31 October 2019: Christel Basson - Top100SA Difference Maker.
Difference Makers is an organization that really has the power to make a difference, to influence people around us to the point of us seeing changes in our country as a whole. I believe we should all strive for this as a collective, as the sum of influence is more than the singular attempts. Let’s make a difference. I Christel Basson have the privilege now to share my story on many platforms; I am privileged to share and become part of this platform of DMI-SA (Difference Makers International S.A.) too as a Top100 SA Difference Maker; being part of the platform of Change Makers S.A. as a Top100 SA Difference Maker. I have the privilege now to share my story on many platforms; I am privileged to share and be part of this platform of DMI-SA too; a huge thanks to Julie B Steynberg, who is the Country Ambassador of this initiative who started this in S.A. making dreams come true, supporting dreams.
10 October 2019: Sezanele Zondi - Top100SA Difference Maker.
DMI-SA inspires: Be the Change that you want! I Sezanele Zondi absolutely love this organisation Difference Makers S.A. I am Proud to be part of Greatness.
l am honored, blessed and favored to receive the recognition among the powerful Change Makers SA. It is overwhelming to be part of this platform now that started here in S.A. 2013. On that day it was also an honor to meet the powerful and amazing woman CEO and Country Ambassador of DMI-SA (Difference Makers S.A.); Julie Steynberg – the woman who started this initiative, TheBigDream: One Billion Dreams, a Global Movement. This recognition is a motivation for me to continue educating, inspiring and bringing hope. To DMI-SA thank you for the nomination, l am thankful; the gratitude to be part of something so great I have is indescribable. To Julie the Founder in S.A. https://www.differencemakers.co.za/my-why.html thank you so much for the nomination, thank you for being such an inspiration and for the incredible role you play in recognizing and paying the love forward; you are a blessing.
Indeed ‘Who l am makes a difference’. Being part of the International known #BlueRibbonCeremony (originated from California) makes me proud. I am honored indeed. Knowing the great feeling of receiving a #BlueRibbon l can now help spread the Message of Love, Appreciation and Recognition during Annual events, I cannot wait to let more people know about this movement. I believe: this process (BlueRibbonCeremony) should be done as many times as is possible. This nomination inspires me to continue educating, inspiring and bringing hope. Thank you for the nomination - l am thankful, my gratitude to everyone mentioned here. Creseldah Ndlovu thank you for my 1ste Blue Ribbon. Thank you to God, my family, SEZ team https://www.facebook.com/sezanele/ and the people who have supported the vision through the years.
Sezanele Zondi. This woman of worth with the heart of an angel; she is humble, a true philanthropist; an Outstanding Change MakerSA indeed: “Who you are makes a difference Sezanele”. Sezanele has been part of the International known #BlueRibbonCeremony (originated from California). Sezanele says: “I am honoured to be part of the #GlobalLoveAndChange Movement. I have met the Ambassador Julie B Steynberg in person at an event, she then nominated me to become one of the Change Makers SA. Knowing the great feeling of receiving a #BlueRibbon l can now help spread the Message of Love, Appreciation and Recognition during Annual events, I cannot wait to let more people know about this movement https://www.facebook.com/Global-Movement-One-Billion-Dreams-in-SA-262835500408273/ I know of the most amazing individuals; this is how I can share the love and show appreciation in my circle of influence too. I believe: this process should be done as many times as is possible; I also believe in empowerment and giving someone a smile because it is through a person that your life can be the change that is needed.
It was an honor to meet the powerful and amazing woman behind the Big Dream: who is CEO and Ambassador of DMI-SA https://www.differencemakers.co.za/sa-founder-julie-b-steynberg.html. This nomination inspires me to continue educating, inspiring and bringing hope. Thank you for the nomination l am thankful, my gratitude to everyone mentioned here (Creseldah Ndlovu included). Thank you to God, my family, SEZ team https://www.facebook.com/sezanele/ and the people who have supported the vision through the years.
This nomination is a blessing and an honour l received my blue ribbon from my sister and powerful inspiration Chriseldah Ndlovu who was recognizing 10 women and on that day it was also an honour to meet the powerful and amazing woman CEO and Ambassador of DMI-SA Julie Steynberg. I am inspired to continue educating, inspiring and bringing hope.Thank you for the nomination l am greatful and give thanks to God,my family,SEZ team and the people who have supported the vision through the years.
23 September 2019: Asgar Mahomed - Top100SA Difference Maker.
https://www.differencemakers.co.za/change-makers-sa/proudly-introducing-the-first-top-100-season-15583278
To be nominated as a SA Change Maker, is a proud moment for a me. A platform such as this will help me share the recipes of my successes and motivate others in achieving their goals. Somewhere out there are young Asgar’s who have ideas that have never been heard of. I’d like to provide support and encourage them to “Be the Change” and bring them one step closer to making their dreams a reality. As DMI-SA states: One person at a time, indeed.
16 September 2019 : Vanessa Botha - Top100SA Difference Maker.
https://www.differencemakers.co.za/change-makers-sa/proudly-introducing-the-first-top-100-season-14766466
DMI-SA encourages South Africans to duplicate themselves in others and to pay the love forward. “I Vanessa Botha love this. My life is my message ~ Ghandi. I love the African proverb that says: “If you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together.” It is clear: the concept ‘to help spread the message of love and appreciation’ and to unite South Africans through love and appreciation works! Great things happen when Change Makers stand firm to do this ‘together as one’. This is how I view the DMI-SA: it is a platform for Change Makers in S.A.; making as many individuals as they can part of a Global Movement; the One Billion Dreams. I view the many amazing individuals as being brought together unselfishly; inspiring South African’s to see the ‘Story’ of love and appreciation that will change the world. To encourage and to uplift others is a great gift. Already 15 000 stories in the world is used through this platform (DMI-SA); Difference Makers Int. S.A. to touch lives through the power of acknowledgement. DMI-SA tells stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things by impacting the world with their passions, talents and gifts. I’m personally inspired by every nominee I view and read from; I am encouraged through the braveness of woman and men who are true philanthropists who never gave up on their dream through tough times, yet they could go through hardships and still make a difference.
Ghandi said: my life is my message. Together with Julie’s passion to encourage greatness I want my life, my story to inspire everyone to be difference makers wherever they are - bloom where you are planted. Thank you Julie for believing in me and I’m filled with joy and appreciation that I can be associated with such an amazing brand.
It’s hard to express the amount of gratitude when I was nominated as a Top 100 S.A. Difference Maker. My first thoughts were: “Who me? I’m just an ordinary woman doing what I love to do; and that is to never stop encouraging others to become the best versions of them self”. This platform (DMI-SA) never ceases to share the talent of every Change Maker in S.A. uplifting their communities. This platform indeed empowers more South Africans Changing Lives making a difference; demonstrating the power of acknowledgement and how this deed of love and appreciation will change one person at a time. I’ve been inspired by stories of real people and how they overcame adversity and in times of pain” (Vanessa Botha)
28 August 2019 : Lungi Ngaphi - Top100SA Difference Maker.
https://www.differencemakers.co.za/change-makers-sa/proudly-introducing-the-first-top-100-season-13550100
“God works in mysterious ways Julie https://www.differencemakers.co.za/sa-founder-julie-b-steynberg.html. I am humbled by this seriously. There is so much power in giving. As I read through what you have done to make this platform Julie, here in S.A.; the passion for what you do, my goodness you have been representing God in it all truly!!! Such a phenomenal woman you are! I am truly humbled by your nomination of me. I celebrate you! ‘Thank you’ to you too back”.
27 August 2019 : Patience Ntuli - Top100SA Difference Maker.
My name is Patience Ntuli https://www.differencemakers.co.za/change-makers-sa/proudly-introducing-the-first-top-100-season-13663276. I am extremely delighted and encouraged to be part of DMI-SA. I am very delighted to be nominated, thank you for looking deep into this nomination by announcing me then as Top 100 SA Difference Maker, the time you put in to find Change Makers shows how much you care Julie https://www.differencemakers.co.za/sa-founder-julie-b-steynberg.html I pass my message of gratitude to Julie Steynberg who is the Country Ambassador of this life changing platform/ initiative. Thank you Julie for investing in others, meeting you in person made this nomination so special, you are the change that you wanted in this world. A special thanks goes to Creselda Ndhlovu for nominating me, you did this so well at your event at Protea Hotel. The DMI-SA platform is a great platform for Community builders like myself to learn and be sharpened as Change Makers S.A. I will continue to make a difference in the lives of ordinary citizens. This nomination to be a Top 100 SA Difference Maker enables me to network with other Difference Makers on this platform from one person to another; as the slogan shows. The positive impact it bring to simply work together as Change Makers totally impressed me. What a brilliant initiative this is, being part of a Global Love and Change Movement where 50 million lives was impacted so far! This nomination makes me part of something bigger and it will also broaden my mind to think outside the box; and to think of sustainable ways of making a difference in my community. This platform afforded by Difference Makers Int. S.A. (DMI-SA) will allow me to continue to spread the importance to bring the love; also to spread the message of appreciation to one another. I now can share my passion as philanthropist with more people, even with more people in different countries; making this world a better place to live in for all of us, with no one let out. I had find more hope on this platform, the energy it brings to what I already do has touched me tremendously. As a Community Builder, DMI-SA is a platform that resonate well with my goal, my passion and my love for the poor and hungry, DMI-SA is like wind beneath my wings, change has started and under the DMI-SA, the sky is not the limit. I pledge to continue to be a Change Maker, because who am I, makes the difference.
16 July 2019 : Ziyanda Masiza - Top100SA Difference Maker:
My name is Ziyanda Masiza (http://bit.ly/2Z3FKB7).
I would like to send a note of gratitude and encouragement to DMI-SA (Difference Makers Int. S.A.) for such an impactful initiative. I believe that all people want is to be seen & loved. This initiative epitomizes the ‘lift as we go up” slogan. I am very honoured & delighted to have been nominated by (link Julie hier) the Country Ambassador DMI-SA to take part in this Global Initiative. This is how S.A. will become part of this Global Change & Love Movement, touching lives one person at a time.; I indeed want to be part of the Big Dream- One Billion Dreams! Words fail to express how I truly feel, THANK YOU! I will do my best to help spread the message of love & appreciation. Being nominated as a Top100 SA Difference Maker inspires me to do more! If we are to make a meaningful impact in our society as women, we have to GO TOGETHER. The women on 09 August 1956 had had enough of the pass laws, they resolved to stand together to shift the system, not only for themselves/their society but for the generations to come. Here we are today, benefiting from their unwavering resolve, courage and bravery. We as the Women of the 21st century ought to also stand for something, shift it so generations after us can also derive value from our existence. Thank you for this platform because it is helping in bringing us together, for there is power in numbers.
“Shift inner, to shift outer”.
13 June 2019 : Buyisiwe Khoza - Top 100 SA Difference Maker
I would first like to that Itumeleng Mashishi for having nominated me as one of South Africa’s Top 100 SA Difference Makers. This not being her 1st nomination has made me realise that we take for granted the little we do as we believe we are vessels and should not be acknowledged as all Glory goes to the one above. Being a leader comes with many responsibilities and this has made me want to do more but come up with different strategies and benchmarking our programs for more people and provinces to be reached and benefit from what we do.
I would love to thank Julie for having considered the nomination and contacting me as this made me feel that I’m truly an asset and doing something wondrous thus impact positively to the nation giving selflessly and imparting knowledge and skills.My nomination has filled me with a strong sense of pride and honour to be part of human transforming endeavors. I understand fully the responsibilities of this position and look forward to interacting other Change Makers to create and bring more Change Makers.
The nation is filled with a lot of unrealized potential and I strive to be one of the best vehicles of transformation in order to assist the youth to realize the greatness that lies in them and how they can use that to turn their situations around. When accepting the nomination I shared my belief that this is a calling to help the dependent to be able to embrace their uniqueness and be the best versions of themselve as they transform their livelihoods.
20 May 2019 : Irene Fitzi-George (Barkley-West) - Top 100 SA Difference Maker
https://www.differencemakers.co.za/top-100-nominees/proudly-introducing-the-first-top-100-season-11297485
I am proud and will keep on being proud to now officially be part of a Global Movement of Change Makers S.A. and in the world. The Big Dream! One Billion Change Makers who do this! Being Top 100 SA Difference Maker ignite a higher purpose within me; a feeling to inspire others to become Change Makers S.A. too. As a Difference Maker, I know that my "action is what converts human dreams into significance. It propels others to bring out their best and their unique gifts. Being a Difference Maker, helps me to connect with them, and create a platform for them to connect and recreate too. I love the Slogan of Difference Makers S.A.: “I see us Standing Strong Together as Change Makers, being part of this amazing platform of Change Makers S.A., by looking to each other's interest and no longer each one looking to his own. Together as Change Makers we collectively and lovingly serving the world with our talents, gifts and grow in character. This is how we as Change Makers S.A. can help and expand each other's effort. Nominated as one of South Africa’s Top 100 SA Difference Makers through the platform DMI-SA (Difference Makers Int. S.A.) broaden my mind not to think and focus on the people, places and development here and now that surrounds me. It opens my mind and heart to see, feels, hear and touch with others the world and not just a piece. Being part of something that is not just present with you but presents somewhere else with the same impact immediately elevates the level where you are at; being part of the Global Love & Change Movement is great.
