204 Golden Tree Awards winners are based in South Africa, spanning 18 industries — Hotels & Resorts (100), Spa & Wellness (24), Travel & Tourism (22), Restaurant / F & B (13), Beauty & Cosmetics (8), Real Estate / Construction (4) and 12 more — across 13 award programmes between 2019 and 2026. They were selected from 526 nominations received from South Africa.
13 winner records from South Africa have no industry classification and are counted in the total but not in the industry breakdown.
| Winner | Award & Category | Year | Industry | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushmonkey Travel & Tours Pty Ltd | International Travel AwardsBest Travel and Tourism Company | 2026 | Travel & Tourism | South Africa | — |
| Charl SchoemanGENERAL MANAGER, ASARA WINE ESTATE AND HOTEL | World GM AwardsBest Emerging General Manager | 2026 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| CHEFSTABLE CAPETOWN | International Restaurant AwardsBest Culinary Experience Provider | 2026 | Restaurant / F & B | South Africa | Website |
| Dr Lungile MhlongoFound and CEO, Numa global | Golden Entrepreneur AwardsHighly Successful Entrepreneur - Cosmetics & Beauty | 2026 | Beauty & Cosmetics | South Africa | Website |
| Fair Trade Safaris | International Travel AwardsBest Sustainable Travel Company | 2026 | Travel & Tourism | South Africa | Website |
| Ker & Downey Africa | International Travel AwardsBest Luxury Tour Operator in South Africa | 2026 | Travel & Tourism | South Africa | Website |
| Mark BroodeykGeneral manager, Lion Sands | World GM AwardsBest Emerging General Manager in South Africa | 2026 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Ocean Sailing Charters | International Travel AwardsBest Sailing Charter Service | 2026 | Aviation / Cruises / Yachts | South Africa | Website |
| Olives and Plates | International Restaurant AwardsBest Fine Dining Restaurant | 2026 | Restaurant / F & B | South Africa | Website |
| SOHO NAILS WAXING BEAUTY | World Beauty AwardsBest Beauty Salon in South Africa | 2026 | Beauty & Cosmetics | South Africa | Website |
| The Courtyard Playhouse Dubai | Arabian Best of Best AwardsBest Theatre Production Company | 2026 | Entertainment & Sports | South Africa | Website |
| Aronia Day Spa | International Spa & Beauty AwardsBest Day Spa | 2025 | Beauty & Cosmetics | South Africa | Website |
| Bill Harrop's | International Travel AwardsBest Tourism Attraction | 2025 | Travel & Tourism | South Africa | Website |
| Boschendal | International Travel AwardsBest Luxury Estate | 2025 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Chantal MabangaPR and Social Media Marketing, Lux Afrique Boutique | Golden Entrepreneur AwardsBest Innovative Entrepreneur - Ecommerce / Online Portals | 2025 | Ecommerce / Online Portals | South Africa | Website |
| DISCOVER AFRICA TRAVEL | International Travel AwardsBest Destination Management Company | 2025 | Travel & Tourism | South Africa | Website |
| Ellipse Executive Apartments | International Travel AwardsBest Modern Hotel Apartment | 2025 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| FME CORPE (PTY) LTD | Arabian Best of Best AwardsBest Business Support Service - General | 2025 | Professional Service | South Africa | Website |
| George van HeerdenCEO, GT Fleet Management Solutions | World CEO AwardsMost Promising CEO - Logistics | 2025 | Logistics & Transportation | South Africa | Website |
| John dorys ushaka | International Restaurant AwardsBest Seafood Restaurant | 2025 | Restaurant / F & B | South Africa | Website |
| Ker & Downey Africa | International Travel AwardsBest Luxury Tour Operator | 2025 | Travel & Tourism | South Africa | Website |
| Level Seven Restaurant and Sky Bar | International Restaurant AwardsBest Bar & Restaurant | 2025 | Restaurant / F & B | South Africa | Website |
| Lux African Safaris and Tours | International Travel AwardsBest Safari Tour Operator | 2025 | Travel & Tourism | South Africa | Website |
