behalf of Jacques Viljoen, custodian of the Stephan and Pierre Viljoen Award.
Awards (sponsored by PPS) were allocated in the following categories:
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The Best BCom (Marketing Management) student in 2023 was awarded to Chihoriem Eresia-Eke, who is currently enrolled as an honours student in the Department. Chihoriem received a prize to the value of R4 000. She, along with two fellow honours students, also won the L’Oréal National Brandstorm competition, which is scheduled to take place in London from 16 to 22 June 2024, to represent South Africa and compete against 42 other countries. As a department, we are very proud of her.
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The Best BCom Honours (Marketing Management) student in 2023 was awarded to Rochelle van den Berg. The student received a prize to the value of R5 000. This is a remarkable achievement, as she was awarded the top achiever for the second time in a row, also receiving the Best BCom (Marketing Management) student award in 2022.
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The Best MCom (Marketing Management) student in 2023 was awarded to Henrietta Amofa and she received a prize to the value of R6 000. Henrietta completed her master’s degree under the supervision of Dr Michael Humbani.
From left: Prof Yolanda Jordaan, Henrietta Amofa, Rochelle van den Berg, Chihoriem Eresia-Eke, Susan Myburgh and Mangali Ngcobo from PPS
Guests enjoyed light refreshments during the awards presentation and the students celebrated and rejoiced in their accomplishments. The Department of Marketing Management, together with the students and their families, felt immense joy in celebrating the remarkable achievements of these outstanding students. As they begin the next chapter of their lives, the students can be proud of themselves for raising the bar and demonstrating what it takes to thrive in their chosen sectors.
The Department also congratulates all of the graduates in Marketing Management who received their degrees during the Autumn graduations of 2024.
Front row: Prof Yolanda Jordaan, Dr Tinashe Ndoro, Dr Bianca Frost and Prof Tania Maree
Back row: Dr Jade Verbeek, Dr Michael Humbani, Henrietta Amofa, Rochelle van den Berg, Chihoriem Eresia-Eke, Dr Michelle van der Merwe, Dr Danita van Heerden and Prof Melanie Wiese
From left: Prof Yolanda Jordaan, Henrietta Amofa, Rochelle van den Berg, Chihoriem Eresia-Eke, Susan Myburgh and Mangali Ngcobo from PPS
Front row: Prof Yolanda Jordaan, Dr Tinashe Ndoro, Dr Bianca Frost and Prof Tania Maree
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