Sunday Times has announced the finalists of this year’s Sunday Times GenNext awards.
Now in its 17th year, The Sunday Times GenNext event is famed for celebrating a variety of cool brands and consumer behavior.
The winners in 61 categories will be celebrated at the virtual Sunday Times GenNext Awards event scheduled to take place on Thursday, 09 September 2021.
This year also saw the introduction of some new categories, reflecting rapid innovation and consumer technology adoption: Coolest online store, Coolest technology brand, Coolest digital learning platform, and Coolest fitness device.
Finalists of the Sunday Times GenNext Awards
Coolest Banks 2021
- ABSA
- Capitec Bank
- FNB
- Nedbank
- Standard Bank
Coolest Cellphones 2021
- HiSense
- Huawei
- iPhone
- Nokia
- Samsung
Coolest Clothing Stores 2021
- H&M
- Markham
- Mr. Price / MRP
- Sportscene
- Woolworths
Coolest Clothing Brands 2021
- Adidas
- Gucci
- Louis Vuitton / LV
- Nike
- Redbat
Coolest Hotels 2021
- Blue Waters Hotel
- City Lodge
- Protea Hotel
- Sun City Hotel
- Sun International
Coolest Shopping Malls 2021
- Canal Walk
- Gateway Theatre of Shopping
- Mall of Africa
- Sandton City Mall
- V & A Waterfront Mall
Coolest Online Store 2021
- Amazon
- Mr. Price / MRP
- Superbalist
- Takealot.com
- Zara
Coolest Companies to work for 2021
- Apple
- BMW
- Mercedes-Benz
- Nike
- Samsung
Coolest Telecomms Providers 2021
- Cell C
- MTN
- Rain
- Telkom
- Vodacom
Coolest Tinned Food 2021
- All Gold
- Koo
- Lucky Star
- Pick n’ Pay No Name Brand
- Woolworths
Coolest Public Transport Brand 2021
- Bolt
- City to City
- Gautrain
- Taxi
- Uber
Coolest Motor Vehicles 2021
- BMW
- Ferrari
- Lamborghini
- Mercedes-Benz
- Range Rover
Coolest Stationery Store 2021
- CNA
- Game
- Makro
- PNA
- Shoprite
Coolest Petrol Stations 2021
- Caltex
- Engen
- Sasol
- Shell
- Total
Coolest Local Entertainment Places 2021
- Gold Reef City
- Kruger National Park
- Sun City
- Table Mountain
- Ushaka Marine World
Coolest Technology Brand 2021
- Apple
- Huawei
- Microsoft
- Samsung
Coolest Weekly Newspapers 2021
- City Press Newspaper
- Rising Sun
- Soccer Laduma Newspaper
- Sunday Sun
- Sunday Times
Coolest TV Channels 2021
- Cartoon Network / CN (Dstv Channel 301)
- Channel O (DStv Channel 320)
- Disney Channel (Dstv Channel 303)
- Mzansi Magic (Dstv Channel 161)
- Nickelodeon ( Dstv Channel 305)
Coolest Local TV Programmes/series 2021
- Durban Gen
- Gomora
- The Queen
- The River
- Uzalo
Coolest Kids TV Channels 2021
- Boomerang (DStv Channel 302)
- Cartoon Network (DStv Channel 301)
- Disney (DStv Channel 303)
- Disney Junior (DStv Channel 309)
- Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305)
Coolest Advertising Medium 2021
- Television
- TikTok
- YouTube
Coolest Music Store/website/streaming 2021
- Fakaza Music
- Google Play Music
- Mp3 Juice
- Spotify
- YouTube Music
Coolest Radio Stations 2021
- 5FM
- Jacaranda
- Metro FM
- Ukhozi FM
- Umhlobo Wenene
Coolest Breakfast Cereals 2021
- Futurelife
- Jungle Oats
- Kellogg’s Coco Pops
- Kellogg’s Corn Flakes
- Weet-Bix
Coolest Grocery Stores 2021
- Checkers
- Pick n Pay
- Shoprite
- Spar
- WoolworthsFood
Coolest Fast Food Places 2021
- Debonairs Pizza
- KFC
- McDonald’s
- Spur
- Steers
Coolest Restaurants 2021
- Debonairs Pizza
- McDonald’s
- Mugg & Bean
- RocoMamas
- Spur Steak Ranch
Coolest Energy Products 2021
- Dragon Energy Drink
