In the Business Sector: Private Schools in the Mpumalanga Province, Uplands College was the highest rated with an overall rating of 4.36 out of a possible 5.00, and received the Diamond Arrow Award.

The ratings are based on the perceptions of the respondents (corporate and senior government officials in the Mpumalanga Province). A total of 3 601 ratings were sourced overall in the province. Companies and institutions were rated against the following criteria:

The respondents were also asked to nominate SOE's, towns and cities in the region who have done the most for social upliftment, foreign/international investment and local investment opportunities.

Mr Austin Clarke and Mrs Bev du Preez received the award on behalf of Uplands College at the Business Leaders’ Breakfast on the 16 October 2006 at the Emnotweni Arena. A total of 250-320 corporate and government leaders attended the function. This gesture is just reward for the Founders of Uplands College. These ‘visionaries’ can be proud of what they have achieved. However, it is important not to become complacent but to take the College to the next level and we have the right people with the passion and tenacity to achieve our set objectives. Well done to everybody, pupils and parents from White River and surrounding areas, who have participated and contributed. You are part of the success story.