Johannesburg - The Italian-South African Chamber of Commerce, as every year, organizes the Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner dedicated to recognizing the efforts of the Italian business community. The evening, to be held on May 16th at the Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg, is open to all Chamber of Commerce members and the community. The BEA, organized by the Chamber of Commerce since 1999, brings together over 250 people each year and provides an opportunity for companies and participants to build their network, connecting the Italian reality with the South African one. During the event, four awards will be presented: Business Person of the Year, Enterprise of the Year, SMILE SME of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award. The evening also represents an important opportunity to raise funds for charitable purposes: the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Little Eden Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides assistance to 300 children and adults with severe intellectual disabilities. (9colonne)