PR Times Africa Presents Women’s Empowerment Award to Van Jaarsveld
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- Morenike A. Van Jaarsveld received the PR Times Africa Award of Excellence for her Women Empowerment Initiative.
- The award, originally conferred in Ghana, was presented in Abuja due to her absence at the ceremony.
- PR Times Africa highlighted her contributions to advancing economic opportunities and social inclusion for women in Africa.
Morenike A. Van Jaarsveld has been honored with the PR Times Africa Award of Excellence, recognizing her outstanding contributions to women's empowerment. The award specifically acknowledges her initiative in advancing economic opportunities and social inclusion for women across the continent.
The prestigious award was initially presented during the 2025/2026 PR Times Africa Awards held in Ghana, an event that celebrates individuals and organizations making significant impacts on Africa's development. However, Van Jaarsveld was unable to attend the ceremony in person due to prior commitments. To ensure her achievement was properly recognized, a delegation from PR Times Africa Media Ltd made a special courtesy visit to her office in Abuja for the official presentation.
The award serves as encouragement to continue supporting initiatives that create opportunities for women and strengthen communities.
Upon receiving the award, Van Jaarsveld expressed her deep appreciation for the honor. She thanked PR Times Africa for acknowledging her efforts in promoting women's empowerment and economic inclusion, stating that the award serves as a powerful encouragement to continue her work. Her initiatives aim to create more opportunities for women and strengthen communities, fostering an environment where women can thrive.
Representatives from PR Times Africa highlighted that the Award of Excellence reflects Van Jaarsveld's sustained commitment to championing women's empowerment. Her work has significantly contributed to advancing critical conversations around gender equity, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and sustainable community growth. They emphasized that leaders like Van Jaarsveld are instrumental in shaping a more inclusive future for Africa, where women's economic participation is a key pillar of development.
The recognition reflects the growing impact of African leaders who are driving meaningful social change through innovative empowerment initiatives.
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