On December 2nd, 2017, Elizabeth Ngonzi was honored as 'Advocate of the Year' during the African Diaspora Awards in New York, for her commitment to developing the lives of South African children from cradle to career.

The Transformation Award was presented to us – Our Uthando centre was developed into a heritage building - the old Transvaal Memorial Children's Hospital.

We received the ABSA Jewish Achievers Award.

The Lubner Family exemplify excellence and leadership not only in their individual philanthropy but in their family approach to giving. Spirit of Jo’burg Award received by us.

The FW de Klerk Foundation awarded us with the 5th annual FW de Klerk Goodwill award.

On March 2nd, the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund invited the SSCN members and stakeholders to a dinner showcasing best practices in the sport-for-development sector. Afrika Tikkun and Kick4Life received the inaugural SSCN Awards.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was received by founder Bertie Lubner at the Ernst & Young South African chapter of the World Entrepreneur Awards. YPO Award received by us.

Most Innovative Award received by us.

The Impumelelo Social Innovations Centre The Impumelelo Silver Award was received by us.