THE 2025 Nedbank YouthX awards enters its fifth edition.
Since its launch, various youth brand owners are celebrated for having been given the platform to expose their hidden talents, from all corners of this country.
The YouthX Awards invite South Africans aged between 18 and 26 to step into the spotlight and also afford the opportunity to bold, ambitious, and hopeful youth of South Africa to redefine their futures.
“Through YouthX, specifically the YouthX Awards, we’re nurturing bold ideas and reshaping futures. We’re building a space where talent, grit, and resilience can flourish by providing platforms that help young entrepreneurs reach their full potential,’ says John Makgato, Head of Youth Strategy and Client Value Proposition at Nedbank.
Running from 1 July to 31 August 2025, it is a chance to win up to R200 000 in funding, gain access to tailored mentorship, and join a community that knows ‘no’ is never the end of the story.
Each entry will be judged on its creativity, innovation, and potential to uplift communities.
The top 10 finalists will stand tall as examples of resilience and possibility, gaining more than just a prize, but also the tools, connections, and belief required to build ventures that matter.
Says Brandon Mashaba, from Reagile Gaming Interactions:” The YouthX Awards gave me more than just a platform. It gave my business visibility, real momentum, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Being recognised validated my vision and gave me the confidence to dream bigger and move faster. It reminded me that we the youth are not just the future, we’re the now, and that our ideas, our hustle, and our impact truly matter,’ says 2024 YouthX Award winner.
“This year, as we mark 5 years of the YouthX Awards, we’re proud to celebrate the countless stories of resilience, innovation, and empowerment that have shaped this initiative. It’s a testament to Nedbank’s ongoing commitment to nurturing the leaders, changemakers, and entrepreneurs of tomorrow,’ adds Makgato.
Enter the awards today to unlock your X for a chance to win a cool R200 000 in funding, just like Mashaba from Reagile Gaming.
For more information or to enter visit https://www.youthxbynedbank.co.za
