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Chancellor's Calabash Awards

The awards are Unisa’s way of giving recognition to extraordinary South Africans particularly its alumni who have made significant contributions in shaping humanity. The event is also intended to profile the work of the university and in particular inform decision makers in the public sector, business and civil society about the role and importance of the university to South Africa and the continent’s social and economic development.

Awards Categories

The Chancellor’s Calabash Awards are presented in four categories:

  1. The Outstanding Educator Award acknowledges the contribution of any outstanding educator who has excelled in or advanced teaching and learning, skills development and/or research in their area of expertise.

    The recipient need NOT be a graduate of Unisa, but must have made a significant contribution to our society in the area of primary/pre-primary, secondary or tertiary education as well as in research.

  2. The Outstanding Alumnus Award acknowledges an outstanding alumnus who has excelled in their area of expertise and has made a significant contribution to our society.

  3. The Unisa Robben Island Alumnus Award recognises the Robben Island alumni who sacrificed immensely for the liberation of South Africa and our ongoing commitment to being a university that provides opportunities for all.

  4. The Public Service Award recognises South Africans who are making exceptional contributions in government structures.

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For more information contact:

Mr Frankie Mojapelo
Director: Unisa Foundation and Alumni Relations

Kgorong Building (Office: 2-019)
Tel:  +27(0)12 441-5689     
E-mail: mojapmp@unisa.ac.za

Last modified: 2023/12/05