Full list of Zim Achievers Awards nominees
LONDON – The full list of individuals, companies and organisations nominated for the prestigious 2013 Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) was announced on Saturday at a local hotel in the United Kingdom.
Business Category
Outstanding Achievement: Company of the Year
A company that can demonstrate a long standing commitment to responsible business and leadership in the marketplace, workplace, environment and the community.
1. Chiltren Support and Housing Ltd
2. Chitoro Limited
3. Diaspora Funeral Cash Plan
4. Kcare Nursing Agency
5. Khaya Projects
Outstanding Achievement: Entrepreneur
Awarded to a business person who can demonstrate a genuine passion for social issues, and with a proven track record of operating a successful business enterprise.
1. Brighton Mutebuka
2. Byron Fundira
3. Nigel Musara
4. Octavia Goredema
5. Peter Mukono
Outstanding Achievement: Business Innovation
Awarded to a person who develops new ideas and services into the Market. development of new values through solutions that meet new requirements. This is accomplished through more effective products, processes, services, technologies, or ideas.
1. Blessing Maregere
2. Haxton Jack
3. Jeff Madzingo
4. Octavia Goredema
5. Pasi William Sachiti
Outstanding Achievement: Professional
Awarded to an individual who has reached a milestone in their career
1. Fortune Chigwende
2. Maxwell Gomera
3. Mduduzi Mswabuki
4. Ron Gutu
5. Sam Bobo
Special Category
Academic Award
This award recognizes the individual who best exemplifies an advocate for professionalism and presenting the best public image. Will also have served as a model of dedication, enthusiasm, and leadership.
1. Blessing-Miles Tendi (D.Phil)
2. Dr Beacon Mbiba
3. Dr Cornelius Ncube
4. Dr Dominic Pasura
5. Dr. Julius Mugwagwa
Tourism Award
Can be non-Zimbabwean, companies who have promoted Zimbabwe as a Tourism Destination
1. Africa Albida
2. Bumi Hills
3. Sheerwater Victoria Falls
4. Travel Zambezi
5. Zambezi Safari & Travel Company
Environment/Conservative
Protects, campaigns and promotes the endangered wildlife and environments, tackles climate change and promotes sustainable use of resources
1. Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservation
2. Sebakwe Black Rhino Trust
3. Tashinag Initiative.
4. the4Cs – Climate Change Community
5. Zambezi Society.
Young Achievers Award
A young person making a positive impact and pushing boundaries to achieve success
1. Cynthia Masiyiwa
2. Khalil Madovi
3. Kwayedza Kureya
4. Teresa Shangadzike -Shanky
5. Vusi Mlilo
Sports, Culture, Fashion and Community
International Sports personality
Awarded for excellence in sports in any discipline
1. Axcil Jeffries
2. Chris Felgate
3. Cuthbert Nyasango
4. Nyasha Marakurwa
5. Vitalis Chikoko
Outstanding Achievement: Fashion
Nominee would have made a positive impact in any sector of the fashion industry.
1. Fikile Dube
2. Karentino
3. Manaka Handmade
4. Mutsa Mutsa
5. Velvet and Rose
Event of the Year
Nominees would have delivered the best and memorable event of the year
1. Aleck Macheso/Tuku Show
2. DangerZone Takeover Tour 2012
3. Help Us Help Ourselves
4. Oliver Mtukudzi at the O2
5. Tribes of Africa by iROCK! UK
6. Zim cup clash
Personality of the Year
Influential, inspiring and in the news. From all walks of life- politicians, actors, sports stars, artists and models. Others have a lower profile but still intrigue with their determination to make their mark
1. Carol Nyazika
2. Dephne Madyara
3. Simbarashe P. Nyanhanga
4. Leah African Designs
5. Nyasha Hatendi
6. Stephanie Chiyangwa
Community Organisation of the year
A charitable organisation that has worked and campaigned tirelessly to deliver a positive impact for the Zimbabwean Community.
1. Africa Mothers Foundation
2. Hope House foundation
3. Mwana Trust -Henry Chitsenga
4. Zimbabwe Association
5. Zimwomen Northampton
Community Champion
An individual who have taken upon themself to campaign tirelessly to improve the Zimbabwean community
1. Bekezela Nsingo
2. Florence Chawurura
3. Linda Samupinda
4. Morleen Nyirenda
5. Thandi Haruperi
MEDIA CATEGORY
Media House of the year
Print or Electronic Media outlet
1. Dandaro TV
2. IntoZimbabwe.com
3. Nehanda Radio
4. SW Radio
5. Zim Eye
Journalist of the Year
Presents a consistently strong body of work which demonstrated investigative and journalistic skills of the highest level
1. Eugene Majuru
2. Gilbert Nyambabvu
3. Henry Makiwa
4. Violet Gonda
5. Alex Bell
Radio Station of the year
The station of the year award showcases the best radio station that reaches and serves its audience. The station should also have demonstrated promotional, charity and community ventures during the year.
1. Dzimbaremabwe
2. Visions Radio
3. Zim Power Fm
4. Zimnet Radio
5. Zimonline Radio
Radio presenter of the Year
Nominee should always be looking for opportunities to connect effectively with the audience he or she is targeting and is a great ambassador for the station they represent.
1. Brian Lunga (Visions Radio)
2. DJ Blessed (Dzimbadzemabwe)
3. Dj Kenny G (Dzimbadzemabwe)
4. Simbarashe P. Nyanhanga (Zimonline)
5. Lady Bimma (Zimnet
6. Belinda Magejo
MUSIC
Gospel Artist International
Dynamic group/singer that has dominated the marketplace and has taken gospel music to another level.
1. Comfort Manyame
2. Mudiwa Hood
3. Royal Destiny
4. Shingisai Suluma
5. Zimpraise
Outstanding Achievement in Music International
Nominees should demonstrate outstanding musicianship in any sector of Music from producing, performing or even writing. Who have toured or performed in the UK.
1. Clive Mono Mukundu
2. Mukomba
3. Nox
4. Rodney Hwingwiri aka Rymez
5. Winky D
Dj of the Year
Nominee incorporates all the elements of showmanship into his DJ performances and takes entertainment to another level.
1. Dj Chidzy
2. Jah Hanief
3. Mista cee and Mujay
4. Mxolis’
5. Roblife Deejay
People’s Choice’s Award
Chosen and voted by the Public
1. Adele Kaseke
2. Aunty Jenny Msonza
3. Belinda Magejo
4. Dj Blessed
5. Mudiwa Hood
For more on this and how to vote visit: www.zimachievers.com
