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SUNGURA superstar Alick Macheso was honoured at the inaugural Dungwiza Community Trailblazers Awards 2025 at the weekend.
MWOS coach Lloyd Mutasa, who is also from Chitungwiza, was also honoured at the ceremony.
Here are the winners:
Distinguished Artist: Manners Mukuwiri
Distinguished Arts Centre: Chitungwiza Arts Centre
Distinguished Sungura Musician: Alick Macheso
Distinguished Dancehall Musician: Dadza D
Creative Musician Award: Nkosilathi Sibiya (Volts JT)
Outstanding Contribution to Music and Social Impact: Loveness Mainato
Outstanding Album Launch: Bethany Pasinawako
Fast-rising Gospel Music Minister: Norest Matende
Outstanding Community-Based Initiative: Shamwari Ye Mwanasikana
Community Empowerment Champion: Moreblessing Cherayi
Outstanding Contribution to Disability Support: Mainato
Distinguished Disability Advocate: Nyasha Nhau
Distinguished Girl Child Advocate: Ekenia Chifamba
Multifaceted Community Leader: Chipo Mahamba
Outstanding Residents Association: Chitungwiza Progressive Residents Association
Access to Justice Champion: Freddy Masarirevu
Outstanding Community Builder Award: Cephas Masengwe
Outstanding Community Influencer: Lloyd Mashayamombe
Social Media Champion: Musevenzo Manhangu
Outstanding Service Delivery Advocacy Champion: Marvelous Kumalo
SMEs Champion: Brighton Mupfapairi
Distinguished Faith Leader: Bishop Pride Sibiya
Distinguished Gospel Music Sponsor: Prophet Miracle Paul
Faith-Based Community Development Champion: Madzibaba Simba
Outstanding Community Champion in Heritage and Tourism Development: Apostle Farai Rukweza
Outstanding Church in Innovative Use of Technology: Christ Embassy Chitungwiza
Education
Outstanding Contribution to Education: Zengeza 1 High School
Outstanding Faith-Based Educational Institution: Bright Daisies
Distinguished Faith-Based Educational Institution: St Marys High School
Business and Entrepreneurship
Outstanding Retailer: Supernova Retail and Wholesale
Innovation in Property Development: ERC Projects
Local Government and Service Delivery
Outstanding Service Delivery Administrator: Marondera Rural District Council CEO
Outstanding Rural Infrastructure Development: Marondera Rural District Council
Most Improved Urban Council: Chitungwiza Municipality
Media and Communication
Outstanding Public Relations Practitioner: Tafadzwa Kachiko
Outstanding Community News Journalist: Muchaneta Chimuka
Distinguished Broadcast Journalist: Terrance Mapurisana
Distinguished Print Journalist: Gilbert Munetsi
Outstanding Sports Journalist: Langton Nyakwenda
Communicator of the Year: Zesa Chitungwiza
Outstanding Journalist and Human Rights Advocate: Philemon Jambaya
Outstanding Community Journalist: Yeukai Karengezeka
Outstanding Tv Broadcaster: Melody Itayi Ushewokunze
Sports
Distinguished Sportsperson: Lloyd Mutasa
These individuals and organizations have made significant contributions to their respective fields and have been recognised for their outstanding achievements.
