?
More than 200 women from our Responsibility Centre Operations and Finance attended this year's celebration of Women's Month with the beautiful theme of Flowers at Nooitgedacht Estate.
For the first time, Prof Nicola Smith, our Action Chief Operating Officer, joined us for this day of celebrations. “As a gardener at heart, I can think of no better way to celebrate the beauty, the resilience, and the brilliance of women than through flowers," she said.
In her address, she reminded us that, like a flower, we too bloom at our own pace. “Some take longer to flourish, and that's okay because we are all on our own unique journey."
“And in the same way, Facilities Management doesn't just build structures — they shape landscapes, weaving beauty and colour between bricks and concrete. Maties Sport proudly frames our world-class sports facilities against the breathtaking fynbos backdrop on Stellenbosch Mountain. Innovus stewards the Botanical Garden, a living archive of plants that are extinct in their native lands but thrive here," said Prof Nicola.
“Our IT colleagues let us send virtual flowers — thoughtful digital blooms on birthdays and celebrations — while Finance helps us bring to life a vibrant, flower-filled event like today — within budget, of course."
“In our RC," said Prof Nicola, “every part of our ecosystem adds colour, care and creativity — much like a well-tended garden. There are also the invisible gardeners, those women amongst us who work quietly, behind the scenes, nurturing spaces and people without seeking the spotlight. A lot of them made this day happen. And I thank you for that."
This year, Innovus (and SUNCOM) played host, and with some added energy from our MC for the day, Boitumelo Ndaba, the day was full of colour, laughs, a few very lucky draws, great food, dancing, and (of course) flowers!
Have a look at the beautiful photos taken by our photographer, Curt Ruiters, here.
Well done and thank you to Anita Nel, Chief Director of Innovation and Commercialisation, and her Innovus team, including Mariette Hanekom and the team at Ceco, for another fantastic event.
?