- Energade
- Monster Energy Drink
- Powerade
- Red Bull Energy Drink
Coolest Snacks 2021
- Doritos
- Lay’s
- Oreos
- Pringles
- Simba
Coolest Cold Drinks 2021
- Appletizer
- Coca-Cola
- Fanta
- Lemon Twist
- Sprite
Coolest Universities 2021
- Unisa
- University of Cape Town / UCT
- University of Johannesburg / UJ
- University of Pretoria / TUKS
- Wits University/ WITS
Coolest Sweets 2021
- Beacon Jelly Tots
- Maynards
- Pin Pop
- Smarties
- Yogueta
Coolest Chocolates 2021
- Cadbury Dairy Milk
- Ferrero Rocher
- KitKat
- Lindt
- Lunch Bar
Coolest TV/streaming/content channels/platforms 2021
- DSTV
- Netflix
- Showmax
- TikTok
- YouTube
Coolest Online Influencer 2021
- AKA
- Bonang Matheba
- Cassper Nyovest
- Pearl Thusi
- Somizi Mhlongo
Coolest Gaming Console 2021
- Cellphone
- Computer / laptop
- Playstation Consoles
- PSP / Ps Vita
- Xbox Consoles
Coolest Male Deodorants 2021
- Adidas
- Axe
- English Blazer
- Nivea Men
- Playboy
Coolest Female Deodrants 2021
- Avon
- Dove
- Nivea
- Playgirl
- Shield
Coolest Feminine Hygiene Products 2021
- Always
- Avon Feminine
- Kotex
- Lil-Lets
- Stayfree
Coolest Specialist Health Stores 2021
- Avon
- Clicks
- Dis-Chem
- Game
- Woolworths
Coolest Make-Up Brands 2021
- Avon
- Inuka
- L’Oréal Base
- MAC
- Revlon
Coolest Social Media Platforms 2021
- TikTok
- YouTube
Coolest Soap Bars 2021
- Dettol
- Dove
- Lifebuoy
- Nivea
- Protex
Coolest Spreads 2021
- Black Cat Peanut Butter
- Melrose
- Nutella
- Rama
- Yum Yum Peanut Butter
Coolest Local Sportsperson 2021
- Doctor Khumalo
- Percy Tau
- Siphiwe Tshabalala
- Siya Kolisi
- Thembinkosi Lorch
Coolest Local Club DJ’s 2021
- Black Coffee
- DJ Kabza de Small
- DJ Zinhle
- Major League DJz
- Master KG
Coolest Local Celeb 2021
- AKA
- Big Zulu
- Cassper Nyovest
- Connie Ferguson
- DJ Zinhle
Coolest Shoe/Footwear Brands 2021
- Adidas
- Jordan
- Nike
- Puma
- Vans
Coolest Skincare Products 2021
- Avon
- Dove
- Gentle Magic
- Nivea
- Vaseline
Coolest Colleges 2021
- Boston City College
- Cape College
- Damelin College
- IIE Rosebank College
- Port Elizabeth TVET College
Coolest Toy Store 2021
- Crazy Store
- Game
- Makro
- Toys R Us
- ToyZone
Coolest Food Delivery App 2021
- Bolt Food
- Checkers Sixty
- Mr. Delivery / Mr D
- Pick n Pay Delivery
- Uber Eats
Coolest Insurance companies 2021
- 1st For Women Insurance
- Clientèle
- Discovery
- Old Mutual
- OUTsurance
Coolest Digital Learning Platform 2021
- Google Classroom
- Mindset Channel (DStv channel 319)
- YouTube
- Zoom
Coolest Loyalty Programme 2021
- Clicks Club Card
- Pick n Pay Smart Shopper
- Shoprite Xtra Savings
- Vodacom
- Woolworths Rewards
Coolest Fitness Device 2021
- Apple Watch
- Galaxy Fit 2
- Huawei Health Band
- Huawei Watch
- Samsung Gear Fit
Coolest Sauces 2021
- All Gold
- Chicken Licken / Soul Fire Sauce
- Nando’s Sauces
- Spur Sauces
- Steers Sauces
Coolest Hot beverage 2021
- Jacobs
- McDonald’s
- MILO
- NESCAFÉ
- Nestlé Hot Chocolate
Coolest Shower Gel 2021
- Avon Products
- Dove Shower Gel
- Nivea Shower Gel
- Sanex
- Shower to Shower
Coolest Alcohol* 2021 (*Category only voted for by youth 18 years and older)
- Belgravia London Dry Gin
- Brutal Fruit
- Heineken Beer
- Hennessy Cognac
- Savanna Cider
Coolest Brand Overall 2021
- Adidas
- Apple
- BMW
- Gucci
- Louis Vuitton / LV
- Nike
- Puma
- Redbat
- Samsung
- Vans
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