Twenty-five years into our democracy, the manufacturing sector remains one of the least transformed in the South African economy. Sustainable transformation remains a key economic and social imperative, and one cannot over-emphasise the need for and the importance of continuing to pursue the transformation agenda. This is especially important in the manufacturing industry, where effective transformation can unlock new opportunities for companies and assist in improving competitiveness. SEIFSA acknowledges the importance of transformation and seeks to reward the company that has made the greatest strides in this regard within our sector.