Julie you must know: "I Enjoy Working with you (by your example, your vision for Change Makers) & Learning how to Intentionally Tell my Story. You must know that you pull me out to step forward. By Reading & listening to Helice Sparky Bridges story I realize that she needed others in the beginning to pull her to run faster & further. Thank you for taking me upon this journey. May God bestow His blessings all the more on YOU. I can imagine it's not always easy for you. I am your biggest fan and admirer, YOU have an admirer in Barkley West🌷🌺🍀🌹🌸🌼🌻
I Irene dearly thank Angelique du Toit for Nominating me; Angelique du Toit (link) I thank you so much for your interest and time to consider nominating me to be part of this platform. When I received a call from Julie B Steynberg, the Country Ambassador DMI-SA it was unexpected and very touching to me”. After 23 years of community upliftment-work with a focus to empower children and youth, it means a lot to me to have the work recognized, especially by such a distinguished and valued organization such as DMI-SA. I want to thank God for implanting the vision of DMI-SA in the heart of the vision carrier. It is so wonderful that DMI-SA is able to host a platform for Change Makers that work selflessly to change for the better.
14 May 2019: Thembi Isaacs - Top 100 SA Difference Maker
https://www.differencemakers.co.za/top-100-nominees/proudly-introducing-the-first-top-100-season-19995823
Julie: “May God continue to use you to be a blessing for His glory on this platform of Change Makers S.A.”. It is an exciting and humbling experience to be nominated to be part of a Change Makers S.A. platform as Top 100 SA Difference Maker SA. I feel honoured that through DMI-SA I can be part of those that shows concern for everyone in need and with what this platform offer, one is always bound to get inspired by other Change Makers to reach out and never get tired in sharing the Love & Appreciation. So many are longing for the restoration to hear that they matter and are loved and I see DMI-SA is that platform. Thank you Julie for starting DMI-SA, thank you for believing in Love too.
I see DMI-SA (Difference Makers S.A.) as a platform of not only spreading Love & Appreciation in our nation and in the world; also do I see this platform in total as part of the obedience and love for God’s purpose. The Country Ambassador, Julie share the love and appreciation; also does she allows S.A. citizens to do this too, to become part of a Global Love Movement. I hope that she will with this, teach more people to do this too, also to let them become part of this platform, believing how important it is to believe this- S.A. need this for sure. I see how DMI-SA has created a platform that showcase that there are still brothers and sisters that believe and are saying that ‘Love never fails & Love works for all with no one let out‘. Our nation has lost hope and many people are good at pointing fingers without realizing that they as the change agents play an important role with positive change in their communities. An Top 100 SA Diffrence Maker I am now part of this movement; and I see it as my part to make it happen that many eyes will be opened to see the value of Love and Appreciation for one another. DMI-SA is that platform equipping S.A. for a better world and nation.
11 April 2019: Creseldah Ndlovu - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
I am so grateful, I am at awe of this nomination. Thank you Julie Steynberg, Country Ambassador for DMI-SA; much appreciation and best wishes to you and your team. Some shoes might be too big to fill, but the joy that it creates will be cherished forever. Sometimes those small things occupy the biggest part of our heart. Thank you so much Julie and more blessings as you continue encouraging us women; and all South Africans who are called in this community-building field- the Change Makers SA platform. What a great honour! I am so overwhelmed by joy to be nominated being part of Difference Makers SA organization; the Global Change and Love Movement. Someone once said: “a person who feels appreciated will always do more” indeed this sound like a fuel to my passion. The slogan of DMI-SA (Difference Makers S.A.): To help spread the message of love and appreciation and to give recognition to the people of S.A. is exactly what we stand for.
1 April 2019: Michelle Woest - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
I am filled with gratitude and overwhelmed with excitement to have been nominated as a Top 100 SA Difference Makers. I feel honoured and in the same time humbled to be recognized for just living out my dream and purpose in life; to live a beautiful meaningful life, a life where I can inspire, aspire, motivate and serve humanity. The more love we give, the more it grows. It is our duty to make the world a better place and serve where we can give others the gift of love and appreciation which DMI-SA (Difference Makers Int. S.A.) stand for; the Big Dream (One Billion Dreams SA) for all of humanity driven by Julie, the Country Ambassador who founded this platform in S.A. 2013. I resonate with the purpose of this platform and I cannot wait to work together with DMI-SA in making a difference in our country and our people. Thank you for this tremendous opportunity to all who work so hard to make this platform work. I have faith that we will be a beacon of hope for the ones that needs it the most. And thank you for serving others Julie, it is because of people like you that those that are surrounded by darkness, finds light, love, hope and their spirits are lifted in a way that enables them to serve others once again. A circle of love, pay it forward.
1 April 2019: Marina Prinsloo - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
I am humbled by this nomination.
I am a behind the scenes girl normally. Seeing where there is a need and trying to fill it. Last year has changed that to push me into the spotlight.
My passion is women and children, uplifting & empowering them to become the best they can be. I found that my chosen career gave me that platform, where I was able to connect with women from all walks of life, touching their souls, their thoughts and futures. And also importantly at the same time empowering my chosen career industry to attain international ethics and standards and fighting for it to be recognized in our own country as a worthy qualified career, this happened now in Feb 2019.
“Making a change starts with you (us), don’t expect others to do what you are not prepared to do.” says Marina
Yours in Stylish Empowerment
30 March 2019: Country Ambassador Julie Steynberg, Voted for: Change Maker of the Year 2019
Annemarie Laubscher. Worcester, Cape Province
YOU are sooooooo Unique and Special, I vote for you as Change Maker 2019💛
26 March 2019: Louise Auersperg - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
I am honoured and delighted to be part of the global change. Blessings.
3 March 2019: Margaret Hirsch - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
I am honoured to be a member of the top 100 difference makers in South Africa. I hope to use this platform to ensure that there are many more difference makers in the future and to ensure that the youth of this country realised that there is hope and that we live in a land of wealth and abundance. Anyone can do anything at any time if they believe they can.
What an honor to have received a Blue Ribbon from Difference Makers SA, Julie Steynberg. DMI-SA builds communities that Give people a Voice for Change and how great to have received this. I will be passing it on to someone who inspires me. Thank you Julie.
Difference Makers is an organization that really has the power to make a difference, to influence people around us to the point of us seeing changes in our country as a whole. I believe we should all strive for this as a collective, as the sum of influence is more than the singular attempts. Let’s make a difference. I Christel Basson have the privilege now to share my story on many platforms; I am privileged to share and become part of this platform of DMI-SA (Difference Makers International S.A.) too as a Top100 SA Difference Maker; being part of the platform of Change Makers S.A. as a Top100 SA Difference Maker. I have the privilege now to share my story on many platforms; I am privileged to share and be part of this platform of DMI-SA too; a huge thanks to Julie B Steynberg, who is the Country Ambassador of this initiative who started this in S.A. making dreams come true, supporting dreams.
10 October 2019: Sezanele Zondi - Top100SA Difference Maker.
DMI-SA inspires: Be the Change that you want! I Sezanele Zondi absolutely love this organisation Difference Makers S.A. I am Proud to be part of Greatness.
l am honored, blessed and favored to receive the recognition among the powerful Change Makers SA. It is overwhelming to be part of this platform now that started here in S.A. 2013. On that day it was also an honor to meet the powerful and amazing woman CEO and Country Ambassador of DMI-SA (Difference Makers S.A.); Julie Steynberg – the woman who started this initiative, TheBigDream: One Billion Dreams, a Global Movement. This recognition is a motivation for me to continue educating, inspiring and bringing hope. To DMI-SA thank you for the nomination, l am thankful; the gratitude to be part of something so great I have is indescribable. To Julie the Founder in S.A. https://www.differencemakers.co.za/my-why.html thank you so much for the nomination, thank you for being such an inspiration and for the incredible role you play in recognizing and paying the love forward; you are a blessing.
Indeed ‘Who l am makes a difference’. Being part of the International known #BlueRibbonCeremony (originated from California) makes me proud. I am honored indeed. Knowing the great feeling of receiving a #BlueRibbon l can now help spread the Message of Love, Appreciation and Recognition during Annual events, I cannot wait to let more people know about this movement. I believe: this process (BlueRibbonCeremony) should be done as many times as is possible. This nomination inspires me to continue educating, inspiring and bringing hope. Thank you for the nomination - l am thankful, my gratitude to everyone mentioned here. Creseldah Ndlovu thank you for my 1ste Blue Ribbon. Thank you to God, my family, SEZ team https://www.facebook.com/sezanele/ and the people who have supported the vision through the years.
Sezanele Zondi. This woman of worth with the heart of an angel; she is humble, a true philanthropist; an Outstanding Change MakerSA indeed: “Who you are makes a difference Sezanele”. Sezanele has been part of the International known #BlueRibbonCeremony (originated from California). Sezanele says: “I am honoured to be part of the #GlobalLoveAndChange Movement. I have met the Ambassador Julie B Steynberg in person at an event, she then nominated me to become one of the Change Makers SA. Knowing the great feeling of receiving a #BlueRibbon l can now help spread the Message of Love, Appreciation and Recognition during Annual events, I cannot wait to let more people know about this movement https://www.facebook.com/Global-Movement-One-Billion-Dreams-in-SA-262835500408273/ I know of the most amazing individuals; this is how I can share the love and show appreciation in my circle of influence too. I believe: this process should be done as many times as is possible; I also believe in empowerment and giving someone a smile because it is through a person that your life can be the change that is needed.
It was an honor to meet the powerful and amazing woman behind the Big Dream: who is CEO and Ambassador of DMI-SA https://www.differencemakers.co.za/sa-founder-julie-b-steynberg.html. This nomination inspires me to continue educating, inspiring and bringing hope. Thank you for the nomination l am thankful, my gratitude to everyone mentioned here (Creseldah Ndlovu included). Thank you to God, my family, SEZ team https://www.facebook.com/sezanele/ and the people who have supported the vision through the years.
This nomination is a blessing and an honour l received my blue ribbon from my sister and powerful inspiration Chriseldah Ndlovu who was recognizing 10 women and on that day it was also an honour to meet the powerful and amazing woman CEO and Ambassador of DMI-SA Julie Steynberg. I am inspired to continue educating, inspiring and bringing hope.Thank you for the nomination l am greatful and give thanks to God,my family,SEZ team and the people who have supported the vision through the years.
23 September 2019: Asgar Mahomed - Top100SA Difference Maker.
https://www.differencemakers.co.za/change-makers-sa/proudly-introducing-the-first-top-100-season-15583278
To be nominated as a SA Change Maker, is a proud moment for a me. A platform such as this will help me share the recipes of my successes and motivate others in achieving their goals. Somewhere out there are young Asgar’s who have ideas that have never been heard of. I’d like to provide support and encourage them to “Be the Change” and bring them one step closer to making their dreams a reality. As DMI-SA states: One person at a time, indeed.
16 September 2019 : Vanessa Botha - Top100SA Difference Maker.
https://www.differencemakers.co.za/change-makers-sa/proudly-introducing-the-first-top-100-season-14766466
DMI-SA encourages South Africans to duplicate themselves in others and to pay the love forward. “I Vanessa Botha love this. My life is my message ~ Ghandi. I love the African proverb that says: “If you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together.” It is clear: the concept ‘to help spread the message of love and appreciation’ and to unite South Africans through love and appreciation works! Great things happen when Change Makers stand firm to do this ‘together as one’. This is how I view the DMI-SA: it is a platform for Change Makers in S.A.; making as many individuals as they can part of a Global Movement; the One Billion Dreams. I view the many amazing individuals as being brought together unselfishly; inspiring South African’s to see the ‘Story’ of love and appreciation that will change the world. To encourage and to uplift others is a great gift. Already 15 000 stories in the world is used through this platform (DMI-SA); Difference Makers Int. S.A. to touch lives through the power of acknowledgement. DMI-SA tells stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things by impacting the world with their passions, talents and gifts. I’m personally inspired by every nominee I view and read from; I am encouraged through the braveness of woman and men who are true philanthropists who never gave up on their dream through tough times, yet they could go through hardships and still make a difference.
Ghandi said: my life is my message. Together with Julie’s passion to encourage greatness I want my life, my story to inspire everyone to be difference makers wherever they are - bloom where you are planted. Thank you Julie for believing in me and I’m filled with joy and appreciation that I can be associated with such an amazing brand.
It’s hard to express the amount of gratitude when I was nominated as a Top 100 S.A. Difference Maker. My first thoughts were: “Who me? I’m just an ordinary woman doing what I love to do; and that is to never stop encouraging others to become the best versions of them self”. This platform (DMI-SA) never ceases to share the talent of every Change Maker in S.A. uplifting their communities. This platform indeed empowers more South Africans Changing Lives making a difference; demonstrating the power of acknowledgement and how this deed of love and appreciation will change one person at a time. I’ve been inspired by stories of real people and how they overcame adversity and in times of pain” (Vanessa Botha)
28 August 2019 : Lungi Ngaphi - Top100SA Difference Maker.
https://www.differencemakers.co.za/change-makers-sa/proudly-introducing-the-first-top-100-season-13550100
“God works in mysterious ways Julie https://www.differencemakers.co.za/sa-founder-julie-b-steynberg.html. I am humbled by this seriously. There is so much power in giving. As I read through what you have done to make this platform Julie, here in S.A.; the passion for what you do, my goodness you have been representing God in it all truly!!! Such a phenomenal woman you are! I am truly humbled by your nomination of me. I celebrate you! ‘Thank you’ to you too back”.
