NMMU pays tribute to shining achievers (published on 25 October 2012)
IN a testimony to its exceptionally high standards, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University showcased a number of South African H=household names at its 2012 Alumni Awards held in Port Elizabeth recently.
The aim of the awards was to recognize alumni who have gone the distance and beyond in their various fields, to the benefit of society at local, national and international level. The Alumni Rising Stars Award recipients were Dr Bridgette Gasa, Alan Knott-Craig Jnr, Achumile Majija, Laduma Ngxokolo and Dr Millidhashni Reddy.
Special Award Winners were named Bruce Damons and Natalie Stear for their contribution to education in the country.
Topping the list for Alumni Achiever Awards were Jenni Button, Johan DeNysschen, Prof Ernie Heath, Garth Ritchie and Adv Willem van der Linde.