What the Skills Sharer nomination covers
There are a few ways to shape the nomination, depending on the story. Some entries focus on a single act of teaching, while others cover steady help over months. You can write for an individual, a neighbour, a volunteer or a carer, as long as the facts show how the person passed on useful skill in a grounded way.
Where a story is wider than one place, the wording can mention the main community area and the broader reach. Keep it honest and simple. A clear timeline helps, as do names of the skills shared, the people supported and the setting where the work happened. Long praise without detail usually weakens the nomination.
- One-off support with a clear outcome
- Regular teaching or mentoring over time
- Community help that crosses more than one area
- Nominees who work quietly, but make a visible difference
Information that makes the entry stronger
A useful nomination carries plain evidence of the person’s role. That can include written examples, dates, places and short notes from people who saw the help take place. A few specific lines are better than a long general story. If the nominee taught others to cook on a budget, manage a small repair, calm a crisis or organise a group task, say exactly how that happened.
Judging looks for sincerity, usefulness and local value. It also looks at whether the story is clear enough for review without guessing. Strong entries avoid overstatement and keep to what can be shown or explained. If photographs, letters or voice notes are available, they should support the story rather than replace it.
- Clear description of the skill being shared
- Specific examples of who was helped
- Short supporting notes or witness detail
- Evidence that matches the story told
Consent, privacy and careful handling
Consent from the nominee matters before sensitive details are submitted. If the person being nominated is living, the form should show that they know about the nomination and are comfortable with their name and story being used in the review process. If the story involves children, patients, neighbours in difficult circumstances or private household matters, keep the details tight and only share what is needed.
Privacy is treated as part of the nomination, not an afterthought. Personal information should be limited to what the process requires, and any note that carries health, safety or family detail must be handled with care. Our contact form is used for public queries, while nomination records are managed through the programme process and only where needed for review.
- Nominee consent for public use of their story
- Minimum personal detail in sensitive cases
- Careful treatment of family, health and safety notes
- Only the facts needed for review and verification
Judging in plain terms
Judging looks at whether the skill was useful, whether it was shared in a real setting, and whether the impact can be understood without guesswork. The process also checks if the nomination is fair, complete and supported by the details supplied. A person who teaches practical skill in a clean, respectful way usually gives the panel more to work with than a vague tribute.
Entries are read for community value, relevance to the category and clarity of the story. The wording should show what was done, who benefited and why it matters. If the work crosses into several areas, such as Gauteng, the Western Cape or KwaZulu-Natal, that can be mentioned where it helps the review, but only if it is part of the real story.
- Useful skill shared with others
- Clear, checkable detail
- Community benefit that can be explained simply
- Consistency between the story and any evidence
How to order the right nomination pack details
When you are preparing the Skills Sharer nomination, confirm the nominee’s full name, the area where the work happened, the main skill shared and any supporting notes you already have. If the story needs a privacy review, mention that before the form is finalised. It also helps to know whether the nomination is for a first-time entry or an updated submission with extra detail.
For this programme, practical details matter more than flourish. State the location, the people involved and the kind of help given. If the nomination spans several areas, such as Eastern Cape Nominations, Limpopo Nominations or Free State Nominations, keep the wording aligned with the main story so the review stays clean.
- Nominee name and community area
- Main skill passed on and who benefited
- Consent status and any privacy note
- Supporting material ready for review
Care and upkeep for submitted nominations
Once a nomination is submitted, keep a copy of the text and the evidence that went with it. If new facts become available, or a name needs correcting, the entry can be updated through the process used for public submissions. It helps to store documents safely, especially where the nomination mentions household circumstances, health matters or vulnerable people.
A tidy nomination is easier to review than a scattered one. Keep file names plain, note the dates on photos or written statements, and make sure the story still matches the evidence if more material is added later. In a programme that covers Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha and Polokwane, clean records save a lot of confusion.
- Keep a copy of the final wording
- Store evidence with dates and names
- Use the update route if facts change
- Protect sensitive notes and private details
Key facts
| Category | Nomination-based recognition for practical skill sharing |
|---|---|
| Nomination scope | Public submissions across South Africa |
| Typical nomination length | Short story with supporting detail and evidence |
| Consent requirement | Nominee consent needed for living nominees |
| Privacy handling | Sensitive details limited to what the review needs |
| Coverage | Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Free State, North West, Mpumalanga |