27 August 2019 : Patience Ntuli - Top100SA Difference Maker.
My name is Patience Ntuli https://www.differencemakers.co.za/change-makers-sa/proudly-introducing-the-first-top-100-season-13663276. I am extremely delighted and encouraged to be part of DMI-SA. I am very delighted to be nominated, thank you for looking deep into this nomination by announcing me then as Top 100 SA Difference Maker, the time you put in to find Change Makers shows how much you care Julie https://www.differencemakers.co.za/sa-founder-julie-b-steynberg.html I pass my message of gratitude to Julie Steynberg who is the Country Ambassador of this life changing platform/ initiative. Thank you Julie for investing in others, meeting you in person made this nomination so special, you are the change that you wanted in this world. A special thanks goes to Creselda Ndhlovu for nominating me, you did this so well at your event at Protea Hotel. The DMI-SA platform is a great platform for Community builders like myself to learn and be sharpened as Change Makers S.A. I will continue to make a difference in the lives of ordinary citizens. This nomination to be a Top 100 SA Difference Maker enables me to network with other Difference Makers on this platform from one person to another; as the slogan shows. The positive impact it bring to simply work together as Change Makers totally impressed me. What a brilliant initiative this is, being part of a Global Love and Change Movement where 50 million lives was impacted so far! This nomination makes me part of something bigger and it will also broaden my mind to think outside the box; and to think of sustainable ways of making a difference in my community. This platform afforded by Difference Makers Int. S.A. (DMI-SA) will allow me to continue to spread the importance to bring the love; also to spread the message of appreciation to one another. I now can share my passion as philanthropist with more people, even with more people in different countries; making this world a better place to live in for all of us, with no one let out. I had find more hope on this platform, the energy it brings to what I already do has touched me tremendously. As a Community Builder, DMI-SA is a platform that resonate well with my goal, my passion and my love for the poor and hungry, DMI-SA is like wind beneath my wings, change has started and under the DMI-SA, the sky is not the limit. I pledge to continue to be a Change Maker, because who am I, makes the difference.
16 July 2019 : Ziyanda Masiza - Top100SA Difference Maker:
My name is Ziyanda Masiza (http://bit.ly/2Z3FKB7).
I would like to send a note of gratitude and encouragement to DMI-SA (Difference Makers Int. S.A.) for such an impactful initiative. I believe that all people want is to be seen & loved. This initiative epitomizes the ‘lift as we go up” slogan. I am very honoured & delighted to have been nominated by (link Julie hier) the Country Ambassador DMI-SA to take part in this Global Initiative. This is how S.A. will become part of this Global Change & Love Movement, touching lives one person at a time.; I indeed want to be part of the Big Dream- One Billion Dreams! Words fail to express how I truly feel, THANK YOU! I will do my best to help spread the message of love & appreciation. Being nominated as a Top100 SA Difference Maker inspires me to do more! If we are to make a meaningful impact in our society as women, we have to GO TOGETHER. The women on 09 August 1956 had had enough of the pass laws, they resolved to stand together to shift the system, not only for themselves/their society but for the generations to come. Here we are today, benefiting from their unwavering resolve, courage and bravery. We as the Women of the 21st century ought to also stand for something, shift it so generations after us can also derive value from our existence. Thank you for this platform because it is helping in bringing us together, for there is power in numbers.
“Shift inner, to shift outer”.
13 June 2019 : Buyisiwe Khoza - Top 100 SA Difference Maker
I would first like to that Itumeleng Mashishi for having nominated me as one of South Africa’s Top 100 SA Difference Makers. This not being her 1st nomination has made me realise that we take for granted the little we do as we believe we are vessels and should not be acknowledged as all Glory goes to the one above. Being a leader comes with many responsibilities and this has made me want to do more but come up with different strategies and benchmarking our programs for more people and provinces to be reached and benefit from what we do.
I would love to thank Julie for having considered the nomination and contacting me as this made me feel that I’m truly an asset and doing something wondrous thus impact positively to the nation giving selflessly and imparting knowledge and skills.My nomination has filled me with a strong sense of pride and honour to be part of human transforming endeavors. I understand fully the responsibilities of this position and look forward to interacting other Change Makers to create and bring more Change Makers.
The nation is filled with a lot of unrealized potential and I strive to be one of the best vehicles of transformation in order to assist the youth to realize the greatness that lies in them and how they can use that to turn their situations around. When accepting the nomination I shared my belief that this is a calling to help the dependent to be able to embrace their uniqueness and be the best versions of themselve as they transform their livelihoods.
20 May 2019 : Irene Fitzi-George (Barkley-West) - Top 100 SA Difference Maker
https://www.differencemakers.co.za/top-100-nominees/proudly-introducing-the-first-top-100-season-11297485
I am proud and will keep on being proud to now officially be part of a Global Movement of Change Makers S.A. and in the world. The Big Dream! One Billion Change Makers who do this! Being Top 100 SA Difference Maker ignite a higher purpose within me; a feeling to inspire others to become Change Makers S.A. too. As a Difference Maker, I know that my "action is what converts human dreams into significance. It propels others to bring out their best and their unique gifts. Being a Difference Maker, helps me to connect with them, and create a platform for them to connect and recreate too. I love the Slogan of Difference Makers S.A.: “I see us Standing Strong Together as Change Makers, being part of this amazing platform of Change Makers S.A., by looking to each other's interest and no longer each one looking to his own. Together as Change Makers we collectively and lovingly serving the world with our talents, gifts and grow in character. This is how we as Change Makers S.A. can help and expand each other's effort. Nominated as one of South Africa’s Top 100 SA Difference Makers through the platform DMI-SA (Difference Makers Int. S.A.) broaden my mind not to think and focus on the people, places and development here and now that surrounds me. It opens my mind and heart to see, feels, hear and touch with others the world and not just a piece. Being part of something that is not just present with you but presents somewhere else with the same impact immediately elevates the level where you are at; being part of the Global Love & Change Movement is great.
Julie you must know: "I Enjoy Working with you (by your example, your vision for Change Makers) & Learning how to Intentionally Tell my Story. You must know that you pull me out to step forward. By Reading & listening to Helice Sparky Bridges story I realize that she needed others in the beginning to pull her to run faster & further. Thank you for taking me upon this journey. May God bestow His blessings all the more on YOU. I can imagine it's not always easy for you. I am your biggest fan and admirer, YOU have an admirer in Barkley West🌷🌺🍀🌹🌸🌼🌻
I Irene dearly thank Angelique du Toit for Nominating me; Angelique du Toit (link) I thank you so much for your interest and time to consider nominating me to be part of this platform. When I received a call from Julie B Steynberg, the Country Ambassador DMI-SA it was unexpected and very touching to me”. After 23 years of community upliftment-work with a focus to empower children and youth, it means a lot to me to have the work recognized, especially by such a distinguished and valued organization such as DMI-SA. I want to thank God for implanting the vision of DMI-SA in the heart of the vision carrier. It is so wonderful that DMI-SA is able to host a platform for Change Makers that work selflessly to change for the better.
14 May 2019: Thembi Isaacs - Top 100 SA Difference Maker
https://www.differencemakers.co.za/top-100-nominees/proudly-introducing-the-first-top-100-season-19995823
Julie: “May God continue to use you to be a blessing for His glory on this platform of Change Makers S.A.”. It is an exciting and humbling experience to be nominated to be part of a Change Makers S.A. platform as Top 100 SA Difference Maker SA. I feel honoured that through DMI-SA I can be part of those that shows concern for everyone in need and with what this platform offer, one is always bound to get inspired by other Change Makers to reach out and never get tired in sharing the Love & Appreciation. So many are longing for the restoration to hear that they matter and are loved and I see DMI-SA is that platform. Thank you Julie for starting DMI-SA, thank you for believing in Love too.
I see DMI-SA (Difference Makers S.A.) as a platform of not only spreading Love & Appreciation in our nation and in the world; also do I see this platform in total as part of the obedience and love for God’s purpose. The Country Ambassador, Julie share the love and appreciation; also does she allows S.A. citizens to do this too, to become part of a Global Love Movement. I hope that she will with this, teach more people to do this too, also to let them become part of this platform, believing how important it is to believe this- S.A. need this for sure. I see how DMI-SA has created a platform that showcase that there are still brothers and sisters that believe and are saying that ‘Love never fails & Love works for all with no one let out‘. Our nation has lost hope and many people are good at pointing fingers without realizing that they as the change agents play an important role with positive change in their communities. An Top 100 SA Diffrence Maker I am now part of this movement; and I see it as my part to make it happen that many eyes will be opened to see the value of Love and Appreciation for one another. DMI-SA is that platform equipping S.A. for a better world and nation.
11 April 2019: Creseldah Ndlovu - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
I am so grateful, I am at awe of this nomination. Thank you Julie Steynberg, Country Ambassador for DMI-SA; much appreciation and best wishes to you and your team. Some shoes might be too big to fill, but the joy that it creates will be cherished forever. Sometimes those small things occupy the biggest part of our heart. Thank you so much Julie and more blessings as you continue encouraging us women; and all South Africans who are called in this community-building field- the Change Makers SA platform. What a great honour! I am so overwhelmed by joy to be nominated being part of Difference Makers SA organization; the Global Change and Love Movement. Someone once said: “a person who feels appreciated will always do more” indeed this sound like a fuel to my passion. The slogan of DMI-SA (Difference Makers S.A.): To help spread the message of love and appreciation and to give recognition to the people of S.A. is exactly what we stand for.
1 April 2019: Michelle Woest - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
I am filled with gratitude and overwhelmed with excitement to have been nominated as a Top 100 SA Difference Makers. I feel honoured and in the same time humbled to be recognized for just living out my dream and purpose in life; to live a beautiful meaningful life, a life where I can inspire, aspire, motivate and serve humanity. The more love we give, the more it grows. It is our duty to make the world a better place and serve where we can give others the gift of love and appreciation which DMI-SA (Difference Makers Int. S.A.) stand for; the Big Dream (One Billion Dreams SA) for all of humanity driven by Julie, the Country Ambassador who founded this platform in S.A. 2013. I resonate with the purpose of this platform and I cannot wait to work together with DMI-SA in making a difference in our country and our people. Thank you for this tremendous opportunity to all who work so hard to make this platform work. I have faith that we will be a beacon of hope for the ones that needs it the most. And thank you for serving others Julie, it is because of people like you that those that are surrounded by darkness, finds light, love, hope and their spirits are lifted in a way that enables them to serve others once again. A circle of love, pay it forward.
1 April 2019: Marina Prinsloo - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
I am humbled by this nomination.
I am a behind the scenes girl normally. Seeing where there is a need and trying to fill it. Last year has changed that to push me into the spotlight.
My passion is women and children, uplifting & empowering them to become the best they can be. I found that my chosen career gave me that platform, where I was able to connect with women from all walks of life, touching their souls, their thoughts and futures. And also importantly at the same time empowering my chosen career industry to attain international ethics and standards and fighting for it to be recognized in our own country as a worthy qualified career, this happened now in Feb 2019.
“Making a change starts with you (us), don’t expect others to do what you are not prepared to do.” says Marina
Yours in Stylish Empowerment
30 March 2019: Country Ambassador Julie Steynberg, Voted for: Change Maker of the Year 2019
Annemarie Laubscher. Worcester, Cape Province
YOU are sooooooo Unique and Special, I vote for you as Change Maker 2019💛
26 March 2019: Louise Auersperg - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
I am honoured and delighted to be part of the global change. Blessings.
3 March 2019: Margaret Hirsch - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
I am honoured to be a member of the top 100 difference makers in South Africa. I hope to use this platform to ensure that there are many more difference makers in the future and to ensure that the youth of this country realised that there is hope and that we live in a land of wealth and abundance. Anyone can do anything at any time if they believe they can.
What an honor to have received a Blue Ribbon from Difference Makers SA, Julie Steynberg. DMI-SA builds communities that Give people a Voice for Change and how great to have received this. I will be passing it on to someone who inspires me. Thank you Julie.
22 February 2019: Dr. Convy Baloyi - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
I am proud of you. Obedience is better than sacrifice. You shall surely be rewarded by the Lord. Thank you for nominating me as one of the Top 100 SA Difference Makers South Africa, becoming part of the Global Movement since 1983. But most of all because of your buy-in to God's life-giving vision for SA through ACO. I appreciate your support.Yours in Christ
Top 100 SA Difference Maker, Theresa Vivian Moila. 20 February 2019 writes
Thank you, I' humbled. I do what I do because God gave me a choice to do what He knows is mine, He is my reason. He gave me a new life, new Beginnings, the choice was made... I am in awe what God can do right before your very eyes...
7 February 2019: Cindy Norcott - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
I am really honoured and grateful to be nominated as one of the Difference Makers. Being acknowledged on a platform such as this, alongside many remarkable South Africans lends more gravitas to our charity and the work our team does. I would like to thank Difference Makers for promoting and highlighting the good work being done by so many inspiring South Africans and I am humbled to be included.
Through my charity, the Robin Hood Foundation, we get to see difference makers in action every day, through the community workers we collaborate with as well as our own team who volunteer so many hours every week with a smile and great cheer. I love the fact that this organisation is encouraging people to be the change and highlighting those that are out there making a difference.
