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Organisers for the fourth edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) Australia have announced the date and release of the nominees for the show.
Scheduled to take place on November 11 at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney, the event marks the return to glory for the prestigious awards after a Covid-19 pandemic-enforced three-year absence. The ZAA Australia edition caters for the enterprising diaspora community-based in Australia which has continued to blaze a trail in different sectors to promote Zimbabwean pride at home and abroad.
ZAA Australia country director Method Mukundu said preparations were at an advanced stage with the nominees out and the voting platform opening.
“It has been a long time coming since disruptions caused by Covid-19 in the past few years and we are thrilled to write another chapter of celebrating excellence in Australia through the ZAA this year,” said Mukundu.
“Several people and organisations have continued to make a positive impact in the world and as ZAA we reaffirm our commitment to recognise, celebrate and honour those outstanding contributions.”
He said the 2023 edition is powered by wealth advisory firm Frontier Wealth Group, the headline sponsor for the premier social event.
“We are also equally thrilled to welcome Frontier Wealth Group as a partner for this noble cause, to unlock the full potential and networking among our leading change-makers,” said Mukundu.
“We have released the nominees short-list for this year which is stacked with outstanding personalities who have made a progressive imprint on communities across different spheres of influence.”
Mukundu said over the years, ZAA Australia has amplified the voices of various personalities and initiatives to become a key driver of diaspora engagement and a cross-networking platform of choice for many in the diaspora and beyond.
He said the voting platform was now open on their website and will close on October 22, with the awards dinner gala taking place the following month.
Concurring with Mukundu’s sentiments, the chief executive of Frontier Wealth Group, Stephen Mandigora, said they were ready for the show with full support.
“ZAA embodies the aspirations of many progressive minds and we fully embrace the vision as a firm. We believe we can inspire and guide many to achieving financial freedom and develop wealth accumulation strategies together with the ZAA,” said Mandigora.
“Since our inception in 2015, we have committed ourselves to empowering Zimbabwean communities and are confident of ushering in a new era of exponential growth together with many in this journey with the ZAA.
Founded in 2010 to honour Conrad Mwanza, ZAA recognise and celebrate Zimbabwean change-makers around the world, the movement has grown to create a network across all the continents.
Below is the full nomination list.
- YOUNG ACHIEVER’S AWARD
Yemurayi Choto
Reece Mutonhori
Tatenda Nyaruwe
Taida Chigogora
NIASHA (Nyasha Dzingai)
Lynette Moyo
Simba Zimbudzana
Meliwethu Richard Nkomo
Rutendo Rue Mupedzi
Mufaro Maringe
- SPORTS, CULTURE AND FASHION PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Reece Mutonhori
Meliwethu Richard Nkomo
Cynthia Simango
Rumble Mutseyiwa
Simba Machiridza
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- MEDIA PERSONALITY / MEDIA OUTLET OF THE YEAR
Hericom Media and Marketing
Yemurayi Choto
Admire Maitera – The Art of Business Show
Bigtime Media Productions
- SOCIAL INFLUENCER AND PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Rutendo Rue Mupedzi
NIASHA (Nyasha Dzingai)
Yemurayi Choto
Tendayi Ganga
The main cast of the ABC kids film Gugu naGogo (Bernadette Whata, Mufaro Ruvimbo Ndoro, and Emily Chifadza)
Gladys Mutongoreya
- ARTIST OF THE YEAR (MUSIC / DRAMA)
Jossy Jovial
Thando Sikwila
Lynette Moyo
Mufaro Maringe
Lee Mabasa Ziyambi & Bazuka
Faro Musodza
Audius Mtawarira
- COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
Zii Nzira
Ennia Jones
The Duo of Dr Sithembiso Dube & Simba Marekera
Simba Zimbudzana
Olivee Zvinaiye Maboreke
Melody Magengezha
- COMMUNITY ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR
Langdentity
Splash of Colour Swimming
Australia Zimbabwe Business Council (AZBC)
Born to Shine Organisation – Tendayi Ganga
Ladies Of Zimbabwe In Australia (LOZA)
ZIMAA NSW
- START-UP / INNOVATOR / ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Ronald Mpofu
Prosper Taruvinga
Farisai Chatiza Marimbe
Adrian Mtungwazi
Lucky Ngoshi
- BUSINESS ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR
Eagle life
Prodigy Health Solutions
Msisa Property
Nzenza Legal and Migration Services
In 4 Care Disability Services
- MENTAL AND EVERYDAY WELLBEING ADVOCACY AND SERVICE AWARD
Dune Health and Well-being
Taida Chigogoma
Starz Health Pty Ltd
Tarisai Shinya
- DISABILITY ADVOCACY AND SERVICE AWARD
Care Metaz Global
Phil Terry Healthcare
Endow Support and Consulting
In 4 Care Disability Services
Starz Health Pty Ltd
- PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP AWARD
Pastor Tapiwa Mutseriwa
Gladys Maseko
Pastor Innocent Shone
Gladys Mutongoreya
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