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Sunday Mail Reporter
NOMINATIONS for the second edition of The List Awards, which recognise unsung heroes and changemakers in Zimbabwe and Africa, have been opened.
The awards are conducted by Identities Media.
Nominations run from July 8 to August 17.
Men, women and youths who have shown “at least five years of impactful, selfless commitment to advancing social good, innovation and community well-being”, will be honoured.
In a recent statement, Identities Media said: “The List Awards are a disruptive model in the awards space, setting a new benchmark by ensuring that winners and finalists do not just receive recognition, but also walk away with prize money and other tangible benefits, including strategic media visibility and valuable networking opportunities (subject to sponsorship).
“This approach restores dignity in the awards fraternity and supports community champions in continuing their vital work.”
The awards cover 13 categories, including business impact, humanitarian impact, social impact, climate and environment impact, human rights, storytelling, sports and emerging technologies.
Three categories are open to participants from Southern and East Africa, although Zimbabweans are excluded from two of these; the Artist Pan African Impact Award and the Role Model Pan African Impact Award.
Identities Media said in line with global best practices, the Selection Committee for The List Awards operates independently to ensure transparency, integrity, and fairness throughout the nomination and selection processes.
The independence was established by The List Awards Advisory Board, which recognised the importance of a separate committee empowered to manage the entire selection framework, added the organisation.
Nominees will be evaluated on innovation, measurable impact, sustainability and community leadership.
This year’s edition introduces professional workshops in Harare for finalists and winners, aimed at enhancing their capacity to drive positive change. – Additional reporting: Wires
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter