Prof Shirley Zinn, an extraordinary professor at the Department of Human Resource Management at the University of Pretoria, was honoured with a 2016 CEO Global Award.

CEO Global is a media company that identifies Africa's leading talent and shares their inspirational stories with the world. Prof Zinn is the CEO of Shirley Zinn Consultancy and received her award in the category Small Medium Enterprise (SME). 

Africa's Most Influential Women in Business and Government is a programme which covers 23 economic sectors and recognises the achievement and leadership of women leaders in their respective industries. 

One of the criteria considered is the impact or sustainability of the nominee's organisation or that of her employer in the SADC South region, which includes South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho and Namibia.  The role the nominee plays in the development of her sector and her willingness to mentor upcoming leaders and contribute to the upliftment of communities are other criteria for awarding the special prize. 

Congratulations to Prof Zinn for this outstanding achievement.