11 January 2019: Phumeza Ceshemba - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
It would be an honour for me to be part of this great Global Movement. I will be an ambassador to spread the word of Love and Appreciation. It will be my mission to unleash and celebrate other difference makers. I believe my vision of improving other peoples lives is aligned to that of DMI-SA which will enable me to influence others more. I"ll be an illuminator that will shine so bright that others would love to be part of this Global Movement. I am a firm believer that if we work together to achieve the same goal as a TEAM: T –Together : E – Everyone : A – Achieves : M- More
10 January 2019: Jaci Tibbit - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
I am grateful, humbled and excited to be part of this inspiring Global Movement DMI-SA now in S.A. too since 1983 that was started by Julie B Steynberg. Their slogan to help spread the message of love and appreciation resonates with me. I believe together as a team we can make the dream work! Together we can do so much more for our beautiful country – giving hope, love and continuously giving back and helping others. Thank you so much Julie Steynberg for creating this movement in South Africa I am proud to be part of the Change Makers SA platform, being nominated. The Change Makers S.A. platform beliefs in: Standing Strong Together, I see and feel the dream, because together we can do this! I believe together as a team we can make the dream work and together we can do so much more for our beautiful country – giving hope, love and continuously giving back and helping others. I am grateful, humbled and excited to be nominated to be a Top 100 SA Difference Maker and to be part of this inspiring Global Movement to give back and share the love. I gladly thank the Country Ambassador, Julie for starting this initiative. This nomination is a game changer for me indeed. More importantly thank you for making a difference in the lives of the many South Africans who truly are Change Makers, by providing this platform.
29 November 2018: Tanja Dekker - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
Wow, I am truly overwhelmed, humbled and grateful to be nominated being part of Difference Makers SA to be able to change lives one step at a time and help spread the message of love & appreciation. I am committed, yet grateful and excited that my life principals and goals are in line with DMI-SA. We need this in our lives and especially our country. It is important to communicate that all is not lost and that there is Hope in SA. It’s time to take hands, rise up and unite in unconditional Love. Thank you for starting this movement in SA Julie to celebrate others, you have just changed my life to do more and shine bright like a diamond. Thank you for this recognition, but it’s not about me…it’s all about what I can do for you to help improve your live and help you smile. We need this in our lives and especially our country. It is important to communicate that all is not lost and that there is Hope in SA. It’s time to take hands, rise up and unite in unconditional Love. Thank you for starting this movement in SA Julie to celebrate others, you have just changed my life to do more and shine bright like a diamond.
15 November 2018 : Patricia Schröder - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
I would love to be a part of the difference makers organisation as this would be an amazing platform to use as a loud speaker to communicate environmental improvements and initiatives from. We are all global citizens and therefore need to stand together to make a combined change in betterment for communities and the environment. This group of positive difference makers could really make a huge impact if we all used our common goal to make a difference, and in this case, for mother earth, where everybody benefits. Nothing is too big or too small to make a global environmental change.
17 October 2018 : Anthea Thyssen-Ambursley - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
To be nominated for the Top 100 Difference Makers SA is a proud moment and a giant step for me to fulfil my purpose for the African continent to bring change to 1 million children
09 October 2018 : Dr Anneline Chetty - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
I believe that Difference Makers International /S.A. who forms part of a Global Movement; and here in S.A. since 1983 is the perfect Change Makers global platform designed to give recognition to the people of South Africa who give dedicated time #Changing lives making a difference as their slogan shows. Their International belief and culture is: One person, one community, one country at a time. Teaching Humanity How to Love. I see this happening here in S.A. and it makes me proud to be part of this amazing movement as a nominated Change Maker. I think it is a fabulous platform to change the world. In view of the fact that it is a global platform, it gives us an opportunity to share our expertise and best practice with people around the world as well as learn from the rest of the world. I am excited to be nominated on this platform and I will make every effort reach out to people by touching and changing lives. To help spread the message of love & appreciation make a remarkable and visible impact in the culture of Change Makers indeed. It is amazing to see how many lives are impacted through this. The value of this is so important, because it inspires ‘the people’ to do more and to never give up on making a difference. As Top 100 SA Difference Maker I too now can be part of the Global Movement to help spread the message of love and appreciation to the community, workplace and into society, especially with what we do at Turning Point, in what we do as Change Makers. To be part of this platform indeed empowers me to be the Change Maker I am.
Difference Makers S.A. principle focus is to spread the message of love and appreciation; declaring love for all with no one let out. As a Top 100 SA Difference Maker I am part of this, this motivates me to never give up on making a difference with more impact from now on. There are so many people who touch your life and now it is possible to give recognition and appreciation to those who deserves a small act of love to also allow more people to go out and do this too with the tool, the Blue Ribbon that says: Who I am makes a difference. S.A. needs this. I think it is a fabulous platform to change the world, starting here in S.A. because change starts with me: from one person to another to another as it states in the values of DMI-SA. The Global movement excites me, it gives me an opportunity to share our expertise and best practice with people around the world as well as learning from the rest of the world.
05 October 2018 : Taryn-lee Kearney - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
“Thank you; Difference Makers SA, for making my light shine brighter! I dare each and every one of you reading this right now; go be M.A.D! Make A Difference - I dare you! You never know what may happen. We live in a day and age where discouragement is all around us. I don’t know about you, but I don’t go a single day without running into someone who is complaining, being negative, or is very discouraged. We can positively influence the path of those around us, whether family, friends, co-workers, or members of the community. Since influence is power, we all have a great responsibility to utilize our influence for the best interest of those in our lives this is where the organisation Difference Makers SA has made a major dent in this universe with greatness. DMI-SA has given us the platform to be the influence and recognise greatness in others which in turn has an amazing ripple effect in this world. As leaders, DMI-SA helps us not only choose to make a positive effect, but to raise the game and invest our efforts in making a lasting impact that ripples beyond the surface. Let’s be intentional about altering the paths of others in a positive way for their long-term benefit. To be memorable is to carve out the gift of a good legacy and it all starts with a choice; a conscious choice that each of us needs to make and recognise greatness in others!
I am proud of you. Obedience is better than sacrifice. You shall surely be rewarded by the Lord. Thank you for nominating me as one of the Top 100 SA Difference Makers South Africa, becoming part of the Global Movement since 1983. But most of all because of your buy-in to God's life-giving vision for SA through ACO. I appreciate your support.Yours in Christ
Top 100 SA Difference Maker, Theresa Vivian Moila. 20 February 2019 writes
Thank you, I' humbled. I do what I do because God gave me a choice to do what He knows is mine, He is my reason. He gave me a new life, new Beginnings, the choice was made... I am in awe what God can do right before your very eyes...
7 February 2019: Cindy Norcott - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
I am really honoured and grateful to be nominated as one of the Difference Makers. Being acknowledged on a platform such as this, alongside many remarkable South Africans lends more gravitas to our charity and the work our team does. I would like to thank Difference Makers for promoting and highlighting the good work being done by so many inspiring South Africans and I am humbled to be included.
Through my charity, the Robin Hood Foundation, we get to see difference makers in action every day, through the community workers we collaborate with as well as our own team who volunteer so many hours every week with a smile and great cheer. I love the fact that this organisation is encouraging people to be the change and highlighting those that are out there making a difference.
11 January 2019: Phumeza Ceshemba - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
It would be an honour for me to be part of this great Global Movement. I will be an ambassador to spread the word of Love and Appreciation. It will be my mission to unleash and celebrate other difference makers. I believe my vision of improving other peoples lives is aligned to that of DMI-SA which will enable me to influence others more. I"ll be an illuminator that will shine so bright that others would love to be part of this Global Movement. I am a firm believer that if we work together to achieve the same goal as a TEAM: T –Together : E – Everyone : A – Achieves : M- More
10 January 2019: Jaci Tibbit - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
I am grateful, humbled and excited to be part of this inspiring Global Movement DMI-SA now in S.A. too since 1983 that was started by Julie B Steynberg. Their slogan to help spread the message of love and appreciation resonates with me. I believe together as a team we can make the dream work! Together we can do so much more for our beautiful country – giving hope, love and continuously giving back and helping others. Thank you so much Julie Steynberg for creating this movement in South Africa I am proud to be part of the Change Makers SA platform, being nominated. The Change Makers S.A. platform beliefs in: Standing Strong Together, I see and feel the dream, because together we can do this! I believe together as a team we can make the dream work and together we can do so much more for our beautiful country – giving hope, love and continuously giving back and helping others. I am grateful, humbled and excited to be nominated to be a Top 100 SA Difference Maker and to be part of this inspiring Global Movement to give back and share the love. I gladly thank the Country Ambassador, Julie for starting this initiative. This nomination is a game changer for me indeed. More importantly thank you for making a difference in the lives of the many South Africans who truly are Change Makers, by providing this platform.
29 November 2018: Tanja Dekker - Top 100 SA Difference Maker Season
Wow, I am truly overwhelmed, humbled and grateful to be nominated being part of Difference Makers SA to be able to change lives one step at a time and help spread the message of love & appreciation. I am committed, yet grateful and excited that my life principals and goals are in line with DMI-SA. We need this in our lives and especially our country. It is important to communicate that all is not lost and that there is Hope in SA. It’s time to take hands, rise up and unite in unconditional Love. Thank you for starting this movement in SA Julie to celebrate others, you have just changed my life to do more and shine bright like a diamond. Thank you for this recognition, but it’s not about me…it’s all about what I can do for you to help improve your live and help you smile. We need this in our lives and especially our country. It is important to communicate that all is not lost and that there is Hope in SA. It’s time to take hands, rise up and unite in unconditional Love. Thank you for starting this movement in SA Julie to celebrate others, you have just changed my life to do more and shine bright like a diamond.
15 November 2018 : Patricia Schröder - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
I would love to be a part of the difference makers organisation as this would be an amazing platform to use as a loud speaker to communicate environmental improvements and initiatives from. We are all global citizens and therefore need to stand together to make a combined change in betterment for communities and the environment. This group of positive difference makers could really make a huge impact if we all used our common goal to make a difference, and in this case, for mother earth, where everybody benefits. Nothing is too big or too small to make a global environmental change.
17 October 2018 : Anthea Thyssen-Ambursley - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
To be nominated for the Top 100 Difference Makers SA is a proud moment and a giant step for me to fulfil my purpose for the African continent to bring change to 1 million children
09 October 2018 : Dr Anneline Chetty - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
I believe that Difference Makers International /S.A. who forms part of a Global Movement; and here in S.A. since 1983 is the perfect Change Makers global platform designed to give recognition to the people of South Africa who give dedicated time #Changing lives making a difference as their slogan shows. Their International belief and culture is: One person, one community, one country at a time. Teaching Humanity How to Love. I see this happening here in S.A. and it makes me proud to be part of this amazing movement as a nominated Change Maker. I think it is a fabulous platform to change the world. In view of the fact that it is a global platform, it gives us an opportunity to share our expertise and best practice with people around the world as well as learn from the rest of the world. I am excited to be nominated on this platform and I will make every effort reach out to people by touching and changing lives. To help spread the message of love & appreciation make a remarkable and visible impact in the culture of Change Makers indeed. It is amazing to see how many lives are impacted through this. The value of this is so important, because it inspires ‘the people’ to do more and to never give up on making a difference. As Top 100 SA Difference Maker I too now can be part of the Global Movement to help spread the message of love and appreciation to the community, workplace and into society, especially with what we do at Turning Point, in what we do as Change Makers. To be part of this platform indeed empowers me to be the Change Maker I am.
Difference Makers S.A. principle focus is to spread the message of love and appreciation; declaring love for all with no one let out. As a Top 100 SA Difference Maker I am part of this, this motivates me to never give up on making a difference with more impact from now on. There are so many people who touch your life and now it is possible to give recognition and appreciation to those who deserves a small act of love to also allow more people to go out and do this too with the tool, the Blue Ribbon that says: Who I am makes a difference. S.A. needs this. I think it is a fabulous platform to change the world, starting here in S.A. because change starts with me: from one person to another to another as it states in the values of DMI-SA. The Global movement excites me, it gives me an opportunity to share our expertise and best practice with people around the world as well as learning from the rest of the world.
05 October 2018 : Taryn-lee Kearney - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
“Thank you; Difference Makers SA, for making my light shine brighter! I dare each and every one of you reading this right now; go be M.A.D! Make A Difference - I dare you! You never know what may happen. We live in a day and age where discouragement is all around us. I don’t know about you, but I don’t go a single day without running into someone who is complaining, being negative, or is very discouraged. We can positively influence the path of those around us, whether family, friends, co-workers, or members of the community. Since influence is power, we all have a great responsibility to utilize our influence for the best interest of those in our lives this is where the organisation Difference Makers SA has made a major dent in this universe with greatness. DMI-SA has given us the platform to be the influence and recognise greatness in others which in turn has an amazing ripple effect in this world. As leaders, DMI-SA helps us not only choose to make a positive effect, but to raise the game and invest our efforts in making a lasting impact that ripples beyond the surface. Let’s be intentional about altering the paths of others in a positive way for their long-term benefit. To be memorable is to carve out the gift of a good legacy and it all starts with a choice; a conscious choice that each of us needs to make and recognise greatness in others!
14 September 2018 : Germa Hattingh - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
“Thank you; Difference Makers SA, for providing us with this platform to promote the work that we do. I Germa Hattingh resonate with the dream of this amazing platform: Difference Makers S.A. A great thank you Julie B Steynberg, the Country Ambassador for the opportunity to be involved in with this wonderful project – a platform to allow the passions of individuals to become the passions of Society. Thank you for providing a platform to be used for the work that we do.”
“Thank you; Difference Makers SA, for providing us with this platform to promote the work that we do. I Germa Hattingh resonate with the dream of this amazing platform: Difference Makers S.A. A great thank you Julie B Steynberg, the Country Ambassador for the opportunity to be involved in with this wonderful project – a platform to allow the passions of individuals to become the passions of Society. Thank you for providing a platform to be used for the work that we do.”
