South Africa, June 11 -- Chosen from a pool of 78 applicants from around the country and across advertising, marketing, design, and communications, these women have each been awarded a festival pass valued at R105,000, with their flights and accommodation covered by their companies or sponsors. Their only requirement? A commitment to take up space where it matters most.

The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) is proud to have played a part in this initiative, with our executive director, Gillian Rightford, serving as an independent judge.

"This was a humbling and energising process," says Rightford. "The depth of talent, ambition, and insight in the submissions made the selection incredibly difficult - they all deserved ...