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Value Award Winners 2022

12 December 2022

Value Employees Winner 2022

Andrea Strydom
Human Resources, Paarl

BKB values humility, integrity, and respect, celebrating achievements with dignity and empowering growth through innovation and collaboration for collective success.

“At BKB we go out of our way to place importance on the people around us. We know our business would not function without them, and we, therefore, strive to treat our clients, colleagues and suppliers with dignity. We encourage them to grow and to help them achieve exceptional levels of performance. That is what this award is all about.”

Pholisa Monki, General Manager of Human Resources

Service Excellence Winner 2022

Roxanne Doyle
Atlanta Sugar & Products, Kempton Park

At BKB, we value Service Excellence, acknowledging this individual's commitment and the support of all those who contribute to our collective success. Putting clients first, even the smallest actions can have a significant impact.

“She worked hard to be able to fulfil the requirements of the position she holds today. She studied in her own time, completing many, many courses… and she is a big contributor to the team’s success today.”

André du Toit, Managing Director of PaKHouse Brands

Service Excellence Winner 2022

Lucinda De Wet
Retail & Fuels, Gqeberha 

“She also sees to it that all the pumps are serviced and although it may not seem that exceptional, I would like to tell you that this lady does it all on her own! When the BKB Fuel and Retail team was asked to vote for an award winner, De Wet was unanimously selected.”

Jacques van Niekerk, General Manager of BKB Retail & Fuels

Encourage Entrepreneurship Winner 2022

Madeleine Brown
Retail & Fuels, Sterkstroom 

Opportunity awaits us. We nurture a culture of constant renewal, encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit, fresh solutions, and open idea sharing. True impact comes from within. Be proactive, innovative problem solvers shaping a brighter future together.

“BKB’s Retail division owes its success to entrepreneurial managers who remain accountable to their branches and committed to BKB. One of these managers, a leader among her peers, is Madeleine Brown, the manager of the Sterkstroom branch.”

Jacques van Niekerk, General Manager of BKB Retail & Fuels

Drive Earnings Winner 2022

Jan Erasmus
Livestock & Auctioneering, Humansdorp

Prosperity is within reach. Profit drives our business, fostering growth and job opportunities. At BKB, we prioritise cost-effective, sustainable practices for the benefit of all stakeholders. Each of us holds the responsibility to contribute responsibly, ensuring a healthy financial position for job stability and a promising future. Profitability requires collective effort from all of us.

“He doesn't do it on his own. He empowers and appreciates those he works with. It is worthwhile to observe the way that he engages with his people. It is a unique privilege to receive the Drive Earnings award within an eight-month period.” 

Dr Cobus Oberholzer, BKB General Manager Livestock, Properties and Auctioneering.

Drive Earnings Winner 2022

Frans Lombard
BKB Grainco, Porterville 

“We want to thank you for your contribution and assure you that it hasn’t gone unnoticed. We are proud of you, we love you and recognise your achievement. Please give Brutus his bone-award when you get home and tell him how proud we are.”

André du Toit, Managing Director of PaKHouse Brands.

Conserve the Environment Winner 2022

Thinus Van Schalkwyk
Wool & Mohair, Calvinia

These individuals work diligently to extract resources from the land but are equally dedicated to restoring the balance between nature and humanity. They conserve the environment, our cherished home. At BKB, we admire and honor those who give back to the earth. The environment's well-being is within our influence. We hold it in high regard and strive to become an earth-caring company, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

“Sustainability could mean a lot of things, but for us doing business with farmers, it implies feasibility for the business of farming. It means that we will be able to continue doing business with our clients. And Thinus is particularly good at fostering these relationships.”

Isak Staats, General Manager Wool & Mohair