07 September 2018 : Naseera Turkey - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
“Being nominated as a Top 100 SA Difference Maker, is a proud moment for me even though we don’t do it for the recognition the nomination allows me to use this platform to network with like-minded people to share my passion of helping others to achieve success. Thank you Julie Steynberg who is the Country Ambassador & CEO, DMI-SA Difference Makers S.A. for what you are doing; the great message that you share with fellow-change-makers like yourself to spread the message of love and appreciation amongst one another; and to persuade all fellow South-Africans to become difference makers with impact. My dream was to find something in life where I could combine my qualifications, experiences, expertise and passion into a career that would match my passion in helping others, especially women to have a voice and to have independence, confidence and control of their destiny. I am blessed that Azzuri Capital provides me with the perfect platform to make all this reality”
“Being nominated as a Top 100 SA Difference Maker, is a proud moment for me even though we don’t do it for the recognition the nomination allows me to use this platform to network with like-minded people to share my passion of helping others to achieve success. Thank you Julie Steynberg who is the Country Ambassador & CEO, DMI-SA Difference Makers S.A. for what you are doing; the great message that you share with fellow-change-makers like yourself to spread the message of love and appreciation amongst one another; and to persuade all fellow South-Africans to become difference makers with impact. My dream was to find something in life where I could combine my qualifications, experiences, expertise and passion into a career that would match my passion in helping others, especially women to have a voice and to have independence, confidence and control of their destiny. I am blessed that Azzuri Capital provides me with the perfect platform to make all this reality”
04 September 2018 : Sanel le Roux - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
“I love how this organisation celebrates people’s worth and uniqueness. When I first found the page on Face book: Difference Makers S.A., I was inspired to see how they impact the many communities in wonderful and different ways. The idea is brilliant and I am proud to be part of this platform. I agree on their slogan of changing lives: from one person to another to another, from one community to another. No one gets left behind… each individual is celebrated. I simply love the concept! We were born to make a difference and spread love and this is what DMI SA is all about. I congratulate DMI-SA and wish Julie as Ambassador well on her journey to make all of this happen to a bigger part in our lovely country S.A.”
“I love how this organisation celebrates people’s worth and uniqueness. When I first found the page on Face book: Difference Makers S.A., I was inspired to see how they impact the many communities in wonderful and different ways. The idea is brilliant and I am proud to be part of this platform. I agree on their slogan of changing lives: from one person to another to another, from one community to another. No one gets left behind… each individual is celebrated. I simply love the concept! We were born to make a difference and spread love and this is what DMI SA is all about. I congratulate DMI-SA and wish Julie as Ambassador well on her journey to make all of this happen to a bigger part in our lovely country S.A.”
23 July 2018 : Ronel Jooste - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
“I left the corporate world towards the end of 2015, because I wanted to make a bigger impact and make a difference in our beautiful country. To be nominated as a Top 100 SA Difference Maker, is a proud moment and a giant step towards achieving that goal. Thank you DMI-SA Difference Makers S.A. for what you are doing to share the love and to encourage all South-Africans to become difference makers; and to keep on Changing Lives Making a Difference. My dream was to find something in life where I can combine my qualification, experience, expertise and passions all into one solution and our company PhysEQFIT with FinanciallyFITLife as the financial wellness division was born 2015. I want to inspire others to live a healthy, active, happy and wealthy lifestyle; and I know it starts by the way I am living my life. I am passionate about educating the people of South Africa about financial wellness, because I believe if you empower an individual financially, you uplift a nation”.
“I left the corporate world towards the end of 2015, because I wanted to make a bigger impact and make a difference in our beautiful country. To be nominated as a Top 100 SA Difference Maker, is a proud moment and a giant step towards achieving that goal. Thank you DMI-SA Difference Makers S.A. for what you are doing to share the love and to encourage all South-Africans to become difference makers; and to keep on Changing Lives Making a Difference. My dream was to find something in life where I can combine my qualification, experience, expertise and passions all into one solution and our company PhysEQFIT with FinanciallyFITLife as the financial wellness division was born 2015. I want to inspire others to live a healthy, active, happy and wealthy lifestyle; and I know it starts by the way I am living my life. I am passionate about educating the people of South Africa about financial wellness, because I believe if you empower an individual financially, you uplift a nation”.
21 July 2018 : Shelly Mentor - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
Good Day Julie,
Wow, I was excited to receive this nomination, after sharing our conversation of yesterday I am elated and can not wait to get started and spread the message of Love & Appreciation. I firmly believe that there is no such thing as too much glitter and that’s exactly why the Universe needs your platform to help it sparkle the way it was intended.
In Love n Light
Shelley Mentor
Good Day Julie,
Wow, I was excited to receive this nomination, after sharing our conversation of yesterday I am elated and can not wait to get started and spread the message of Love & Appreciation. I firmly believe that there is no such thing as too much glitter and that’s exactly why the Universe needs your platform to help it sparkle the way it was intended.
In Love n Light
Shelley Mentor
01 July 2018 : Wilna Grobler - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
I feel enthusiastic, honoured and excited about the fact that my values and goals are in line with DMI-SA. The “Who I Am Makes A Difference”® Blue Ribbon Acknowledgement Ceremony is such a great initiative and is in line with my life goal and passion to change lives and make dreams come true. I meet the most incredible individuals whom I would like to give recognition and express appreciation too and therefore impact their lives in an incredible, empowering, positive way. I feel humble to be part of a movement that pays the love forward selflessly. I am a Difference Maker!
I feel enthusiastic, honoured and excited about the fact that my values and goals are in line with DMI-SA. The “Who I Am Makes A Difference”® Blue Ribbon Acknowledgement Ceremony is such a great initiative and is in line with my life goal and passion to change lives and make dreams come true. I meet the most incredible individuals whom I would like to give recognition and express appreciation too and therefore impact their lives in an incredible, empowering, positive way. I feel humble to be part of a movement that pays the love forward selflessly. I am a Difference Maker!
07 June 2018 : EL Gosling - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
I appreciate it to be a Top 100 SA Difference Maker AND to be on Platform of Change Makers– a global movement, 12 countries. Where we can network, gather, share information, assist each other help to spread the message of love & appreciation by giving recognition to people making a difference. Where we can embrace, elevate and energise each other to keep our focus on love and appreciation
I appreciate it to be a Top 100 SA Difference Maker AND to be on Platform of Change Makers– a global movement, 12 countries. Where we can network, gather, share information, assist each other help to spread the message of love & appreciation by giving recognition to people making a difference. Where we can embrace, elevate and energise each other to keep our focus on love and appreciation
14 May 2018 : Jayshree Padayatchey - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
Difference Makers SA is a powerful organization that acknowledges and rewards individuals that go the extra mile doing good, that no one else takes the time to recognise. It is an organization that encourages people in that they have been acknowledged to pass it on, and acknowledge and reward others that do good. It is amazing how many people there are out there that do amazing things, and no one knows about it. This is such a wonderful way to acknowledge them and thank them for it. It gives one such a sense of fulfilment and joy to be recognised. The more one is recognised, the more one will continue to do amazing things. Difference makers SA is an organization that creates a platform for the Top 100 SA Difference Maker initiative that showcase the amazing work done mostly under the radar by some of the most amazing individuals. They showcase these initiatives and make people who do life changing things feel that they are highly appreciated. I was nominated and I would like to be one of the Top 100 SA Difference Makers because I would like to inspire other women and youth to do the same that I do. It is amazing to be part of such a powerful initiative. I automatically become part of a Global Movement being part of the platform as a Top 100 SA Difference Makers; what we do is, we want to acknowledge 1 billion people by 2020, it is amazing to know that 40 million people in the world already did this, S.A. started in 2013. The idea is that 1 out of 7 people on planet earth will receive a Blue Ribbon that says: “Who I am makes a difference”. I love the movement, it is almost like the Pay it forward movement, everybody involved do the same, we nominate someone and we make sure that they pass on” To help spread the message of Love and Appreciation”.
Difference Makers SA is a powerful organization that acknowledges and rewards individuals that go the extra mile doing good, that no one else takes the time to recognise. It is an organization that encourages people in that they have been acknowledged to pass it on, and acknowledge and reward others that do good. It is amazing how many people there are out there that do amazing things, and no one knows about it. This is such a wonderful way to acknowledge them and thank them for it. It gives one such a sense of fulfilment and joy to be recognised. The more one is recognised, the more one will continue to do amazing things. Difference makers SA is an organization that creates a platform for the Top 100 SA Difference Maker initiative that showcase the amazing work done mostly under the radar by some of the most amazing individuals. They showcase these initiatives and make people who do life changing things feel that they are highly appreciated. I was nominated and I would like to be one of the Top 100 SA Difference Makers because I would like to inspire other women and youth to do the same that I do. It is amazing to be part of such a powerful initiative. I automatically become part of a Global Movement being part of the platform as a Top 100 SA Difference Makers; what we do is, we want to acknowledge 1 billion people by 2020, it is amazing to know that 40 million people in the world already did this, S.A. started in 2013. The idea is that 1 out of 7 people on planet earth will receive a Blue Ribbon that says: “Who I am makes a difference”. I love the movement, it is almost like the Pay it forward movement, everybody involved do the same, we nominate someone and we make sure that they pass on” To help spread the message of Love and Appreciation”.
02 May 2018 : Ann Ligman - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
The DMI-SA motto deeply resonates with my chief ultimate goal in life: Being a True Change Catalyst making a heartfelt difference. That starts with a heart decision and I belief that the Country Ambassador, through her efforts to identify the Difference Makers in South Africa, continually demonstrates a fresh approach that exposes and give acknowledgement to like minded individuals and organisations. I am honored and humbled by her continued reassurance that I am worthy. Much as the thought of a public acknowledgement with a Blue Ribbon Ceremony is quite intimidating it is a challenge to continually uphold the dream and strive to make a difference in the lives of the everyday person often overlooked in our quest to realise the vision...#extrepreneur
The DMI-SA motto deeply resonates with my chief ultimate goal in life: Being a True Change Catalyst making a heartfelt difference. That starts with a heart decision and I belief that the Country Ambassador, through her efforts to identify the Difference Makers in South Africa, continually demonstrates a fresh approach that exposes and give acknowledgement to like minded individuals and organisations. I am honored and humbled by her continued reassurance that I am worthy. Much as the thought of a public acknowledgement with a Blue Ribbon Ceremony is quite intimidating it is a challenge to continually uphold the dream and strive to make a difference in the lives of the everyday person often overlooked in our quest to realise the vision...#extrepreneur
26 February 2018 : Lorna Potgieter - Rossetti - Former Miss S.A 1984 - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
Julie ...you are a specially special lady! You deserve all the blue ribbons for the difference you make in people's lives. We love you.
Julie ...you are a specially special lady! You deserve all the blue ribbons for the difference you make in people's lives. We love you.
26 February 2018 : Babalwa Fatyi - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season
Difference Makers SA thank you for this recognition. I am grateful for the introduction to a network of people who are making a difference in their respective areas of influence. When we hold each others hands we become active citizens and do the best we can with the little resources at our disposal. Thank you for reminding me that time is a valuable resource and a gift one can give to those who need to be heard- as such we all have something to share. Keep on paying the love forward.
Difference Makers SA thank you for this recognition. I am grateful for the introduction to a network of people who are making a difference in their respective areas of influence. When we hold each others hands we become active citizens and do the best we can with the little resources at our disposal. Thank you for reminding me that time is a valuable resource and a gift one can give to those who need to be heard- as such we all have something to share. Keep on paying the love forward.
14 February 2018 : Christo de Ridder
Chisto de Ridder Nominated Dr Habib Noordbai as a Top 100 SA Difference Maker.
Christo writes in his own words: "I do believe that many of us do make a difference in some way each day of our lives. There are those who truly do all they can to Change Lives Making a difference. I have met a lot of people during my reign as Top12 contestant for the Mr. S.A. competition in 2017, that is making a difference in some way. The platform for men being a Mr. S.A. is the perfect platform to do more. People are just amazing. There is one person who is standing out for me as that someone who just give more and who are always seeking to make a difference, that person is Dr. Habib Noordbai. He inspired me with how much he can do in a day by making a difference in people's lives. He selflessly do place others needs before his own. He has a warm caring heart that always seeks to make a difference where he goes. For instance: his involvement with the Humanitarians organisation in Cape Town are one of the things he gives a lot of heart too, he voluntary helps people bettering their lives. Being Mr. S.A. 2017 inspired Habib to start writing. This man with a huge heart for people truly deserves to be Nominated as a Top100 SA Difference Maker.
Chisto de Ridder Nominated Dr Habib Noordbai as a Top 100 SA Difference Maker.
Christo writes in his own words: "I do believe that many of us do make a difference in some way each day of our lives. There are those who truly do all they can to Change Lives Making a difference. I have met a lot of people during my reign as Top12 contestant for the Mr. S.A. competition in 2017, that is making a difference in some way. The platform for men being a Mr. S.A. is the perfect platform to do more. People are just amazing. There is one person who is standing out for me as that someone who just give more and who are always seeking to make a difference, that person is Dr. Habib Noordbai. He inspired me with how much he can do in a day by making a difference in people's lives. He selflessly do place others needs before his own. He has a warm caring heart that always seeks to make a difference where he goes. For instance: his involvement with the Humanitarians organisation in Cape Town are one of the things he gives a lot of heart too, he voluntary helps people bettering their lives. Being Mr. S.A. 2017 inspired Habib to start writing. This man with a huge heart for people truly deserves to be Nominated as a Top100 SA Difference Maker.
20 January 2018 : Mooniba Bhyat - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Dear Julie
Thank you for sharing this…. It’s is absolutely beautifully written and brought tears to my eyes. You are truly living your life with so much to give.
