Oh what a night!
The Coffee Magazine Awards 2024 was held in the picturesque Stellenbosch countryside, on Saturday night, 7th December. It was a perfect night all round - the weather was uncharacteristically special, the glitz & glamour, the VIBE. Everyone was there with an incredible attitude, ready to celebrate each other and we are just filled with gratitude that we had the opportunity to spoil so many incredible humans in this industry.
This year the CMAs was more than just an awards ceremony - it was the launch of the Coffee Magazine's 50th issue (soon to be unleashed!), it was the A Shot in the Dark 2024 prizegiving , it was the initiation of the Coffee Magazine Honour Roll and it was, of course the occasion to hand out winners in the 16 categories that made up the 2024 CMAs.
Thank you to our incredible partners who make this platform possible. Recognition and celebration keep an industry motivated and pushing forward. It's also important to remember that you are part of greater whole and to meet people from your industry you might not otherwise have the chance to. We're grateful for your support of this important Annual Event.
We proudly present to you, the winners for 2024!
Best New Café
WINNER: Republique
Presented by Red Espresso - Kirsty Reid
Best New Roastery
WINNER: Ekhaya Coffee Roasters
Presented by Zuka Green Coffee - Carol Corlett & Adele De Villiers
Excellence in Coffee
WINNER: Stevo Kühn
Presented by Sanremo - Massimo Martelatto & Werner Kannemeyer
Dedication to Education
WINNER: Shannon Black
Presented by Ciro Coffee Academy - Gabri Van Kraadenburg
Best Café Design
WINNER: Noble Coffee
Presented by Selati - Trichelle Morgan
Coffee Instructor of the Year
WINNER: Claire Strydom
Presented by African School of Coffee - Kwandile Sikhosana & Kimbal Stokes, accepted on behalf of David Walstra, Seam Coffee
Franchise of the Year
WINNER: vida e caffè
Presented by Koldserve - Warren Jenkings
Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year
WINNER: Topdose Roasters
Presented by FNB - Nicole Sykes
Best Coffee Packaging
WINNER: Bluebird Coffee Roasters
Presented by Brazmata - Nicole Moutsatsos & Marnus Marais, accepted by Luhle Mnyandu of Bluebird
Best On the Go Coffee
WINNER: Ollie’s
Presented by Dartpac - Ianesta De Villiers
Best Alternative Brewing Experience
WINNER: Bluebird Coffee Roasters
Presented by Hario - Imile de Villiers, accepted by Luhle Mnyandu
Café Community Award
WINNER: Die Skitter
Presented by Red Espresso - Kirsty Reid
Coffee Team of the Year
WINNER: Brothers Coffee
Presented by BWT Africa - Emile Berries and Elize Steyn
Café of the Year
WINNER: Father Coffee
Presented by Morrico Coffee Specialists and accepted by Winston Thomas on behalf of Father Coffee
Roastery of the Year
WINNER: Yellow Jacket Coffee Roasters
Presented by Jonsson Workwear - Leon Muller
Barista of the Year
WINNER: Olivier Balekage
Presented by Sanremo - Massimo Martelatto & Werner Kannemeyer
