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The ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA) shall convene an awards ceremony to honour participants of the .za namespace in 2024 under the following categories and criteria:  

2024 .za Top DNS Personality

  • The .za Top DNS Personality Award recognises a highly respected and outstanding ICT professional who has made a significant technical or academic contribution to the .za namespace over several years.

ZADNA Members' Member Award 2024

  • This category recognises an exemplary ZADNA Member as nominated and voted for by other Members who embody the organisational founding principles per the Electronic Communication and Transaction Act of 2002. The following detailed criteria should be followed:
  • Puts the .ZADNA Member community 'first';
  • Willing and able to engage (critically) on various .ZADNA Member community topics;
  •  Inspires other .ZADNA Members; and
  • They are always available and willing to participate in .ZADNA Member community activities.

Top emerging RAR

  • This Award recognises a new entry Registrar that has seen consistent growth in domain names for the 2024 FY (Strictly for small businesses)

Best-designed and accessible Website

  • The website should have a simple, straightforward navigation layout with a logical hierarchy and a search function. 
  • It should be responsive to different screen sizes and devices, minimize page load times by compressing pictures and optimizing code, and adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to provide accessibility for those with disabilities.

Top .za Registrar

  • This category will be a recognition to both large and small RARS who have contributed to the growth of the .za namespace in the previous financial year (2024)
  • .zadna will select winners based on retention and growth in domain name registrations