"The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in service of others".
Education and Expertise:
Margo holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Environmental Management (CPUT) and has over 10 years of experience within the water sector.
Professional Registration:
Margo is a Registered Candidate Scientist with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions.
Affiliation:
Margo is a former Miss Earth South Africa Ambassador, 2019, a member and current chairperson of the Environmental Programme Advisory Board Committee at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, a mentor and judge for the Eskom Science Expo for Young Scientist, a motivational Speaker and activist.
Accolades:
* Recipient of the Cape Peninsula University of technology Industrial Excellence Award.
* Recipient of the 2018 International Hidden Eco-Hero award by Tunza-Eco-Generation (United Nations Youth Programme).
* Sustainable Development Goal Lead Advocate for World Merit South Africa (2019-2020).
* Recipient of the Netherlands Embassy to South Africa Wetskills prize.
* Inside Education 100 South African Shining Star 2020: Environment Category.
* Recipient of the Womandla STEAM Award, 2021.
* International cohort for the United Nations Sustainable Solutions Network Local Pathways Fellowship Programme, 2021.
* Recipient of the Panache Woman of Wonder Award, 2022.
* Received a commendation award from the South African Army Support for superior devotion, loyalty and services rendered.
* Recipient of the Panache Woman of Wonder Visionary Award, 2023.
* Panche Woman of Wonder, TOP 30 Inspiring Icons Globally, 2023.
* Recipient of the Mail & Guardian Greening the Future Environmental Heroes: Water and Oceans Award, 2023.