Mari Prinsloo, director for enterprise systems at the North-West University (NWU), has received international recognition as one of three recipients of the 2025 Anthology Impact Award. The award honours higher education professionals who make a meaningful difference in their institutions and contribute actively to the broader academic community.

Each year, the Anthology Impact Awards highlight individuals who go beyond their daily responsibilities to support the work of Anthology and collaborate with peer institutions around the world. Mari stood out for her leadership in driving collaboration, guiding user groups, and helping deliver practical, lasting improvements in digital systems.

Anthology presented the award to Mari during a special ceremony and luncheon on Wednesday, 16 July, at the Anthology Together 2025 conference held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas Hotel in the United States. She shared the honour with Johan Slabbert from the University of Pretoria and Sharon Long from James Cook University in Australia.

Reflecting on the award, Mari said:
“I am grateful and honoured to receive this recognition from Anthology, our valued partner in the NWU CRM and SIS journey over the past three and a half years. This achievement is not mine alone – it reflects the dedication of our excellent project management and core teams, and the support of our sponsors and business owners, Prof Marlene Verhoef and Prof Michael Temane.”

Mari Prinsloo