Have an awesome day, Hugs
Mooniba Bhyat
Founder of D.A.R.E To Be Empowered (Pty) Ltd
Mentor in Business Development and Training Facilitator
E-mail : dare@worldonline.co.za
Mobile : 082 779 5090 |Office : 011 477 4973 | Fax : 086 692 1780
Dear Julie
Thank you for sharing this…. It’s is absolutely beautifully written and brought tears to my eyes. You are truly living your life with so much to give.
Have an awesome day, Hugs
Mooniba Bhyat
Founder of D.A.R.E To Be Empowered (Pty) Ltd
Mentor in Business Development and Training Facilitator
E-mail : dare@worldonline.co.za
Mobile : 082 779 5090 |Office : 011 477 4973 | Fax : 086 692 1780
17 January 2018 : Petro Beauvais - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Petro Beauvais says in her own words: “I am overwhelmed by this compliment. Like so many people out there I help people without expecting any form of recognition. I love what I do, this is my passion. When looking at the magnificent Change Makers already being nominated on this platform, I would never have imagined to be nominated. It truly is an honour and this makes me think that through this platform I can reach more people with the passion I have to change lives making a difference”.
Petro Beauvais says in her own words: “I am overwhelmed by this compliment. Like so many people out there I help people without expecting any form of recognition. I love what I do, this is my passion. When looking at the magnificent Change Makers already being nominated on this platform, I would never have imagined to be nominated. It truly is an honour and this makes me think that through this platform I can reach more people with the passion I have to change lives making a difference”.
15 January 2018 : Mooniba Bhyat - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Julie B Steynberg, I am truly honoured to have been recognised and for being nominated by you as a Difference Maker SA. I am determined to continue paying it forward by sharing the Blue Ribbon Ceremonies with love and internal peace. I trust that with the grace of God I will always be of value in uplifting and inspiring greatness in the lives of everyone I meet. Angelique du Toit gifted me with a Blue Ribbon Ceremony giving recognition to me and reminded me to embrace and enjoy my life of living with a purpose and to never give up on my dreams and goals.
04 January 2018 : Angelique du Toit - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Your life is a beacon light, Julie. Keep shaping the nation for good.
Angelique du Toit
Your life is a beacon light, Julie. Keep shaping the nation for good.
Angelique du Toit
November 2017 : Babalwa Fatyi - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Top100 SA Difference Maker Babalwa Fatyi who is also a Top 10 Performer on this platform stated: “This platform encourages humanity to take care of each other being a difference maker simply means you care for those around you and do your best to uplift and inspire them to be great so that they can go and also make a difference in the world, starting with those people within their zone of influence”.
Top100 SA Difference Maker Babalwa Fatyi who is also a Top 10 Performer on this platform stated: “This platform encourages humanity to take care of each other being a difference maker simply means you care for those around you and do your best to uplift and inspire them to be great so that they can go and also make a difference in the world, starting with those people within their zone of influence”.
20 November 2017 : Reshané Viljoen - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Reshané says: To the CEO, Ambassador of DMI-SA: Thank you again for this tremendous honour. You're definitely one inspirational Woman. I feel extremely blessed to be part of this amazing organisations and what it stands for.
Reshané says: To the CEO, Ambassador of DMI-SA: Thank you again for this tremendous honour. You're definitely one inspirational Woman. I feel extremely blessed to be part of this amazing organisations and what it stands for.
17 November 2017 : Bea Campbell Cloete : Top 100 SA Difference Maker Inspire a Change Maker who is Nominated in the Cape Province - Noel Adams
You have been Nominated. Who you are makes a difference. Someone valued who you are and what it is that you do. Difference Makers SA is a platform for Change Makers who Stand Strong Together as Change Makers. DMI-SA identifies Top 100 SA Difference Makers that is Changing Lives Making a Difference. Not only do you become part of the Global Movement, also will you be able to use this tangible tool to give recognition to people Making a Difference. The recognition that Blue Ribbon ceremonies give to individuals are absolutely amazing. As top 100 difference maker, I donated R500.00 and bought my first 20 Blue ribbons. Since then I have had 4 blue ribbon ceremonies which not only lifted the people I presented the ribbons too, but it lifted my spirits to see how the ceremony changed them. I would recommend DMI-SA to real people making a difference. Congratulations, and I hope you go from strength to strength.
Regards
Bea Campbell-Cloete
You have been Nominated. Who you are makes a difference. Someone valued who you are and what it is that you do. Difference Makers SA is a platform for Change Makers who Stand Strong Together as Change Makers. DMI-SA identifies Top 100 SA Difference Makers that is Changing Lives Making a Difference. Not only do you become part of the Global Movement, also will you be able to use this tangible tool to give recognition to people Making a Difference. The recognition that Blue Ribbon ceremonies give to individuals are absolutely amazing. As top 100 difference maker, I donated R500.00 and bought my first 20 Blue ribbons. Since then I have had 4 blue ribbon ceremonies which not only lifted the people I presented the ribbons too, but it lifted my spirits to see how the ceremony changed them. I would recommend DMI-SA to real people making a difference. Congratulations, and I hope you go from strength to strength.
Regards
Bea Campbell-Cloete
25 October 2017 : Elize Joubert - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Beste Julie baie geluk met jou verjaardag. Mag jou nuwe lewensjaar gevul wees met vreugde, liefde en goeie gesondheid en mag alles wat jy ten doel stel hierdie jaar bereik word. Jou toewyding is so inspirerend. Geseende dag vir jou en groot voorreg om jou vandag by KANSA te ontvang. Ons sal sorg vir die koek! Elize en almal by KANSA.
Beste Julie baie geluk met jou verjaardag. Mag jou nuwe lewensjaar gevul wees met vreugde, liefde en goeie gesondheid en mag alles wat jy ten doel stel hierdie jaar bereik word. Jou toewyding is so inspirerend. Geseende dag vir jou en groot voorreg om jou vandag by KANSA te ontvang. Ons sal sorg vir die koek! Elize en almal by KANSA.
24 October 2017 : Herman Sssebuliba - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Thank you Julie Steynberg, the Executive Director of Difference Markers SA, for this incredible nomination which came on my birthday month it’s a special feeling and amazing turning point in my life, you are a leader who shares experience and ensures a bright future that leaves a legacy for generations to come and the future we need. Being part of DMI-SA gives me the opportunity to fulfil my purpose in life of serving with love, awaken, inspire and empower others through who I am, as a Creator's child in making a difference. This nomination will surely help enabling me to continue with my passion and the dream I have to reach a quarter part of South Africa’s population.
The award is incredible, and any contribution towards that is just a bonus which I don't see it as a problem but a blessing for a good cause. I am excited to receive the Blue Ribbons as you have mentioned. Thank you once again for recognizing me, I am so proud; and my life is not the same, the recognition received changed things for me for the better and more, my trust all over the world has tripled, and on a local level the next journey looks amazing.
God bless you woman of God who lives by example. Much respect and Love.
Thank you Julie Steynberg, the Executive Director of Difference Markers SA, for this incredible nomination which came on my birthday month it’s a special feeling and amazing turning point in my life, you are a leader who shares experience and ensures a bright future that leaves a legacy for generations to come and the future we need. Being part of DMI-SA gives me the opportunity to fulfil my purpose in life of serving with love, awaken, inspire and empower others through who I am, as a Creator's child in making a difference. This nomination will surely help enabling me to continue with my passion and the dream I have to reach a quarter part of South Africa’s population.
The award is incredible, and any contribution towards that is just a bonus which I don't see it as a problem but a blessing for a good cause. I am excited to receive the Blue Ribbons as you have mentioned. Thank you once again for recognizing me, I am so proud; and my life is not the same, the recognition received changed things for me for the better and more, my trust all over the world has tripled, and on a local level the next journey looks amazing.
God bless you woman of God who lives by example. Much respect and Love.
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17 October 2017 : Jeanette Kruger-Hibbins - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Liefste Julie. Nogmals baie baie dankie vir my vreeslike mooi 👜 van Honey!!! Woorde van dankbaarheid het ek nie!! Nogmals baie dankie aan Honey vir my pragtige geskenk. Dit is n groot bederf!!! Dis ongelooflik om deel van hierdie movement te kan wees. Julle almal voel soos my familie!! Xoxo Sponsored by : Mariaan Lange | Team Leader and Business Builder, Honey mariaan@honeytl.co.za | www.honeyacc.co.za 
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10 October 2017 : Malethola Mathube - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
To Julie B Steynberg, the Founder of DMI-SA: “Malethola in her own words: “My gratitude is extended to God for continuing to use me as His vessel to fulfil His promise. Thank you, Julie Steynberg http://www.differencemakers.co.za/julie-b-steynberg.html the Founder & Ambassador for Difference Makers S.A. and your team for accepting nominations from exceptional leaders like Mama Theresa Moila and recognising men and women like me who are passionate about changing the world to be a better place for all. I am humbled and honoured to be part of this amazing Global Movement Changing Lives Making a Difference; a culture of extraordinary Change Makers”.
From Theresa Vivian Moila to Malethola: “This remarkable woman inspires me to succeed against all odds and challenges. Hence in my eyes she deserves to be in the Top 100 Difference Makers of S.A.”
Benito Mamaile who is an ICT entrepreneur and was mentored & coached by Malethola says: "I am inspired by your values and principles; business skills and your ability to make a difference with so much compassion. I have noticed that everything that you start becomes a great success. I can never thank you enough for your on-going wisdom, advice and guidance. I am learning a lot from you and every advice you have given me to date has rescued me from trouble and made me a better person”.
To Julie B Steynberg, the Founder of DMI-SA: “Malethola in her own words: “My gratitude is extended to God for continuing to use me as His vessel to fulfil His promise. Thank you, Julie Steynberg http://www.differencemakers.co.za/julie-b-steynberg.html the Founder & Ambassador for Difference Makers S.A. and your team for accepting nominations from exceptional leaders like Mama Theresa Moila and recognising men and women like me who are passionate about changing the world to be a better place for all. I am humbled and honoured to be part of this amazing Global Movement Changing Lives Making a Difference; a culture of extraordinary Change Makers”.
From Theresa Vivian Moila to Malethola: “This remarkable woman inspires me to succeed against all odds and challenges. Hence in my eyes she deserves to be in the Top 100 Difference Makers of S.A.”
Benito Mamaile who is an ICT entrepreneur and was mentored & coached by Malethola says: "I am inspired by your values and principles; business skills and your ability to make a difference with so much compassion. I have noticed that everything that you start becomes a great success. I can never thank you enough for your on-going wisdom, advice and guidance. I am learning a lot from you and every advice you have given me to date has rescued me from trouble and made me a better person”.
04 October 2017 : Beatrice Achaleke - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
The CEO, Ambassador for Difference Makers S.A.: “I am so excited, so blessed to meet of the most remarkable women on this planet where we all can serve and love one-another, I do believe that each soul I meet on this platform is part of God’s plan for our lives, to take hands and to be greater together. Thank you Beatrice for making me realize how great life is, and thank you for the sweetest compliment ever” - “Your an angel Julie. May your days be filled with magic”
Beatrice Acaleke: The DMI-SA platform is a wonderful space to meet like-minded people, share success stories, build a bigger synergy and magnify the collective impact of the great things we do individually. Thank you for the amazing work you and your team are doing putting these all together. Thank you for taking time to putting together my profile which I love. I love the opportunity given to me, to make changes before it goes online. I would love to become part of the Global Movement and make use of the Global Tool that has been used by 40 million people in the world so far. I cannot wait to do my own Blue Ribbon Ceremonies. There are many people in my life, in what I do as a Difference Maker who I would like to give recognition too, thank you for being part of greatness, I was not even aware of the fact that someone thinks I can be considered as one of the 100 SA Difference Makers. Thank you so very much Theresa Vivian Moila, for Nominating me and thank you to DMI-SA for accepting and approving this Nomination. Thank you Theresa for placing so much value on the little I do. I am most humbled”. Theresa respond: “Beatrice’s selflessness and acts of kindness convinced me that she is worthy of the nomination. You deserve this accolade for all the praiseworthy work that you do. Keep on shining your light on Africa and the rest of the Globe”.
The CEO, Ambassador for Difference Makers S.A.: “I am so excited, so blessed to meet of the most remarkable women on this planet where we all can serve and love one-another, I do believe that each soul I meet on this platform is part of God’s plan for our lives, to take hands and to be greater together. Thank you Beatrice for making me realize how great life is, and thank you for the sweetest compliment ever” - “Your an angel Julie. May your days be filled with magic”
Beatrice Acaleke: The DMI-SA platform is a wonderful space to meet like-minded people, share success stories, build a bigger synergy and magnify the collective impact of the great things we do individually. Thank you for the amazing work you and your team are doing putting these all together. Thank you for taking time to putting together my profile which I love. I love the opportunity given to me, to make changes before it goes online. I would love to become part of the Global Movement and make use of the Global Tool that has been used by 40 million people in the world so far. I cannot wait to do my own Blue Ribbon Ceremonies. There are many people in my life, in what I do as a Difference Maker who I would like to give recognition too, thank you for being part of greatness, I was not even aware of the fact that someone thinks I can be considered as one of the 100 SA Difference Makers. Thank you so very much Theresa Vivian Moila, for Nominating me and thank you to DMI-SA for accepting and approving this Nomination. Thank you Theresa for placing so much value on the little I do. I am most humbled”. Theresa respond: “Beatrice’s selflessness and acts of kindness convinced me that she is worthy of the nomination. You deserve this accolade for all the praiseworthy work that you do. Keep on shining your light on Africa and the rest of the Globe”.
