9th anniversary ZAA UK nominees out
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards UK (ZAA UK) have released the much anticipated list of nominees for the 9th Anniversary ZAA UK event set for Saturday 25 May 2019 in London at The Millennium Gloucester Hotel.
The list features nominees from the fields of academics, business, sport, entertainment as well community. The UK edition comes hot on the heels of the South African Edition set to be held on the 6th of April at The Hilton Hotel in Sandton Johannesburg.
The ZAA UK edition is the flagship brand of the awards having been founded in 2010 by Conrad Mwanza and has in the past honoured various Zimbabweans in the UK for their efforts in flying the country’s flag high and being inspirational figures within society.
The 2019 nominees list will be followed by the voting period where the nominees on the list will be hoping to join an illustrious list of past ZAA which includes the likes of sportsman Don Armand, chef Gineas Mupfayi, Seriel Entrepreneur Fungai Ndemera, entrepreneur and social butterfly Summer Rose as well as community organisations like Qoki Zindlovukazi among other categories.
ZAA UK Professional of the year Award
This award recognizes eminent public, private and educational sector professionals who have demonstrated passion, leadership and commitment to the sector.
Sarah Chitongo
Stephanie Travers
Tafadzwa Mugwagwa
Tatenda Mazivanhanga
Tsungi Maruta
ZAA Male Entrepreneur of the Year
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.
Nominee will have demonstrated business excellence and acumen with a proven track
record of success in business.
ZAA is honouring entrepreneurs whose boldness drives them to do things differently and change our world in the most unexpected ways
Ben Ngombe
Dexter Lasell
Nkosiyazi Moyo
Patrick Ndlovu
Tichaona Chisango
ZAA UK Business of the Year Award
A business that can demonstrate a long standing commitment of a responsible business & leadership in the marketplace, workplace, environment and the community. Business must be financially sound, active in their community
EL-GS Leasing
MmmNandi Homemade Preserves & Extremely Chilli Sauces
Tann Law Solicitors Ltd
Waruch Freight Logistics
Zimfoods
ZAA UK Female Entrepreneur of the Year
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.
Nominee will have demonstrated business excellence and acumen with a proven track record of success in business.
ZAA is honouring entrepreneurs whose boldness drives them to do things differently and change our world in the most unexpected ways.
Bree Macdonald
Codilia Gapara
Juliana and Juliet Mango (The Mango Twins)
Rejoice Bhila Kwaramba
Sabe Connor
ZAA UK Innovation Award
Awarded to the nominee that has shown an aptitude to their work and an ability to think outside the box and taking a leading role in providing solutions and innovative measures that better the community.
Codilia Gapara
Joseph Madyembwa
Rejoice Bhila Kwaramba
Simon Kaguramamba
Tichaona Chisango
ZAA UK Young Achiever Award
Nominee will be 25 and below and will have been a beacon for leadership, community and cultural engagement. Will have participated in activities that demonstrate the excellence, cultural richness and diversity of being Zimbabwean. ZAA wishes to acknowledge, encourage and most importantly promote positive achievements of all young people
Rumbi Mukoyi
Rutendo Mushonga
Stephanie Travers
Tsungi Maruta
ZAA UK Community Champion Award
Nominee will have shown extraordinary courage and will have taken upon him or
herself to campaign tirelessly and lead in the improvement of the Zimbabwean community:
ZAA honours someone who has worked tirelessly to engage, involve and consult the community; someone who has got to the grassroots of communities, made strides to understand their priorities and campaigned on issues that matter to them.
Blessed Kapesa
Fadzai Beatrice Nyirenda
Lesley Wadzanai Katsande
Patience Ndebele-Omijie
Victor Kazembe
ZAA UK Community Organisation of the Year Award
A charitable organisation that has worked and campaigned tirelessly to deliver a sustained positive impact to the Zimbabwean Community
Budiriro Trust
Inspire Women, Men and Children
Jersey263 charity
Mopane Foundation
ZAA Cultural Ambassador
The nominee has to show a traceable and proven track record of upholding and promoting an authentically Zimbabwean trait and culture with pride and dignity in the diaspora in a manner that shines a positive light on Zimbabwean culture, lifestyle and general way of life.
Bruce Ncube
Flame Lily
Rejoice Bhila Kwaramba
Silvanos Mudzvova
Taste of Zimbabwe
UK Based Music Artist of the Year
An individual or group who have demonstrated great musicianship, quality and uniqueness of music, and performances throughout the year. They will have a huge presence and impact on their audience/listeners on multiple channels
Donnell Mangena
Kevin Jones
Kwaye
Rachel Chinouriri
Rodney K Hwingwiri
ZAA UK Sports Personality
Awarded to a sportsperson who has achieved recognition at the highest level. The Individual will have also been a role model or have promoted sports development for aspiring sports.
This is awarded to the sportsperson “whose actions have captured the public’s imagination”,
Alec Madimu
Chad Abrahams
Farai Mudariki
Muzzy Nduna
Sam Curren
ZAA UK Break Through Award
This is award to the nominee who has made a breakthrough in their field that has led them to success and prominence with innovation that is clearly sustainable and carries great impact.
CK2 Catering
Codilia Gapara
Equip To Overcome
Nubianpic
Rutendo Mushonga
ZAA UK Event of the Year Award
An event that showed meticulous research, careful planning, tireless work, complex logistics and creativity and brought the community a flavour very close to home.
End of Year Gospel Show
Jive Festival
SAMA Festival
Zimbabwe Fashion Showcase
Zimfest
ZAA UK Male Personality of the Year Award
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.
Blessed Kapesa
Enock Musungwini
Jan-Paul Weaper
Joseph Madyembwa
Munashe Chirisa
ZAA Female Personality
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.
Blessing Mutamba
Nyasha Matonhodze
Paida Fundira & Sindi Kayembe
Primrose Simbani & Evelyn Madzima
Samantha Tapfumaneyi
ZAA People’s Choice Award
This category is won by the nominee with the highest count of votes, voted by the general public. Nominee will have shown enthusiasm and charisma in engaging the wider community through several channels. The Top 5 nominees are selected by picking the highest nominations.
Enock Musungwini
Ivy’s Kitchen/Taste of Zimbabwe
Jan-Paul Weaper
Munashe Chirisa
Tendai – Petite Dj
Meanwhile ZAA South Africa is on Saturday 6thApril 2019 at Hilton Hotel, Sandton for more info please visit www.zimachievers.com/sa/
ZAA Canada is on Saturday 29thJune 2019 at Radisson Hotel, Edmonton South., for more info please visit www.zimachievers.com/canada/
