By BAKANG MOKOTO
3 April 2025- The National Press Club (NPC) has announced Lebone Litho Printers as its gold table sponsor for the 2024 Newsmaker of the Year awards. The generous sponsorship comes as a welcome addition to the existing support the NPC received from North West University (NWU), as the main sponsor, further elevating the awards and event’s prestige and stature.
The CEO of Lebone Litho Printers, Keith Michael said they firmly believe in the transformative influence of a free and dynamic press in shaping democracy and ensuring accountability among our leaders. Michael said this is why they take great pride in their support of the National Press Club awards, which commend the exceptional efforts of journalists, who fearlessly pursue the truth and report it objectively.
“By acknowledging the bravery and dedication of these individuals, we aim to motivate and empower a future wave of journalists to carry on this vital mission,” he said.
The NPC acting Chairperson, Antoinette Slabbert said the Newsmaker of the Year Awards is a celebration of the remarkable achievements and contributions of journalists, who have exhibited exceptional skill, courage, and dedication in their field. Slabbert said the sponsorship by Lebone Litho is a shot in the arm for their Newsmaker of the Year awards and comes as they are bracing themselves for this year’s event that promises to take these august awards to a new level of excellence.
“The sponsorship will significantly enhance the prize money allocated to various categories for this annual award to be hosted on 25 April 2025, at the CSIR.
“The support from Lebone Litho Printers aligns with the National Press Club’s mission to honour outstanding professionals in the journalism and communications industry with the Spokesperson of the Year expected to be announced at the event,” she said.
Slabbert further said with the collaboration and support from esteemed sponsors like Lebone Litho Printers and the main sponsor, North West University (NWU), this year’s event is set to be an extraordinary celebration.
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