The GKSS Leadership Awards
The GKSS Awards honours and celebrates leadership strides by the GKSS Leaders, Mentors, Lecturers and Partners who go beyond in creating impact that enterprises mankind. Hosted at the opening of the Geekulcha Annual Hackathon.
The 2025 Winners
CEO Award: Best of Digital Presence of Impact Reporting
Awarded to a chapter demonstrating exceptional digital presence and impact reporting
GKSS: Tshwane University of Technology
CIO Award: Best of Digital Presence of Impact Reporting
Recognizing excellence in digital communication and impact documentation
GKSS: University of South Africa
Enlightenment Partner of the Year 2025
Honoring partners who have made significant impact in education and community enlightenment
CompTIA
Enlightenment Partner of the Year 2025
Recognizing exceptional partnership in educational enlightenment
Technopreneurship Centre, UJ
Most Enlightening Mentor of the Year 2025
Celebrating mentors who have provided exceptional guidance and enlightenment
Bernard Mashala
Most Enlightening Mentor of the Year 2025
Honoring outstanding mentorship and student development
Ronny Mabokela
Most Enlightening Mentor of the Year 2025
Recognizing exceptional mentorship contributions
Thulani Mabuza
GKSS Partner of the Year 2025
Awarded to the partner who has made the most significant contributions to GKSS
Centre for Public Service Innovation
Most Impactful Chapter of 2025
Recognizing the chapter that has created the most significant community impact
GKSS: Sol Plaatje University
Best Support Lecturer of 2025
Honoring lecturers who have shown exceptional dedication to student support
Eva Mamabolo
Best Future and STEM Chapter 2025
Awarded to the chapter leading in STEM education and future-focused initiatives
GKSS: KwaZulu-Natal
Best Future and STEM Chapter 2026
Recognizing excellence in STEM education and forward-thinking programs
GKSS: Sol Plaatje University
Best New Comer Chapter 2025
Awarded to a new chapter showing remarkable progress and impact
GKSS: Midrand
Future Centric Chapter of 2025
Recognizing chapters that champion innovation and forward-thinking initiatives
GKSS: University of the Western Cape
GKSS Mentor of the Year 2025
Honoring the mentor who has provided exceptional guidance and support
Mr Mashala Hutchitson
COO Award: Best Tech and Innovation Enlightenment
Recognizing exceptional leadership in technology and innovation initiatives
Khanyisa Faith Mokgolobotho
GKSS Leader of the Year 2025
Celebrating the leader with outstanding vision, dedication, and impact
Mr Keotshepile Modise
Life Achievement Award: Life of the Kulcha
Lifetime achievement award for sustained contributions to GKSS culture and community
Mr Steve Jump
GKSS Chapter of the Year 2025
The highest honor for overall chapter excellence, engagement, and impact
GKSS: Sol Plaatje University
Most Enlightening Thought Leader
Recognizing individuals who have provided exceptional thought leadership and inspiration
Dr Khanyisile Twabu