03 October 2017 : Deshun Deysel - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
I am so thrilled to be included in the 100 Difference Makers in South Africa! Thank you for the nomination and the opportunity to shine a positive light on the Good that is happening in our Beautiful Country with it's Amazing People!!!
I am so thrilled to be included in the 100 Difference Makers in South Africa! Thank you for the nomination and the opportunity to shine a positive light on the Good that is happening in our Beautiful Country with it's Amazing People!!!
21 September 2017 : Anthony Hall - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
10th Birthday Celebration for R.A.E.L : Anthony Hall Top 100 SA Difference Maker (21 September 2007 - 21 September 2017)
“Thank you for the tremendous honor to be nominated as a Top 100 SA Difference Maker and for this gift to be published here on the website; on this day 21 September 2017; R.A.E.L.’s 10th Birthday Celebration. This tremendous initiative, DMI-SA inspires and motivates Change Makers to be the change; and to understand how valuable we all are, making a difference. To be respected by one’s peers and to see the people who are honored as Top 100 S.A. Difference Makers who dedicate their lives here in S.A.; is truly an honour to us here at R.A.E.L. It inspires us to do more and to reach greater heights, especially when times are difficult. This recognition to me as a human being; and to R.A.E.L.; all suffering alcoholics and addicts out there, makes us realize that we can be the change we need here in S.A. Being recognized makes it all worth it in the long end. My best wishes to DMI-SA, may God bless this platform and the person who drives it, Julie B Steynberg, may this initiative goes from strength to strength.
10th Birthday Celebration for R.A.E.L : Anthony Hall Top 100 SA Difference Maker (21 September 2007 - 21 September 2017)
“Thank you for the tremendous honor to be nominated as a Top 100 SA Difference Maker and for this gift to be published here on the website; on this day 21 September 2017; R.A.E.L.’s 10th Birthday Celebration. This tremendous initiative, DMI-SA inspires and motivates Change Makers to be the change; and to understand how valuable we all are, making a difference. To be respected by one’s peers and to see the people who are honored as Top 100 S.A. Difference Makers who dedicate their lives here in S.A.; is truly an honour to us here at R.A.E.L. It inspires us to do more and to reach greater heights, especially when times are difficult. This recognition to me as a human being; and to R.A.E.L.; all suffering alcoholics and addicts out there, makes us realize that we can be the change we need here in S.A. Being recognized makes it all worth it in the long end. My best wishes to DMI-SA, may God bless this platform and the person who drives it, Julie B Steynberg, may this initiative goes from strength to strength.
12 September 2017 : Cheryl Johnston - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Today I would like to honour Julie for her tireless support of all her difference makers. Many of us do not require acknowledgement for we do what we do for others out of compassion for others, but the appreciation we receive from you Julie is invaluable and it is incredible to have this. Thank you so much Julie for giving is the incredible gift of appreciation.....you are a very special person !!
Today I would like to honour Julie for her tireless support of all her difference makers. Many of us do not require acknowledgement for we do what we do for others out of compassion for others, but the appreciation we receive from you Julie is invaluable and it is incredible to have this. Thank you so much Julie for giving is the incredible gift of appreciation.....you are a very special person !!
03 September 2017 : Sister Tammy Sinek - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Thank you Julie, thank you for what you do for so many of us, take care ❤❤❤
Thank you Julie, thank you for what you do for so many of us, take care ❤❤❤
06 September 2017 : Anusha Singh - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
“It is time for Change Makers to come together and I cannot think of a better platform as the DMI-SA (Difference Makers International -SA) to do this with given their amazing global achievements”. It is with great pride and confidence that I look forward to this collaboration and collectivism to reach further, higher and wider as we are – the wings beneath each other’s wings... soaring impaciting... alleviating Changing Lives Making a Difference. I do believe in divine timing as today was time for the divine connection. I'm looking forward to us walking a length of the journey together. Thank you and thank you for the honour bestowed upon me by your organisation. In the spirit of "in lifting others we rise" may we all soar to new heights sprinkling our magic and changing lives! Love and light, Anusha Singh
The Founder about Anusha: “What I love most of Anusha is how professional she is in what she do, mostly, the gentle manner how she treats fellow man & woman. She truly sets an example of faith & love.
“It is time for Change Makers to come together and I cannot think of a better platform as the DMI-SA (Difference Makers International -SA) to do this with given their amazing global achievements”. It is with great pride and confidence that I look forward to this collaboration and collectivism to reach further, higher and wider as we are – the wings beneath each other’s wings... soaring impaciting... alleviating Changing Lives Making a Difference. I do believe in divine timing as today was time for the divine connection. I'm looking forward to us walking a length of the journey together. Thank you and thank you for the honour bestowed upon me by your organisation. In the spirit of "in lifting others we rise" may we all soar to new heights sprinkling our magic and changing lives! Love and light, Anusha Singh
The Founder about Anusha: “What I love most of Anusha is how professional she is in what she do, mostly, the gentle manner how she treats fellow man & woman. She truly sets an example of faith & love.
30 August 2017 : Judy van Deventer - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
I personally commend and applaud DMI-SA (Difference Makers S.A.) for helping to spread the message of love and appreciation throughout South Africa thereby not only recognising Difference Makers here in our beautiful country; but also motivating the nominees to do more! South Africa, with its ever increasing need to eradicate poverty, child abuse, lack and the vast number of other general needs, this organisation: Difference Makers S.A. indeed draws together various resources to mobilize the critical change. A platform is available of Top100 Change Makers in S.A.; a brilliant idea. I'm humbled indeed by this gesture of recognition; it is an honor to be part of this amazing movement in S.A.
I personally commend and applaud DMI-SA (Difference Makers S.A.) for helping to spread the message of love and appreciation throughout South Africa thereby not only recognising Difference Makers here in our beautiful country; but also motivating the nominees to do more! South Africa, with its ever increasing need to eradicate poverty, child abuse, lack and the vast number of other general needs, this organisation: Difference Makers S.A. indeed draws together various resources to mobilize the critical change. A platform is available of Top100 Change Makers in S.A.; a brilliant idea. I'm humbled indeed by this gesture of recognition; it is an honor to be part of this amazing movement in S.A.
01 August 2017 : Elize Joubert - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Dear Julie
As CEO of Cansa I am honored and see this platform as one of the most Influential and Empowered platforms in S.A. for people Changing Lives Making a Difference. The recognition & appreciation received through Difference Makers S.A. boosts spirit, passion and purpose. It gives energy and motivation to work harder and do more. To become part of the Global Movent OneBillionDreams in the world, here in S.A. too is exciting and uplifting. All my thanks and appreciation goes to Julie B Steynberg who drives this initiative.
Elize Joubert
Chief Executive Officer
Dear Julie
As CEO of Cansa I am honored and see this platform as one of the most Influential and Empowered platforms in S.A. for people Changing Lives Making a Difference. The recognition & appreciation received through Difference Makers S.A. boosts spirit, passion and purpose. It gives energy and motivation to work harder and do more. To become part of the Global Movent OneBillionDreams in the world, here in S.A. too is exciting and uplifting. All my thanks and appreciation goes to Julie B Steynberg who drives this initiative.
Elize Joubert
Chief Executive Officer
26 July 2017 : Charlotte du Plessis - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Dear Julie,
Thank you so much for re-connecting with me. I commend you on the incredible work you are doing touching the lives of so many extraordinary women.
Wishing you a very successful campaign.
Warmest regards,
Dear Julie,
Thank you so much for re-connecting with me. I commend you on the incredible work you are doing touching the lives of so many extraordinary women.
Wishing you a very successful campaign.
Warmest regards,
14 July 2017 : Theresa Moila
The Nomination as a Top100 SA Difference Maker is the deepest honor I have received and had made me realise the power and might of the work that is done by ChangingLivesMakingaDifference. This very same Nomination has fuelled my commitment and passion to Ignite sparks in my mentees and in turn watch them Ignite sparks in others - it truly is as Julie states: to Be the difference for others do cause a ripple effect in and around our lives. I will continue to impact positively on the dynamic South Africans I work with. Some of the feedback received which propels me to incubate greatness in those I work with: "Your mentorship has really unlocked so much potentialnot just for me as person, for the company as well. The more I apply what you say the more I see great results". Through Difference Makers SA I intend to continue to unleash potential and propel my mentees to their highest performance levels. Thank you Difference Makers SA; Julie B Steynberg who has started this initiative, for giving recognition to unsung heroes and heroines of our beloved country, South Africa.
The Nomination as a Top100 SA Difference Maker is the deepest honor I have received and had made me realise the power and might of the work that is done by ChangingLivesMakingaDifference. This very same Nomination has fuelled my commitment and passion to Ignite sparks in my mentees and in turn watch them Ignite sparks in others - it truly is as Julie states: to Be the difference for others do cause a ripple effect in and around our lives. I will continue to impact positively on the dynamic South Africans I work with. Some of the feedback received which propels me to incubate greatness in those I work with: "Your mentorship has really unlocked so much potentialnot just for me as person, for the company as well. The more I apply what you say the more I see great results". Through Difference Makers SA I intend to continue to unleash potential and propel my mentees to their highest performance levels. Thank you Difference Makers SA; Julie B Steynberg who has started this initiative, for giving recognition to unsung heroes and heroines of our beloved country, South Africa.
09 July 2017 : René Combrinck - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Everything in life that is worth while, always comes at a price. Difference Makers do it for the love of it. They do it not to be thanked, seen or praised. Amazing! One of the few organizations I know of that do it to the example set by Jesus Christ. “Free you have received it, free you must give it”
Regards
René Combrinck.
Everything in life that is worth while, always comes at a price. Difference Makers do it for the love of it. They do it not to be thanked, seen or praised. Amazing! One of the few organizations I know of that do it to the example set by Jesus Christ. “Free you have received it, free you must give it”
Regards
René Combrinck.
28 July 2017 : Lané Bronkhorst - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Sometimes people don't even realise the huge difference they are making and that's what makes Difference Makers so unique and special. Now, with this organisation, it's easy to help the difference makers realise the value they are adding! I would like to give a special thanks to Corien Krüger for nominating me. Thank you for seeing in me what I didn't. Something happens when someone else believes in you! Thank you Julie B Steynberg for driving this organisation with heart and soul. Much appreciated, Lané Bronkhorst
Sometimes people don't even realise the huge difference they are making and that's what makes Difference Makers so unique and special. Now, with this organisation, it's easy to help the difference makers realise the value they are adding! I would like to give a special thanks to Corien Krüger for nominating me. Thank you for seeing in me what I didn't. Something happens when someone else believes in you! Thank you Julie B Steynberg for driving this organisation with heart and soul. Much appreciated, Lané Bronkhorst
20 March 2017 : Bea Campbell-Cloete - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Bea says: “When The Executive Director for Difference Makers SA, Julie B Steynberg, notified me of my nomination being nominated as a Top 100 SA Difference Maker, I was very emotional. I did not believe that I have done enough to deserve this nomination. There is still so much to do, however, this will extend my platform even further and for that I am truly grateful. I am forever thankful for this opportunity.
Maya Angelou said: People will not remember you for what you did; they will remember you for how you made them feel. On the emotional levels is where the biggest impact is made in human lives, and this is where the heart of Difference Makers South Africa and difference Makers International lies. Helice Bridges, the Founder of DMI Since 1983 who is the First Lady of Acknowledgment, gave this opportunity to Julie B Steynberg (Pay the Love Forward) and now we here at God’s Butterfly can do this too. How marvellous!
Difference Makers SA: Our mission is to motivate; inspire and empower human potential. One school; one family and one neighbourhood at a time; the idea of this resonates with our mission too (says Bea): ‘one person at a time’.
Bea says: I agree on what DMI-SA states in their mission; this is a mission that is originally geared towards giving our youth their dignity back, lifting them to greater heights and creating a generation of powerful leaders. Difference Makers SA acknowledges, encourages and supports all generations to enable them to dream again. Thank you DMI-SA; for making all of this possible; and the platform available in South Africa.
“I love the Idea” says Bea and she will make sure that from now on people will know how to use a Blue Ribbon to give recognition to others. “The Blue ribbon ceremony started and the difference that is made in schools so far close to my heart”. The Blue Ribbon is used to acknowledge others in their community, school, family or neighbourhood by handing them a ‘blue ribbon’ and telling them why who they are makes a difference in lives and in their community. The ceremony transforms anger, apathy and violence into an environment that is healthy and flourishes. I love the idea and cannot wait to start using Blue Ribbons to do this too. Thank you to Difference Makers SA for giving us the opportunity to use Blue Ribbons and to Pay the love forward too, like the rest of 40 million people in the word so far.
Bea beliefs: “Being a Difference Makers does not mean that you are super special or that you have special skills, everyone around us are potential difference makers once they realise that who THEY are MAKES a difference. I hope you will join us by making a difference with us here at Difference Makers SA”.
Bea says: “When The Executive Director for Difference Makers SA, Julie B Steynberg, notified me of my nomination being nominated as a Top 100 SA Difference Maker, I was very emotional. I did not believe that I have done enough to deserve this nomination. There is still so much to do, however, this will extend my platform even further and for that I am truly grateful. I am forever thankful for this opportunity.
Maya Angelou said: People will not remember you for what you did; they will remember you for how you made them feel. On the emotional levels is where the biggest impact is made in human lives, and this is where the heart of Difference Makers South Africa and difference Makers International lies. Helice Bridges, the Founder of DMI Since 1983 who is the First Lady of Acknowledgment, gave this opportunity to Julie B Steynberg (Pay the Love Forward) and now we here at God’s Butterfly can do this too. How marvellous!
