The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) Australia edition finally returns this year for its fourth season after a three-year Covid-19 induced hiatus with a rich shortlist of nominees put together in 12 selected categories.
Organisers have now opened the competition for online voting with the grand awards ceremony slated for 11 November 2023 at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney. ZAA Australia seeks to identify and celebrate diaspora-based Zimbabwean change-makers who have defied the odds and excelled in their chosen fields.
The 2023 edition is powered by Frontier Wealth Group, which majors in financial planning, mortgage broking and property investments, among other diversified wealth creation and management initiatives. ZAA Australia Country Director Method Mukundu was upbeat about the return of the awards following disruptions brought by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“A number of people and organisations have continued to make positive impact in the world and as ZAA, we reaffirm our commitment to recognising, celebrating and honouring those outstanding contributions,” he said.
“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.”
Frontier Wealth Group CEO, Stephen Mandigora also said ZAA Australia has lived to become a key driver for diaspora engagement and a cross-networking platform for many Zimbabweans based abroad.
“ZAA embodies the aspirations of many progressive minds, and we fully embrace the vision as a firm,” he said.
“We believe we can inspire and guide many towards achieving financial freedom and develop wealth accumulation strategies together with ZAA.
“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 by Conrad Mwanza, ZAA 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 to pave way for processes leading up to the Awards Dinner Gala.
Shortlisted candidates for the 12 contestable categories
1. 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
2. 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
Source Zimlive
