The SFSA 2024 Science Diplomacy Awards recognised individuals and organisations who are making an outstanding contribution to furthering science diplomacy.
Special Posthumous Recognition for Contribution to Science Diplomacy
Somila Xosa
Director of Transport Fuels and Renewables at the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation
Science Advice With Global Impact Award
South African National Commission for UNESCO
Individual Contribution to Transformative International Science Partnerships with South Africa Award
Jacquelene Friedenthal
Science and Technology Counsellor at the Embassy of Switzerland in South Africa
Individual Contribution to Advancing the African Agenda in Science, Technology and Innovation
Botlhale Tema
Director of the Department of Human Resources (Education) Science and Technology at the African Union Commission
Global Partnerships which Enable Excellence in Science Award
The British High Commission in South Africa
Young African Science Diplomat Award
Hasna Tizaoui
Economic and Cultural Counsellor of the Embassy of Tunisia in South Africa
Special Recognition of Gratitude
Minister Counsellor Shen Long
The Chinese Embassy in South Africa
Lifetime Contribution to Science Diplomacy Serving Society
Phil Mjwara
Former Director-General of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation