Additionally, each hero's school received 500,000 Smart Shopper Points, equivalent to R5000. Pick n Pay GM for marketing, Malcolm Mycroft said, "The young hero awards gives the company the opportunity to acknowledge students who have overcome difficulties and have contributed to their peers and community."
Winners - KwaZulu-Natal
Winners - Eastern Cape
Winners - Free State
"Heroes play an important role by making a difference to all of our lives. Congratulations to all achievers of these awards. We thank the radio stations and the participating schools for working with us to acknowledge the amazing achievement of these learners", concludes Mycroft.