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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerri-Lee TaylorFounder & CEO, Kiko Vitals | Golden Women AwardsBest Young Woman Entrepreneur - Fitness & Health | 2024 | Fitness & Health | South Africa | Website |
| Le coin Français | International Restaurant AwardsBest French Cuisine | 2024 | Restaurant / F & B | South Africa | Website |
| Lebogang TisaneCEO, African Female Voices | Golden Women AwardsMost Inspiring Woman - Startup | 2024 | Startups | South Africa | Website |
| LOST TRAIL B&B GUESTHOUSE | World 4 Star Hotel AwardsBest Guest House | 2024 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Lynne KrawchukChief Executive Officer, Under One Roof | World CEO AwardsMost Promising CEO - Real Estate | 2024 | Real Estate / Construction | South Africa | Website |
| Mjejane Bush Camp | International Travel AwardsBest Bush Lodge | 2024 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| My pulse in africa | International Travel AwardsBest Inbound Tour Operator | 2024 | Travel & Tourism | South Africa | Website |
| Nerissa ChegwiddenCEO, Sekunjalo Engineering Solutions | Golden Women AwardsBest Young Woman CEO - Logistics | 2024 | Logistics & Transportation | South Africa | Website |
| Nic RiemerCEO, The Invigilator | World CEO AwardsBest CEO - Education | 2024 | Education & Training | South Africa | Website |
| On 9th street Boutique Guesthouse | International Travel AwardsBest Luxury Guest House | 2024 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| ParkHill Luxury Accommodation | World 4 Star Hotel AwardsBest Luxury Guest House in South Africa | 2024 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Safari365 | International Travel AwardsBest Safari Tour Operator | 2024 | Travel & Tourism | South Africa | Website |
| SOHO Nails Waxing Beauty | World Beauty AwardsBest Beauty Salon | 2024 | Beauty & Cosmetics | South Africa | Website |
| Stilista Guesthouse | International Travel AwardsBest Guest House | 2024 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Teamwork RL | World Real Estate Excellence AwardsBest Construction Contractor | 2024 | Real Estate / Construction | South Africa | Website |
| The Beach Palace Ramsgate | International Travel AwardsBest Boutique Beach Hotel | 2024 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| The Estuary Hotel & Spa | World 3 Star Hotel AwardsBest Family Hotel in South Africa | 2024 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| The Nest Guesthouse B&B | World 4 Star Hotel AwardsBest Bed & Breakfast Hotel in South Africa | 2024 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Victoria Place Guesthouse | World 4 Star Hotel AwardsBest Guest House in South Africa | 2024 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Villa Le View Guesthouse | World 4 Star Hotel AwardsBest Luxury Guest House in Africas | 2024 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Vinia MakambaireGeneral Manager, Atlantic Affair Boutique Hotel | World GM AwardsBest Young General Manager - Hospitality | 2024 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Vredenburg Manor House | International Travel AwardsBest Guest House | 2024 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Annaesthetic Beauty Studio | International Spa & Beauty AwardsBest Luxury Beauty Lounge | 2023 | — | South Africa | Website |
| Bona Bona Game Lodge | International Spa & Beauty AwardsBest Day Spa,Best Safari Spa | 2023 | Spa & Wellness | South Africa | Website |
| DISCOVER AFRICA TRAVEL | International Travel AwardsBest Tour Operator | 2023 | Travel & Tourism | South Africa | — |
| Dr Lungile MhlongoCEO, Dr LF Mhlongo inc T\A Numa | Golden Women AwardsBest Young Woman Entrepreneur - Cosmetics & Beauty | 2023 | Beauty & Cosmetics | South Africa | — |
| Hammam Turkish Bath & Spa | International Spa & Beauty AwardsBest Luxury Hammam Experience | 2023 | Spa & Wellness | South Africa | Website |
| Hammam Turkish Bath & Spa | International Spa & Beauty AwardsBest Luxury Hammam Experience | 2023 | Spa & Wellness | South Africa | Website |
| Just Peachy | World Beauty AwardsBest Hair Salon | 2023 | — | South Africa | Website |
| Kai Thai Spa South Africa | International Spa & Beauty AwardsBest Traditional Thai Spa | 2023 | Spa & Wellness | South Africa | Website |
| Keri Lee FletcherMarketing Manager, Pepperclub Hotel | World GM AwardsMost Promising General Manager - Hospitality | 2023 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Kukura Wellness Spa at Kilima Private Game Reserve | International Spa & Beauty AwardsBest Holistic Wellness spa | 2023 | Spa & Wellness | South Africa | Website |
| Liezl CleggGeneral Manager, Kilima Private Game Reserve and Spa | World GM AwardsBest Emerging General Manager | 2023 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Mommy Wellness | World Beauty AwardsBest Beauty Salon & Spa | 2023 | — | South Africa | Website |
| Pasha’s Restaurant | International Restaurant AwardsBest Italian Restaurant | 2023 | Restaurant / F & B | South Africa | Website |
| Sareta Moller SchutteGroup CEO, Saturn Management Pty Ltd | World CEO AwardsMost Promising CEO - Marketing & Advertising | 2023 | Marketing & Advertising | South Africa | Website |
| Sediko Bush Spa | International Spa & Beauty AwardsBest Luxury Spa | 2023 | Spa & Wellness | South Africa | Website |
| The Salon Paul Mitchell | World Beauty AwardsBest Beauty Salon | 2023 | — | South Africa | Website |
| Virginia MazibaneMbombela, Mercure Hotel Nelspruit | World GM AwardsBest Emerging General Manager - Hospitality | 2023 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| 7th Street Gueshouse | International Travel AwardsBest Family Guest House 2022 | 2022 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| African Rock Hotels | International Travel AwardsBest 5 Star Boutique Hotel in South Africa 2021 | 2022 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Aloe Lifestyle Hotel | International Travel AwardsBest 4 Star Hotel 2022 | 2022 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Aubergine Restaurant | International Restaurant AwardsBest Fine Dining Restaurant | 2022 | Restaurant / F & B | South Africa | Website |
| Cecil John Rhodes Guesthouse | International Travel AwardsBest Guest House | 2022 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Chill Pepper Boutique Hotel | International Travel AwardsBest Boutique Hotel 2022 | 2022 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Cinnamon Boutique Guest House | International Travel AwardsBest Guest House 2022 | 2022 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Escapology Skin & Nails | World Beauty AwardsBest Nail Salon 2022 | 2022 | — | South Africa | Website |
| Four Seasons Hotel The WestCliff Johannesburg | International Spa & Beauty AwardsBest Luxury Hotel Spa | 2022 | Spa & Wellness | South Africa | Website |
| Gemstone Guesthouse | International Travel AwardsBest Guest House | 2022 | Hotels & Resorts | South Africa | Website |
| Hines and Harley Mens Grooming Lounge | World Beauty AwardsBest Male Salon 2022 | 2022 | — | South Africa | Website |