Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) Australia nominees revealed

By Own Correspondent

The fourth edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) Australia will take place on the 11th of November 2023 at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney, marking a return for the honours after a Covid-enforced three-year absence.

This edition of the now global awards caters to the “enterprising diaspora community based in Australia which has continued to blaze a trail in different sectors to promote Zimbabwean pride home, abroad and beyond”, said the organisers.

The 2023 edition is supported by wealth advisory firm, Frontier Wealth Group, who are the headline sponsor for the premier social event.

“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 ZAA Australia Country Director Method Mukundu.

“A number of people and organisations have continued to make positive impact in the world and as ZAA we reaffirm our commitment to recognise, celebrate and honour those outstanding contributions.

“We are also equally thrilled to welcome Frontier Wealth Group as partner for this noble cause, to unlock full potential and networking among our leading change makers.”

ZAA Australia has also released the nominees shortlist for this year which features outstanding personalities who have made a progressive imprint on communities across different spheres of influence.

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.

“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 Stephen Mandigora, CEO of Frontier Wealth Group.

“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 by Conrad Mwanza, ZAA recognise and celebrate Zimbabwean change-makers around the world, the movement has grown to create a network across all the continents.

The ZAA Australia voting platform is now open on www.zimachievers.org and will close on 22 October 2023, with the Awards Dinner Gala taking place the following month.

The full nomination shortlist for the 12 Contestable Categories

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
          • Rumbie Mutseyiwa
          • Simba Machiridza

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 ABC kids film Gugu naGogo (Bernadette Whata, Rufaro 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 / ENTREPRENUER 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
          • PHILANTROPIC LEADERSHIP AWARD
          • Pastor Tapiwa Mutseriwa
          • Gladys Maseko
          • Pastor Innocent Shone
          • Gladys Mutongoreya
          • Tendai Ganga
          • Taida Chigogora