Politician of the Year Award Ceremony
One Young World's Politician of the Year Award celebrates three of the world's most promising young politicians who are using their public office to create a tangible, positive impact on young people in their communities and countries. The award will be presented by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, the Mayor of Cape Town.
Speakers
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Geordin Hill-LewisExecutive Mayor of the City of Cape TownGeordin Hill-Lewis
Counsellor
Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town
Geordin Hill-Lewis, 36, attended Edgemead High School, obtained an Honours degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from UCT, and a Masters in Finance specialising in Economic Policy from London University. He is a husband to Carla and father to an nine-year old daughter. Hill-Lewis became politically active during his high school years. During his studies at the University of Cape Town, he founded the Democratic Alliance Students’ Organization (DASO). He worked as Chief of Staff in the office of former Western Cape Premier Helen Zille. In 2011, Hill-Lewis was elected as a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly, becoming the youngest MP at 24 years old. During his time in the National Assembly, he has served on various portfolios, such as Trade and Industry and Finance, and most recently served as the Shadow Minister of Finance. On 18 November 2021, Hill-Lewis was inaugurated as the youngest Mayor of the City of Cape Town.