Liezel Van Der Westhuizen Awards, Recognition & Contributions

The statuesque Liezel van der Westhuizen, with her talents shrouded in professionalism and award-winning style, has become a very familiar sight (and voice) within South African on television screens and radio stations.

Combined with a multitude of awards and extensive experience across all media channels, Liezel offers a valuable combination of personality, style and consistent work ethic, to every project or event she chooses to undertake. Researching a little more about Liezel, reveals that she has a CV to impress – with coveted credentials and high qualifications to impress. Offering services from Virtual Speaking to Master of Ceremonies while embodying being a media personality gracefully, as well as doing voiceover work – and let’s not forget the sports and lifestyle events Liezel has done – she’s who you want to be at the forefront of your next big thing.

Considering her busy schedule, its impressive to see that she always finds the time to take on a new challenge. She finds ways to contribute to new initiatives or give back to her local communities. Below is a list of some of her awards, achievements and contributions that will leave you in awe.

  • 2017 – Ran Cape Town marathon trail run dressed as a Giraffe to raise funds for SPCA Wildlife Division
  • 2016 – SADC Regional Winner AFRICA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT
  • 2016 – Country Winner AFRICA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT
  • 2015 – Completed 70.3 Ironman (with a broken Wrist)
  • 2015 – Nominated for Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business, Government and Media
  • 2015 – 1st woman to model in Mercedes Benz Fashion Week SA
  • 2014 – 3rd place in Mr & Mrs Fitness Bikini Classic
  • 2014 – Channel 24 Award – Best Twitter account in Channel 24 awards
  • 2014 – Nominated for Best Dressed at L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate
  • 2014 – Completed the Attakwas 121km Extreme 1day MTB Challenge
  • 2013 – Named Glamour Magazine Woman of the year
  • 2013 – Completed The World’s Toughest Canoe Marathon for the 2nd time –The Dusi
  • 2013 – Finished 1st in Breede Summer Canoe Series- Mixed Doubles
  • 2013 – National Book Week Ambassador
  • 2012 – Listed as Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans
  • 2012 – Voted Number 80 in HEAT HOT 100
  • 2012 – Listed as Runners Worlds SA op 100 Running heroes of 2012
  • 2012 – 1st female announcer on the star & finish line of an Ironman Triathlon in the world.
  • 2012- 1st  female announcer at a at the Comrades Marathon start& finish line.
  • 2012 – Nominated for Green Heart Green Celeb Award
  • 2012 – Named Top 35 Inspirational Women – FINESSE Magazine
  • 2012 – Nominated for GLAMOUR Magazine Women of the Year
  • 2012 – Completed The Worlds Toughest Canoe Marathon –The Dusi
  • 2012 – National Book Week Ambassador
  • 2012 – Finished 1st in Breede Summer Canoe Series- Mixed Doubles
  • 2011 – Voted as one of Cosmopolitans Twitter Queen’s Plate
  • 2011 – Nominated for G-SPORT Most Stylish Personality
  • 2011 – Nominated for Best Dressed at L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate
  • 2011 – 1ST person to cycle a bike powered by social media to raise funds for bicycles for Velokhaya (cycling academy in Khayalitsha)
  • 2010 – Voted Number 18 in FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World
  • 2010 – Voted Number 62 in HEAT HOT 100
  • 2010 – Completed THE IRONMAN(3.8km swim;180km cycle and 42.2km run)
  • 2009 – Voted Number 63 in FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World
  • 2009 – Voted Number 90 in HEAT HOT 100
  • 2009 – Nominated for G-SPORT Most Stylish Personality
  • 2009 – Nominated for Olay SA ICONIC WOMAN for Media Personality
  • 2009 – Listed as 2nd Women in the World to Present Idols
  • 2008 – Voted Number 98 in HEAT HOT 100
  • 2008 – Voted Number 56 in FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World
  • 2008 – Voted Number 4 in SIMON RADEMAN’S best dressed women in SA
  • 2008 – Nominated Best New Comer – YOU MAGAZINE Stars of 2008
  • 2008 – Nominated for Best New Comer – PEOPLE MAGAZINE Crystal Awards
  • 2008 – Nominated for Best Dressed Presenter – PEOPLE MAGAZINE Crystal Awards
  • 2008 – Nominated for Best TV Presenter – PEOPLE MAGAZINE Crystal Awards
  • 2007 – Top 8 Finalist in Shape Magazine Cover Girl Search –
  • 2007 – Voted Best Team Player – Shape Magazine Cover Girl Search
  • 12 years School Attendance without Absence (Northridge Primary School & PTA Girls High)