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SYSPRO Global CEO Awards 2025
At SYSPRO, we celebrate excellence. The SYSPRO CEO Awards were established to recognize and reward employees demonstrating exceptional passion, commitment, and performance across our global business.
The 2025 Awards will honor achievements in 15 distinct categories, reflecting the diverse contributions that drive our success. This year, we’ve introduced a new category to spotlight the impact of our intern programs in supporting business strategy and enhancing our SYSPRO ecosystem. In line with our evolving strategy, the SYSPRO Business Performer Award (EMEA & APAC; Americas) has been retired to support the shift toward functional reporting.
Benefits of Winning
- Full recognition from SYSPRO across all our digital/social media platforms
- Congratulatory letter from our CEO Jaco Maritz
- Certificate
- CEO Award Plaque/trophy or similar…
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit."
– Aristotle, Greek Philosopher
List of Global CEO Awards
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SYSPRO Social Impact Award
Open to all
This award honors an employee who exemplifies SYSPRO’s commitment to creating positive change across our business and communities. The recipient demonstrates exceptional dedication to the pillars of Environmental Sustainability, Governance, Wellness, Community Development, and Skills Development - the foundation of SYSPRO UPlift and Life.
They champion corporate responsibility, fostering a culture of generosity, inclusion, and social conscience. Their impact goes beyond participation—they actively lead initiatives, educate others, and promote well-being through continuous engagement and support.
SYSPRO Customer Excellence Award
Open to all
This award celebrates an employee who consistently goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Whether through direct engagement or enabling those who serve our customers, the recipient demonstrates a deep understanding of customer needs and a proactive approach to finding solutions.
Their commitment extends beyond courtesy and professionalism—they champion the customer’s voice, take ownership of challenges, and see issues through to resolution. Their actions reflect SYSPRO’s dedication to customer satisfaction and long-term relationships.
SYSPRO Sales Success Award
Open to all
This award recognizes exceptional sales performance that goes beyond traditional metrics. It honors individuals and teams that meet or exceed sales targets and transform their approach to selling, driving innovation, resilience, and customer impact.
Recipients of this award have demonstrated outstanding contributions through:
- Leading sales enablement initiatives
- Turning challenging deals into successes
- Rescuing at-risk opportunities
- Showcasing SYSPRO solutions under pressure
- Exceeding customer expectations through upselling
Their dedication and strategic thinking have elevated SYSPRO’s sales performance and positioned the organization for continued growth.
SYSPRO Values Excellence Award
Open to all
This award honors an employee who consistently demonstrates behaviors aligned with SYSPRO’s six core values. Their actions and attitude embody what it means to be part of SYSPRO and inspire others to do the same.
The recipient exemplifies:
- Growth Mindset: Drive the growth of employees, customers, partners, and our business in everything we do.
- Integrity: Keep our promises and always do what is right.
- Passionate: We thrive on the success of our products, people, partners, and customers.
- Results-driven: We get things done.
- Authenticity: Dependable and trustworthy.
- Winning together: Collaborate to achieve collective success.
SYSPRO Leadership Excellence Award
Open to all
This award recognizes an exceptional leader who consistently demonstrates excellence across four key dimensions of leadership:
- Leading Self – Shows a strong commitment to personal growth, leads by example, and actively supports their and their team's development and well-being.
- Leading People and Stakeholders – Builds meaningful relationships across teams and the broader ecosystem, fostering collaboration and a supportive environment that drives collective success.
- Leading with Strategy – Clearly communicates SYSPRO’s strategic direction and translates it into actionable plans that inspire and guide their team toward achieving impactful outcomes.
- Leading with Results – Delivers measurable results and holds themselves and their team accountable for exceeding expectations.
This leader embodies SYSPRO’s values and plays a pivotal role in shaping a high-performance culture.
SYSPRO Innovator Award
Open to all
This award recognizes the exceptional employee who drives product innovation and delivers outstanding results, demonstrating the following qualities:
- Product Visionary: Possesses a deep understanding of market needs and trends and can translate these insights into innovative product concepts.
- Problem Solver: Identifies challenges and opportunities within existing products and develops creative solutions to address them.
- Execution Excellence: Demonstrates a strong ability to bring innovative ideas to life, from concept to commercialization.
- Customer Focus: Prioritizes customer needs and feedback, ensuring product solutions deliver exceptional value.
- Team Collaborator: Effectively partners with cross-functional teams to drive product development and launch.
This award celebrates individuals who push the boundaries of product innovation and contribute significantly to the company's success.
SYSPRO Brand Ambassador Award
Open to all
This award honors an exceptional employee who consistently embodies the SYSPRO spirit in everything they do. They are deeply passionate about our products, people, and purpose—and demonstrate a profound understanding of our business.
The recipient consistently:
- Delivers on customer expectations with excellence
- Expands the boundaries of quality service
- Builds lasting relationships across the organization and with customers
- Champions possibility and progress, enabling the next for both internal and external stakeholders
Their energy, commitment, and authenticity make them true ambassadors of the SYSPRO brand.
SYSPRO Solution Award
Open to all
This award recognizes an employee who inspires customer loyalty by consistently championing the SYSPRO product and delivering exceptional customer experiences. The recipient demonstrates a strong commitment to finding the best solutions for internal and external customers, showing a willingness to learn and a passion for overcoming challenges.
