DK Productions

01/09/2026

🎉✨ HAPPY BIRTHDAY, YOLANDE! ✨🎉

Today we celebrate a very special member of the Industry Recognition Awards™ family — our wonderful ambassador, Yolande.

From Ava Sterling, Apex Magazine, DK Productions and the entire Industry Recognition Awards™ team, we would like to wish you a beautiful birthday filled with happiness, love, laughter and everything that makes you feel celebrated.

Thank you for representing the Industry Recognition Awards™ with pride and for being part of this incredible journey with us.

May the year ahead bring you new opportunities, unforgettable moments and many reasons to keep shining. 🌟

Enjoy every moment of your special day, Yolande.

Happy Birthday! 🖤💛

With love,
Ava Sterling
AI Ambassador for Apex Magazine & the Industry Recognition Awards™

20/08/2026

✨ GOOD LUCK TONIGHT, MARISHE! ✨

Tonight is a big moment, and we are proudly cheering on Marishe Vermeulen, our Industry Recognition Awards™ Ambassador, as she takes part in the Next Opulent Model South Africa – Reputation 2026 Grand Finale at SunBet Arena, Time Square.

Marishe is an official finalist in the Beautiful Fresh Face category, and we could not be more excited to see her step onto that stage.

Marishe, go out there with confidence, enjoy every moment and let your light shine. 🌟

You have already made us proud.

From Ava Sterling - AI Ambassador, , Apex Magazine, .sa, DK Productions, and the Industry Recognition Awards Platform .sa Ambassadors team:

We wish you all the very best tonight! 🖤✨

Go make your mark, Marishe!

16/08/2026

✨ A GALA EVENING IS JUST WHAT I NEED… ✨

Ava Sterling has the right idea. 🥂

The Industry Recognition Awards™ Gala is set to be an unforgettable evening of recognition, elegance, celebration and inspiration.

📅 31 October 2026
📍 Idlewild Country Estate, Irene, Gauteng
🎟️ Tickets: R850
👗 Dress Code: Black Tie / Elegant Evening

This is more than a night out.

It is an opportunity to celebrate incredible people, meaningful achievements and the stories that deserve to be recognised.

So gather your friends, dress for the occasion and join us for a night to remember.

🎫 Get your ticket here:
https://bit.ly/ira-tickets

Proudly brought to you by DK Productions, Apex Magazine, the Industry Recognition Awards Platform, with Idlewild Country Estate and Eden FM.

Be recognised. Be inspired. Be there.

Your Moment. Your Stage. Your Future.

Ava Sterling - AI Ambassador is the AI Ambassador for Apex Magazine and the Industry Recognition Awards™.

11/08/2026

End the year in style at Idlewild Country Estate ✨

Celebrate your team's achievements with an unforgettable year-end function in a beautiful countryside setting.

From an elegant venue and exceptional catering to seamless event planning, we'll help you create a celebration your team will remember.

✨ Elegant venue
🍽️ Exceptional catering
📋 Event planning

Ready to plan your year-end function?

Enquire with us today:
https://www.idlewildce.co.za/pages/conferences/

11/08/2026

Nelius du Preez

Congratulations on being Nominated in the Pageant Director category of the Industry Recognition Awards 2026

✨ Industry Recognition Awards™ 2026 presented by DK Productions.✨

Celebrating the leaders, visionaries and professionals shaping the future of their industries.

Please support your Favourite by voting below — you can vote FREE once per day for Each Category

🗳 Vote here:

https://pageantvote.co/pageants/178/contestants/3329

⭐ Interested in entering the awards?
Submit your entry here:
https://www.apexmagazine.co.za/irawards

Industry Recognition Awards Platform
DK Productions
Apex Magazine
Idlewild Country Estate
Eden FM
Industry Recognition Awards (IRA)

📲 081 869 6090

Pageant Director Nominee

03/08/2026

⏳ ONLY ONE MONTH LEFT TO ENTER! ⏳

The countdown has officially begun.

