Matsetse-Mpete is also a public speaker who holds motivational talks in schools, women prisons and women empowerment seminars. She explained that Women Achievers Awards was a platform that recognises, honours and celebrates women evolving and becoming. The awards are an inspiration and empowering space for women from all walks of life. “A woman achiever is a woman who is the embodiment of every dream dreamt, a woman who has achieved success in her career path and has demonstrated commitment to the success of other women and girls,” she said.
“The objectives of these awards are to establish a platform where Women Excellence is recognised and celebrated, to provide a networking platform for women and girls and to establish a mentorship hub for the upcoming. All honourees will become mentors to upcoming women and girls in their specific field of expertise.” Matsetse-Mpete further explained that the public carried out nominations. Speaking of People’s Choice Award, she said nominations would be sent electronically during the event by attendees and the honourees announced at the end of the programme. She added that they had a panel of judges that evaluates all nominees for their awards categories with emphasis on women making a difference in the community and excelling in their respective fields of endeavour. She emphasised that their selection process was premised on transparency and accountability.
