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.
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 |