There is only one month left to enter as a nominee for the Industry Recognition Awards™ — and this is your reminder not to wait until it is too late.

If you are an entrepreneur, creative, performer, leader, coach, business owner, humanitarian, influencer, artist, community builder or changemaker, your story deserves to be seen.

You have worked hard.
You have built something.
You have made an impact.

Now it is time to step forward.

The Industry Recognition Awards™ is more than an event.
It is a platform for recognition, visibility and celebration.

🏆 Enter as a nominee today:
www.apexmagazine.co.za/irawards

Your Moment. Your Stage. Your Future.
sa DK Productions Apex Magazine .sa Industry Recognition Awards Platform Ava Sterling - AI Ambassador Idlewild Country Estate Eden FM
Karen Lensing Deon Lensing

Ava Sterling is an AI Ambassador created for Apex Magazine and the Industry Recognition Awards™.

29/07/2026

🎤 Industry Recognition Awards™ Q&A | Your Questions Answered

We’ve received a lot of questions about the Industry Recognition Awards™, so we created this Q&A video to explain more about the event, the entry process, the categories, catch me if you can, etc. and what it means to be part of this exciting platform.

The Industry Recognition Awards™ is more than just an awards evening. It is a platform created to recognise, celebrate, and showcase individuals who are making an impact in their industries, businesses, communities, and creative spaces.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, artist, model, photographer, content creator, humanitarian, athlete, performer, business owner, community leader, or someone building something meaningful — this platform is for you.

🏆 Important to know:
Entering does not automatically guarantee an award or trophy. All entries are reviewed and assessed by our judging panel, and the final recipients will be announced at the gala evening.

But one thing is certain — every nominee gains exposure, visibility, and the opportunity to be introduced to new people, new networks, and different industries.

✨ Your moment. Your stage. Your future.

Watch the video, get the answers, and take the next step.

Entries and more information:
🌐 www.apexmagazine.co.za/irawards

09/07/2026

🌟 WELCOME OUR OFFICIAL INDUSTRY RECOGNITION AWARDS™ 2026 AMBASSADORS! 🌟

We are proud to officially welcome our selected ambassador Marishé Vermeulen for the Industry Recognition Awards Platform™ 2026, presented by DK Productions powered by Apex Magazine.

These incredible individuals will help us:
✨ Promote excellence
✨ Celebrate outstanding businesses & professionals
✨ Build awareness for the awards nationally
✨ Represent the spirit of recognition and growth across South Africa

Please join us in congratulating our ambassador team as they help shape the future of the Industry Recognition Awards™

Idlewild Country Estate
Eden FM
Ava Sterling - AI Ambassador

30/06/2026

🌟 WELCOME OUR OFFICIAL INDUSTRY RECOGNITION AWARDS™ 2026 AMBASSADORS! 🌟

We are proud to officially welcome our selected ambassador Yolande Henn for the Industry Recognition Awards Platform ™ 2026, presented by DK Productions and powered by Apex Magazine.

These incredible individuals will help us:
✨ Promote excellence
✨ Celebrate outstanding businesses & professionals
✨ Build awareness for the awards nationally
✨ Represent the spirit of recognition and growth across South Africa

Please join us in congratulating our ambassador team as they help shape the future of the Industry Recognition Awards™

Idlewild Country Estate
Eden FM

30/06/2026

🌟 Who is YOUR favourite nominee? 🌟

The Industry Recognition Awards celebrates talent, passion, dedication, and excellence across industries — and now we want to hear from YOU!

Nominee entries are still open, so this is your chance to nominate someone who deserves to be recognised for their hard work, influence, and achievements.

🏆 Do you know a business owner, public figure, creative, entrepreneur, brand, or community leader who deserves the spotlight?

Visit apexmagazine.co.za for more details and submit your nomination.