NSTF-South32 Awards 2025/2026

The NSTF-South32 Awards are annual national awards recognising excellence in science, engineering, technology (SET) and innovation in South Africa. They accept nominations for individuals, teams or organisations contributing to SET and innovation. The awards are co-branded with South32 and include multiple categories with a two-stage nomination process. The 2025/2026 cycle carries the NSTF theme for 2026, 'Healthy Aging'.

Nominations may be submitted for individuals, teams or organisations working in science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa.

Two-stage nomination: register nominee online (by 2026-01-29) to receive official nomination form(s), then submit completed nomination documents by 2026-03-05. Registrations and documents are submitted via the online form and emailed nomination forms.