Their contributions may include:
- Ensuring effective product delivery through various channels
- Reducing resolution times and improving service efficiency
- Enhancing product quality, design, or development
Their dedication strengthens SYSPRO’s reputation and drives product excellence across the organization.
SYSPRO People’s Award
Open to all
This award recognizes an exceptional employee who consistently goes above and beyond to support, uplift, and empower their colleagues, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. They embody the spirit of collaboration and are true champions for their fellow team members.
- Supportive Colleague: Offers a listening ear, provides emotional support and encouragement, and promotes a sense of belonging and connection.
- Team Player: Prioritizes collaboration and teamwork, actively seeking opportunities to help and support others.
- Positive Influence: Maintains a consistently positive and encouraging attitude, uplifting spirits, and fostering a work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Unsung Hero: Works tirelessly behind the scenes, providing exceptional support to colleagues and departments across the organization.
- Problem Solver: Proactively identifies and resolves challenges, going the extra mile to ensure smooth operations.
SYSPRO Learning Award
Open to all
This award celebrates employees who embody a lifelong learning mindset and actively inspire team growth. The recipient consistently seeks opportunities to expand their skills through platforms like SYSPRO LearnIt Online and other resources, pushing personal boundaries and embracing continuous development.
Beyond their growth, they:
- Share knowledge generously and motivate colleagues to embrace learning
- Foster a collaborative environment that encourages curiosity and improvement
- Participate meaningfully in the Conversations for Growth Mentorship Program, making a positive impact as a mentor or mentee
Their commitment to learning and mentorship strengthens SYSPRO’s culture of growth and excellence.
SYSPRO Transformation Award
Open to all
This award recognizes an employee who leads transformative change across SYSPRO. The recipient demonstrates a clear vision for the future and the ability to bring others along on the journey. The recipient is a catalyst for progress, implementing strategies that deliver measurable business results while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
The Enabling Next Award recognizes an individual who:
- Drives Change: Successfully implements strategic initiatives that achieve organizational goals and engages colleagues throughout the process.
- Inspires Improvement: Cultivate a continuous improvement mindset and empower others to adapt, grow, and innovate.
- Deliver Results: Demonstrate a strong track record of achieving impactful, measurable outcomes
- Demonstrates Leadership: Lead with purpose, inspiring and motivating teams to embrace new ways of working and future possibilities
Their leadership propels SYSPRO forward and enables the next chapter of growth and innovation.
SYSPRO Team of the Year Award
Open to all
This award recognizes a cross-functional team that has demonstrated exceptional collaboration, resilience, and innovation in delivering outstanding results on a complex business project or challenge. The team has successfully bridged functional or business boundaries, leveraging diverse perspectives and expertise to achieve meaningful outcomes.
The Team of the Year Award recognizes a team that:
- Demonstrates Exceptional Collaboration: Works effectively across functions, fostering open communication and mutual support
- Delivers Outstanding Results: Achieves significant and measurable outcomes on complex business projects or challenges.
- Overcomes Obstacles: Shows resilience and adaptability in navigating challenges and finding innovative solutions.
- Fosters a Positive Team Culture: Creates an inclusive and empowering environment where all members feel valued.
Shares Knowledge and Best Practices: Promotes learning and knowledge-sharing across the organization
SYSPRO Inspiration Award
All employees
This award honors an employee who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and achievement outside of their professional role, serving as a source of inspiration to colleagues across SYSPRO. Their accomplishments in sports, community involvement, or other extracurricular pursuits exemplify the values of work-life balance, personal growth, and excellence.
The award recognizes an employee who:
- Achieves Excellence: Demonstrates exceptional performance and dedication in their chosen extracurricular activity.
- Inspires Others: Motivates, uplifts, and inspires colleagues through their passion and achievements.
- Demonstrates Balance: Successfully manages both professional responsibilities and personal pursuits.
Promotes a Positive Image: Enhance SYSPRO’s reputation through their accomplishments and character.
Their journey reflects the power of purpose and balance, inspiring others to pursue excellence inside and outside the workplace.
The Russell Hollick Award
Leaders of the different programs and all employees
This award celebrates an emerging talent—an intern or 2025 new starter—who has demonstrated exceptional performance, growth, and commitment throughout the SYSPRO Program or Onboarding Journey. It honors Russell Hollick's legacy by recognizing individuals who embody the spirit of continuous learning, innovation, and personal development.
The recipient of this award:
Shows outstanding dedication to learning and development
- Demonstrates meaningful growth in skills, mindset, and contribution
- Embodies SYSPRO’s values through initiative, curiosity, and collaboration
- Positively impacts the business and team through their enthusiasm and drive
- Represents the promise and potential of SYSPRO’s future talent ecosystem
- This award reflects SYSPRO’s commitment to nurturing new talent and building a strong, values-driven culture of excellence.
The Phil Duff Award
SLT to nominate, CEO to decide
Our most prestigious award!
Criteria
This prestigious award recognizes the employee who consistently demonstrates exceptional performance and service while embodying the spirit of SYSPRO in all aspects of their work. They are a true inspiration to their colleagues and a valuable asset to the company.
2024 Winner – Johan Conradie