The Essence Award (TEA) is an annual event that seeks to celebrate, appreciate, inspire and encourage people and organisations that have selflessly impacted our community and these awards fall into the following categories namely; Education; Entrepreneur; Social Impact; Against All Odds, Extra Miles, Young Achiever; An NGO or Group, a Company's Charity or Foundation, Change Champion and lastly, Enduring Legacy Award. ​ The Essence Award is also a fundraising event for worthy societal causes and charity organisations.