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Zimbabwe Achievers Awards Honours Community Pioneers and Legends

The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (Z.A.A) stepped up its programme this year by honouring community pioneers and legends in the UK at a ceremony held at the Cumberland hotel in London on Saturday.

EZRA Sibanda – second from left. Pic by Ezra sibanda Facebook

Individuals who were recognised as legends or pioneers included Ezra Sibanda, renowned broadcaster and community organiser; Marshall Gore, for his contribution in sports and community development.

Billy Katiyo for his involvement in charitable causes, Lastone H Mliswa for pioneering work in film industry and arts.

Wellington Tafirenyika for services in music and arts, Tawanda Sibotshiwe for creative entrepreneurship as a music producer, Kisset Chirengende, the face behind Kyros Sports, a sports consulting company and Alfred Munhenga

“It is high time we look back and take note of our own heroes and heroines in the prestigious and unique journey of the awards,” said ZAA Chairman Conrad Mwanza.”

There was also recipients of the Chairman’s Honorary Awards which included Dr Ian Chikanza and Doug Munatsi who have both made significant contributions to the charity and business sectors.

Fikelephi Jackson and Lettie Chimbi for their charity work and Pastor Jide David Modede, a Friend of Zimbabwe, for his contribution to Charitable Causes focus to Zimbabwe.

The annual event brings together business leaders from all sectors, government officials, diplomats, civil society representatives from NGO’s, heads of finance & trade and the international press.

 

Below is the full list of winners.

 

2017 Winners

Community Champion of the Year – Dorcas Gwata

 

Event of the Year – SAMA Festival 2016

 

Fashion Designer of the Year – Tapiwa Dingwiza

Female Entrepreneur – Hanani Nqo

 

Female Personality of the Year – Ellen Chiwenga

 

MTM Financial and Management Accountants Business of the Year Award – Senditoo

 

Community Organisation of the Year – The Life Project

 

Innovation of the Year – Sharon Odongo   

 

International Gospel Artist of the Year – Fungisai 

 

Male Entrepreneur of the Year – David Zinyama

 

UK Sports-Person of the Year – Lovejoy Chawatama

 

Male Personality of the Year – Tafara Dube

 

Media Personality of the Year – Samantha Ncube-Mahlangu

 

Professional of the Year – Adiel Mambara

 

UK Music Artist of the Year – Lamont Chitepo

 

Music Video of the Year – Charlie Kay (Vimbai)

 

Young Achiever of the Year – Miss Sakhie Classique

 

Savannah Freight People’s Choice – Duchess Cleo   

 

Panel’s Choice Award – ZimHealth

 

Special Recognition Award – Killer T 

 

Legends/Pioneer 

Ezra Sibanda – Services to Music and Arts.

Marshall Gore – Services to Sport and Community Development

Billy Katiyo – Services to Charitable Causes

Lastone H Mliswa – Film Industry and Arts.

Wellington Tafirenyika – Services to Music and Arts

Tawanda Sibotshiwe – Services to Music and Arts.

Kisset Chirengende   – Services to Sports Development.

 

Alfred Munhenga – Services to Music and Community development 

 

Chairman’s Honorary Awards 

Dr Ian Chikanza – Services to Business and charitable causes

Doug Munatsi – Services to Business and charitable causes

Fikelephi Jackson – Services to Charitable Causes

Lettie Chimbi – Services to Charitable Causes

Pastor Jide David Modede – Friend of Zimbabwe 

 

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