The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards raised the bar last night, putting on a spectacular event for the eighth edition at the Grange City Hotel in London.
Running under the theme Plough Back, the awards celebrated several academics and businessmen, including prominent African jeweller, Patrick Mavros and Legal Practitioner, Taffi Nyawanza.
Actor and singer, John Pfumojena was honoured with the Made in Zwe award for being a true cultural ambassador.
Singer Kazz aka Mr Boomslang scooped the music video of the year, gospel singer Michael Mahendere was honoured with the International gospel award whilst Olinda Chapel was named female personality of the year.
The event this year was proudly sponsored by Fintech Company, WorldRemit and Funeral Service Provider, Diaspora Funeral Cash Plan.
WorldRemit Executive, Richard Igoe thanked the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards for a community initiative that brought people together around the world and that created the type of synergy and spirit that the remittance organisation embodies.
Other sponsors for the UK edition included Propertyend, Ndasenda, eZimtech, Women in Healthcare, Vaka Buildings, Mtimandze Group, Starcover, Vavaki Architects, Richvisions, KTrio and Nurseline.
Upcoming Events
Meanwhile, nominations for the US and Australian editions will open on Monday 21st May.
The awards ceremony for the US is scheduled for 29 September in Dallas, Texas. Australia’s edition will follow five weeks later on 3rd November.
Now a permanent fixture on the Zimbabwean community calendar, the awards are now in four countries, with plans for Canada and Zimbabwe to be added to the growing portfolio soon.
2018 Winners list
Business of the year:
Banya Family Placement Agency
Male Entrepreneur:
Ben Masina
Female Entrepreneur:
Fungai Ndemera
Professional of the year:
Portia Kumalo
Community Champion – (Joint award)
Dumi Moyo and Sithule Nicole Tshuma
Community Organisation:
Qoki Zindlovukazi Manini Amahle
Music video:
Kudana – Kazz aka Mr Boomslang
Music artist:
Icey Stanley
International Gospel:
Michael Mahendere
Fashion Designer:
Sinikiwe Moyo
Young Achiever:
Amanda Nkomo
Sports Personality
Don Armand
Female Personality:
Olinda Chapel
Male Personality:
Gineas Mupfayi
Breakthrough Award:
Nomalanga Nyamayaro
Event of the Year:
Zimfest 2017
People’s Choice Award
DJ Smallboy Taf
Panels’ Choice Award:
Summer Rose
Dudu of Bridal Couture and Tiaras
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