Difference Makers SA: Our mission is to motivate; inspire and empower human potential. One school; one family and one neighbourhood at a time; the idea of this resonates with our mission too (says Bea): ‘one person at a time’.
Bea says: I agree on what DMI-SA states in their mission; this is a mission that is originally geared towards giving our youth their dignity back, lifting them to greater heights and creating a generation of powerful leaders. Difference Makers SA acknowledges, encourages and supports all generations to enable them to dream again. Thank you DMI-SA; for making all of this possible; and the platform available in South Africa.
“I love the Idea” says Bea and she will make sure that from now on people will know how to use a Blue Ribbon to give recognition to others. “The Blue ribbon ceremony started and the difference that is made in schools so far close to my heart”. The Blue Ribbon is used to acknowledge others in their community, school, family or neighbourhood by handing them a ‘blue ribbon’ and telling them why who they are makes a difference in lives and in their community. The ceremony transforms anger, apathy and violence into an environment that is healthy and flourishes. I love the idea and cannot wait to start using Blue Ribbons to do this too. Thank you to Difference Makers SA for giving us the opportunity to use Blue Ribbons and to Pay the love forward too, like the rest of 40 million people in the word so far.
Bea beliefs: “Being a Difference Makers does not mean that you are super special or that you have special skills, everyone around us are potential difference makers once they realise that who THEY are MAKES a difference. I hope you will join us by making a difference with us here at Difference Makers SA”.
2 March 2017 : Angelique du Toit - - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Dearest Julie
I was so touched by the prophetic flow in this email and you have captured and have confirmed what is deeply in my heart. Thanks for taking the time and sharing so freely. I sincerely appreciate the gift that is in your life.
Deep appreciation and love,
Dearest Julie
I was so touched by the prophetic flow in this email and you have captured and have confirmed what is deeply in my heart. Thanks for taking the time and sharing so freely. I sincerely appreciate the gift that is in your life.
Deep appreciation and love,
6 December 2016 : Angelique du Toit - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Dearest Julie & Mpho Mpofu
A perfect capture of a wonderful woman (Mpho Mpofu) who is now linked to a global movement headed up by a very passionate South African woman (Julie B Steynberg) ;-) - Angelique referring to the posting of Mpho Mpofu now as one of the Top 100 SA Difference Makers!
Dearest Julie & Mpho Mpofu
A perfect capture of a wonderful woman (Mpho Mpofu) who is now linked to a global movement headed up by a very passionate South African woman (Julie B Steynberg) ;-) - Angelique referring to the posting of Mpho Mpofu now as one of the Top 100 SA Difference Makers!
28 November 2016 : Ilze Jordaan - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Jy het werklik 'n bediening onder mense en "connect" met ander. Jy het n goeie hart, mag jou Difference Makers entiteit van krag tot krag gaan.
Jy het werklik 'n bediening onder mense en "connect" met ander. Jy het n goeie hart, mag jou Difference Makers entiteit van krag tot krag gaan.
28 November 2016 : Angelique du Toit - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
“Ignite What’s Right!” That was the slogan that captured my attention and awareness of Difference Makers International. To hear that 44 million people worldwide had their lives impacted in under a minute by being honoured with a beautiful blue ribbon embossed with gold with the words, “Who I am makes a difference”, really sold me on the idea of accepting the nomination by Julie Steynberg to be a Difference Maker in South Africa. To make the Top 100 Difference Makers in South Africa has been a wonderful opportunity to “Pay the Love Forward” into the lives of other people that I meet on a daily basis. It takes a minute or less to acknowledge someone else’s gifts, talents, abilities – who they are really – and to award them a Blue Ribbon of recognition.
Julie Steynberg’s passion and commitment to Difference Makers International and getting the movement going here in South Africa has made all the difference. Her eyes light up and shine when she talks about Difference Makers and indeed the difference it is making in South Africa.
Just imagine if every South African made the commitment every day, to acknowledge and to recognise just one other person for who they are and for their contribution to their company, community or country? South Africa would be a profoundly different place with energised, caring, connected citizens who are committed to making a difference. It is absolutely possible with Difference Makers!
“Ignite What’s Right!” That was the slogan that captured my attention and awareness of Difference Makers International. To hear that 44 million people worldwide had their lives impacted in under a minute by being honoured with a beautiful blue ribbon embossed with gold with the words, “Who I am makes a difference”, really sold me on the idea of accepting the nomination by Julie Steynberg to be a Difference Maker in South Africa. To make the Top 100 Difference Makers in South Africa has been a wonderful opportunity to “Pay the Love Forward” into the lives of other people that I meet on a daily basis. It takes a minute or less to acknowledge someone else’s gifts, talents, abilities – who they are really – and to award them a Blue Ribbon of recognition.
Julie Steynberg’s passion and commitment to Difference Makers International and getting the movement going here in South Africa has made all the difference. Her eyes light up and shine when she talks about Difference Makers and indeed the difference it is making in South Africa.
Just imagine if every South African made the commitment every day, to acknowledge and to recognise just one other person for who they are and for their contribution to their company, community or country? South Africa would be a profoundly different place with energised, caring, connected citizens who are committed to making a difference. It is absolutely possible with Difference Makers!
22 September 2016 : Angelique du Toit - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
“Thanks for taking the time and for putting your heart on your email sharing your story of how you start with Difference Makers SA. I admire and value the work you are doing to make a difference. Our nation needs difference makers. Thank you for your kind words and affirmation, it is appreciated. I am honored that you would consider me to be part of your journey.
I have had great joy in sharing the Blue Ribbon with significant people who so deserve the honour – thanks for the nomination.
A special note of appreciation to you for your tireless efforts and determination to make a difference in our nation.
I spoke at a women’s conference in Ramsgate this weekend and was honoured to pass on the Blue Ribbon to Ps Laurel Cassel.
“Thanks for taking the time and for putting your heart on your email sharing your story of how you start with Difference Makers SA. I admire and value the work you are doing to make a difference. Our nation needs difference makers. Thank you for your kind words and affirmation, it is appreciated. I am honored that you would consider me to be part of your journey.
I have had great joy in sharing the Blue Ribbon with significant people who so deserve the honour – thanks for the nomination.
A special note of appreciation to you for your tireless efforts and determination to make a difference in our nation.
I spoke at a women’s conference in Ramsgate this weekend and was honoured to pass on the Blue Ribbon to Ps Laurel Cassel.
23 November 2016 : Rina van Sckalkwyk - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Liewe Julie,
Baie, baie dankie dat jy my aan hierdie besonders spesiale initiatief bekend gestel het. Ek het deur al die besonderhede en "Blue Ribbon Ceremonies" videos gegaan - trane het vrylik gevloei! Dit het my werklik diep aan die hart en gees gegryp. Ek bid God se oorvloedige Seën oor jou en elke persoon hierby betrokke.
Dit is regtig vir my 'n eer en voorreg om deel te kan wees van die organisasie en om bewusmaking te kan help bring vir die ongelooflike werk wat DM SA doen en lewens wat reeds daardeur aangeraak en nog aangeraak gaan word.
Liewe Julie,
Baie, baie dankie dat jy my aan hierdie besonders spesiale initiatief bekend gestel het. Ek het deur al die besonderhede en "Blue Ribbon Ceremonies" videos gegaan - trane het vrylik gevloei! Dit het my werklik diep aan die hart en gees gegryp. Ek bid God se oorvloedige Seën oor jou en elke persoon hierby betrokke.
Dit is regtig vir my 'n eer en voorreg om deel te kan wees van die organisasie en om bewusmaking te kan help bring vir die ongelooflike werk wat DM SA doen en lewens wat reeds daardeur aangeraak en nog aangeraak gaan word.
8 November 2016 : Suezette Smit - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Beste Julie
Ek sal regtig graag deel wil vorm van Difference Makers SA, veral ook na al die inligting en agtergrond tot my kennis. Dit sal regtig 'n eer wees om deel te wees van hierdie instansie.
Jy is ’n merkwaardige vrou veral na wat jy deur is en hoe jy nou ’n verskil maak. “I salute you”. Groete vanuit Namibie.
Suezette Smit
Entrepreneur|International Professional Excellence and Leadership Coach| Motivational and Transformational Speaker| Philanthropist,|Life and Business Strategist,|Author and Fire Walk Master
Beste Julie
Ek sal regtig graag deel wil vorm van Difference Makers SA, veral ook na al die inligting en agtergrond tot my kennis. Dit sal regtig 'n eer wees om deel te wees van hierdie instansie.
Jy is ’n merkwaardige vrou veral na wat jy deur is en hoe jy nou ’n verskil maak. “I salute you”. Groete vanuit Namibie.
Suezette Smit
Entrepreneur|International Professional Excellence and Leadership Coach| Motivational and Transformational Speaker| Philanthropist,|Life and Business Strategist,|Author and Fire Walk Master
15 October 2015 : Sune Kotze - Rooi Rose
Hi Julie,
Baie dankie dat jy gister die dag so ekstra spesiaal gemaak het.
Baie dankie ook vir al jou moeite ons waardeer dit
Lekker dag verder
Kind Regards
Suné Kotzé
Marketing & Promotions Coordinator
Tel: 011 889 0973
www.rooirose.co.za
Caxton Magazines, 368 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, 2196
Hi Julie,
Baie dankie dat jy gister die dag so ekstra spesiaal gemaak het.
Baie dankie ook vir al jou moeite ons waardeer dit
Lekker dag verder
Kind Regards
Suné Kotzé
Marketing & Promotions Coordinator
Tel: 011 889 0973
www.rooirose.co.za
Caxton Magazines, 368 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, 2196
14 October 2016 : Suezette Smit - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Dear Julie
Thank you kindly for your email and for making contact, I appreciate. Well done on your achievements, I salute you - speaking about a Difference Maker, which you are indeed. WOW!
I’m always very humble in achievements as I believe it’s not about me but about those I work with on a daily basis. And yes it’s always great and a rewarding feeling when you see the change you have brought in someone’s career and life. Wishing you a wonderful Friday and a fabulous weekend.
KInd Regards
Suezette Smit
Managing Director: Performance Development Interactive
Dear Julie
Thank you kindly for your email and for making contact, I appreciate. Well done on your achievements, I salute you - speaking about a Difference Maker, which you are indeed. WOW!
I’m always very humble in achievements as I believe it’s not about me but about those I work with on a daily basis. And yes it’s always great and a rewarding feeling when you see the change you have brought in someone’s career and life. Wishing you a wonderful Friday and a fabulous weekend.
KInd Regards
Suezette Smit
Managing Director: Performance Development Interactive
11 October 2016 : Adri Jansen van Nieuwenhuizen - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Dear Julie
The concept of Difference Makers SA indeed is a brilliant idea to introduce people who make a difference in S.A. to the people of S.A. I thank DMI-SA for the honor to be nominated as a Top 100 SA Difference Maker. Pink Tress for Pauline is my heart for Changing Lives Making a Difference. May more people of S.A. benefit through this brilliant tool.
Adri Jansen van Nieuwenhuizen
Managing Direcor: Pink Trees
Dear Julie
The concept of Difference Makers SA indeed is a brilliant idea to introduce people who make a difference in S.A. to the people of S.A. I thank DMI-SA for the honor to be nominated as a Top 100 SA Difference Maker. Pink Tress for Pauline is my heart for Changing Lives Making a Difference. May more people of S.A. benefit through this brilliant tool.
Adri Jansen van Nieuwenhuizen
Managing Direcor: Pink Trees
15 November 2015 : Octavia Ephraim - Top100 SA Difference Maker Season 1
Dear Julie,
My my my this is PROFOUND! I bless the day our God connected us. I am honored to be surrounded by a woman of your caliber! Congratulations on your nomination as Phenominal African Woman.
I love it...perfect.
Congratulations Julie, When God is in it, WE CAN MOVE THE MONTAINS! I will continue put DMI-SA ministry in my prayers! What an honour to be part of your GLOBAL MINISTRY!
We love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blessed week ahead!
Octavia Ephraim
Dear Julie,
My my my this is PROFOUND! I bless the day our God connected us. I am honored to be surrounded by a woman of your caliber! Congratulations on your nomination as Phenominal African Woman.
I love it...perfect.
Congratulations Julie, When God is in it, WE CAN MOVE THE MONTAINS! I will continue put DMI-SA ministry in my prayers! What an honour to be part of your GLOBAL MINISTRY!
We love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blessed week ahead!
Octavia Ephraim
4 October 2013 : Helice Sparky Bridges
Dearest Julie,
I LOVE LOVELOVELOVELOVE YOU!!! You are ME!!!!!!! When we first spoke and you said you wanted to Head Difference Makers Intl in South Africa…I knew then exactly who you are. It takes a ton load of courage, discipline, breakdown and breakthrough to make your dream come true in your country. I seen myself working side-by-side with you guiding & loving you, cheering you on, respecting your choice of making the dream come true for S.A.
Helice Sparky Bridges
CEO Difference Makers International
Dearest Julie,
I LOVE LOVELOVELOVELOVE YOU!!! You are ME!!!!!!! When we first spoke and you said you wanted to Head Difference Makers Intl in South Africa…I knew then exactly who you are. It takes a ton load of courage, discipline, breakdown and breakthrough to make your dream come true in your country. I seen myself working side-by-side with you guiding & loving you, cheering you on, respecting your choice of making the dream come true for S.A.
Helice Sparky Bridges
CEO Difference Makers International