Online Reporter
Raymond Jaravaza
Voting has officially opened for the inaugural GoodNews For Life Global Awards, a prestigious event set to honour 100 outstanding leaders from Zimbabwe and across the globe for their contributions to business, healthcare, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and community development.
The public voting process began on June 1 and will run until the end of the month ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled for August 22 in London, England.
The awards seek to recognise exceptional individuals and organisations that are driving positive change through leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and community service. Categories span a broad range of sectors, including business, healthcare, fashion, events management, philanthropy and industrial development.
Awards founder and organiser Shine Ndebele said the initiative was created to celebrate individuals whose contributions often go unnoticed despite the significant impact they make in society.
“The awards recognise excellence and impactful contributions by leaders and entrepreneurs who promote community transformation and innovation. Too often we see the good work of some outstanding leaders go unnoticed, so this is a platform that shines the spotlight on those individuals and organisations that inspire us to make the world a better place to live in and prosper,” said Ndebele.
She said the GoodNews For Life Global Awards will celebrate 100 influential leaders from various sectors both in Zimbabwe and abroad.
“Through my experience in business, healthcare, leadership and community empowerment, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with people doing incredible work across different sectors and from different countries.
“I then decided to create a platform that brings those stories of hope, achievement and community impact together through an awards ceremony that celebrates excellence,” she said.
Ndebele revealed that the nomination phase, which was open to members of the public, was successfully completed last month, paving the way for the voting process now underway.
Beyond recognising achievement, she said the awards are designed to inspire future generations of leaders.
“The awards are also about leaving a lasting legacy that inspires the next generation of leaders to believe that their work matters and deserves recognition,” said Ndebele.
Below is the list of nominees:
FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Lorraine Gbadegesin – Loz Boutique
Lisa Sibanda – Sibanda Empire
Mercy Furawo – AKA Mai Tanaka
Georginah Sibanda – Ginah Enterprise
Tholakele Moyo
Shingirai Kamudyariwa
START UP OF THE YEAR
Rebellious Rocks – Sally Harker
Gugu’s Slim World – Gugu Mavumisa
Ginah Enterprise – Georginah Sibanda Smartplusenergy Pvt Ltd – Raphael Musasa
Hello Diaspora – Brenda Madondo
Mindseed Innovations – Gumisai Mtetwa
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
AOS Photography – Tonde Wurayayi
Mangi Artworks – Mangaliso Netha
Roe Photos – Rorisang Dube
Casper Sibanda Goke Photography
MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Nobantu Mbambo
Sympathy Mpofu
Kudakwashe Takundwa
Teseletso ‘Mmanare’ Matjaja
Princess Eugene Majuru
CREATIVE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Sisa Senkosi
Obert Dube
Um’Africakazi
Ezimnyama Dance Group
CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR
Nceku
Oliver Keith
Shumba ye Europe
Hair Tutorials & Lifestlye
The Phoenix
RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
Kalarih
Shadreck Munava
ZubaFit
Sophia Saidi
Black Diva
SOCIAL IMPACT OF THE YEAR
HSCPN (Health & Social Care Providers Network)
Trissel Peters
Amanda Ngcono Nkomo
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP OF THE YEAR
Charity Mukwasani – Ladies of Ireland
Enisia Mashusha – Mambokazi
Dr Suku Moyo – Mackenzie
Cynthia Masiyiwa Mukoko – ReKindle On
EVENTS COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Melz Corner
Mpala Events
4 Squared Events
Belinda’s Events
Elegance Events
HEALTHCARE PROF OF THE YEAR
Gamuchirai Gavumende
Gamuchirai Gore
Clementine Zimucha
NURSING EXCELLENCE OF THE YEAR
Soma Maphosa
Muchideni Ndlovu
Sanelisiwe Ncube
Nomusa Ndlela
Sibongile Murazvu
MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR
Muchideni Ndlovu
Jubiliant Nyoni
Samantha Simmons
Katherine McDonald
Godfrey Jones
OUTSTANDING SPEAKER OF THE YEAR
Tendai Rukarwa
Milton Sithole
Nyasha Matanda
FINANCIAL ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR
Salome Ru
Microcapital Finance
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
Buhle Dube
Doctor Ebert N. Gono
Ronald Dube
CAKES & CONFECTIONARY OF THE YEAR
Ko’s Cakes
The Cake Express
Charmaines Cakes
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE OF THE YEAR Lorraine Gbadegesin – Loz Boutiques
Care For Me Housing
Yorkshire Humber and Healthcare
FAST GROWING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Nic Gray Associates
LBH LOGISTICS AND PROJECTS
Zim Foods
Budget Travel UK
BEST LOGISTICS OF THE YEAR
LBH Logistics and Projects
Zim Direct
Zim Shipping
Touchstone
YOUTH LEADER & YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR Nkosana G. Mazibisa
Amanda Ngcono Nkomo
Raphael Musasa
FITNESS & WELLNESS OF THE YEAR
Belinda Sibanda Ncube
Monalisa Mathuthu – fitnesswithmona
Samfit_club
PHILANTHROPY
Nobuhle – Virgie Foundation
Natasha Mncube – Queen Loziba
Dr Suku Moyo – Mackenzie
Ali Monjack
CATERING OF THE YEAR
Avarese Kitchen
Chef Terry
Jaylyn Catering
Stondidoo
AUTHOR OF THE YEAR
Nomathemba Ndlovu
Milton Sithole
Authur Marara
FASHION
Love’s African Creations
Sozinio
Rangae
Indwangu by uMthobi
INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR
Pauline Moyo
Belinda Magabadela
Pamela Musoni
CLEANING COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Lis Fab Homes
Good Scrubbers
Clean Hands Cleaners