| Machaba Safaris | International Travel AwardsBest Safari Tour Operator | 2025 | Travel & Tourism | South Africa | Website |
| Megan LosperMarketing Lead, Christel House SA | World CEO AwardsBest Innovative CEO - Education & Training | 2025 | Education & Training | South Africa | Website |
| Namasaya Interiors | World Real Estate Excellence AwardsBest Luxury Interior Design Studio | 2025 | Real Estate / Construction | South Africa | Website |
| Paula QuinseeCEO, Engaged Humans | Golden Women AwardsBest Emerging Woman Leader - Professional Service | 2025 | Professional Service | South Africa | Website |
| Phumzile NkenteCEO & Founder, Ubuntu Software Developers | Golden Entrepreneur AwardsBest Young Entrepreneur - Information Technology | 2025 | Technology | South Africa | — |
| Protect Group | World Technology AwardsBest Technology Driven Company | 2025 | Technology | South Africa | Website |
| Radisson Blu Umhlanga | International Travel AwardsBest 4 Star Hotel | 2025 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Roadtrippers Travel | International Travel AwardsBest Group Tour Operator | 2025 | Travel & Tourism | South Africa | Website |
| Safari 365 PTY LTD | International Travel AwardsBest Safari Tour Operator | 2025 | Travel & Tourism | South Africa | Website |
| Sareta SchutteGroup CEO, Murchison Holding Pty Ltd | World CEO AwardsBest Innovative CEO - Agriculture / Farming | 2025 | Agriculture / Farming | South Africa | Website |
| Selapeng MoloeleChief Financial Officer, Mahlopi Metals Group | Golden Women AwardsBest Young Woman Achiever - Finance | 2025 | Finance | South Africa | Website |
| Senses | International Spa & Beauty AwardsBest Beauty Salon & Spa | 2025 | Beauty & Cosmetics | South Africa | Website |
| Sesha Rachel MolebatsiManaging Director, Absa Bank Botswana Limited | World CEO AwardsHighly Experienced CEO - Finance | 2025 | Finance | South Africa | Website |
| Southern Africa 360 Luxury Holidays | International Travel AwardsBest Destination Management Company | 2025 | Travel & Tourism | South Africa | Website |
| Tempo Luxury Restaurant | International Restaurant AwardsBest Luxury Restaurant | 2025 | Restaurant / F & B | South Africa | Website |
| Thaba eNtle Private Boutique Game Farm | International Travel AwardsBest Luxury Lodge | 2025 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| toast&co | International Spa & Beauty AwardsBest Beauty Salon | 2025 | Beauty & Cosmetics | South Africa | Website |
| Agterplaas B&B Guesthouse | World 3 Star Hotel AwardsBest Bed & Breakfast Hotel | 2024 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Audrey MokoneCEO, Mokone and Nwakuba holdings | Golden Entrepreneur AwardsHighly Successful Entrepreneur - Logistics | 2024 | Logistics & Transportation | South Africa | Website |
| Avashna RamnarainFOUNDER & CEO, MINDFUL MASTERMINDS | Golden Women AwardsBest Innovative Woman Leader - Education | 2024 | Education & Training | South Africa | Website |
| Betty’s Boutique Hotel | World 4 Star Hotel AwardsBest Boutique Hotel in South Africa | 2024 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| CHEFSTABLE CAPETOWN | International Restaurant AwardsBest Fine Dining Restaurant | 2024 | Restaurant / F & B | South Africa | Website |
| Daniela BascelliMarketing Director | Digital & Technology Director, Agency Nella | Golden Women AwardsBest Woman Leader - Marketing & Advertising | 2024 | Marketing & Advertising | South Africa | Website |
| EZI Properties | World Real Estate Excellence AwardsBest Real Estate Broker - Residential | 2024 | Real Estate / Construction | South Africa | Website |
| Four Seasons Hotel Westcliff | International Spa & Beauty AwardsBest Luxury Hotel Spa | 2024 | Beauty & Cosmetics | South Africa | Website |
| Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport | International Travel AwardsBest Airport Hotel | 2024 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Jewel Of Africa Safaris | International Travel AwardsBest Luxury Tour Operator | 2024 | Travel & Tourism | South Africa | Website |