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Tafadzwa Zimoyo Arts Reporter

After a successful edition in the United Kingdom and spreading to South Africa, the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards has announced the nomination list for the United States edition. The high profile awards have become the highlight of celebration for professional and artistic achievements by Zimbabweans in the UK and South Africa, and with the US edition in full swing, there are plans to expand to other countries in the next year.

The US edition got off to a seamless start at the nominee announcement launch held in Dallas, Texas, recently.

The inaugural awards gala in the US will be held on November 19 at the Westin Stonebriar Hotel and Golf Club.

There are 15 categories which include Business, Arts, Sports and Community based initiatives among others.

“The shortlist of the US nominees boasts some stellar names and has uncovered some hidden gems”, said ZAA USA planning director Ontrance Mureverwi.

Zimbabwe’s leading financial institute, Steward Bank was unveiled as one of the main sponsors for the upcoming editions of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards taking place in the United States and South Africa, in November and December respectively.

ZAA international executive Louis Charema said the committee was delighted to welcome Steward Bank on board as an official partner and were looking forward to working with them.

“Commercial bank’s support with the respective franchises would only strengthen an already growing relationship with the Zimbabwean community on an International spectrum.

The awards organisation, which was established in 2010, and is the brainchild of ZAA Chairman Conrad Mwanza, recognises and honours Zimbabweans excelling in various countries, including the United Kingdom,” he said.

Steward Bank chief executive Officer, Lance Mambondiyani said they were proud to be associated with the awards and that he was looking forward to the journey ahead.

“The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards have been a major highlight in the UK, as well as in South Africa, and soon to be in the United States and, it is wonderful to see what the organisation has done over the years in recognising Zimbabweans who are excelling in their various disciplines, business or other.

“We are honoured to be a partner of an establishment that on a yearly basis celebrates these accomplishments across the world and we are looking forward to the announcement of the nominees for both editions,” he said.

Below is the full list of the nomination

Outstanding Achievers in Entertainment

Kwapi Vengesayi

Danai Gurira

Alfred Kainga

Makho Ndhlovu

DJ Lee Zvavada

Outstanding Achievers in Music

Tinashe Kachingwe

Vimbai Kaziboni

Zivanai Masango

FaRose

Peter Thulani

Brian Nhira

Personality of the Year

Miriam Shumba

Leah Chikumbindi

Noah Manyika

Lumbie Mlambo

Sports Personality of the year Award

Stansly Maponga

Kristine Musadembe

Takura Abus Tela

Kirsty Coventry

Young Achievers Award

Tatenda Chitemerere

Simba Zihove

Alexandra Maseko

Hatinawedu Mupiwa

Kristine Musadembe

Community Champion of the Year Award

Leah Chikumbindi

Leo Manhanga

Dr Moleen Madzviva

Sipho Gumbo

Danny Muchirahondo

Community Organisation of the year Award

Munhu Inc.

Girls Set Apart Ministries

ZimExpo Business Consortium

Mai Banda Outreach Ministries

Orphans Guardian Angel

Academic Excellence of the Year Award

Gillian Vimbai Kupakuwana

Emmanuel Magara

Marshal Bizure

Lifetime Outstanding

Contribution Award

Dr Japhat Ndemera

Precious Guramatunhu

Dr Solomon Masenda

Thomas Mapfumo

Professional of the Year

James Manyika

Dr Tawanda Gumbo

Vakirai Mawema

Dr Abednigo Sibanda

Fungai Shonhiwa

Male Entrepreneur of the year

Suresh Kara

Dr Kudzai Chikwava

Mark Nkolomi

Anesu Manjengwa

Tendai Mutenha

Female Entrepreneur of the year

Farayi Simoyi

Eustina Choto

Elizabeth Buard

Munashe Kaseke

Evelyn Lambert

People’s Choice Award

Thomas Mapfumo

Miriam Shumba

Brian Sibanda

Leonard Manhanga

Business of the Year

Coriolis Business Systems, Inc.

Exodus Capital LLC

VAULT Cosmetics

S D Simunyu & Son Logistics, Inc.

Swift and Gentle Moving LLC.

Sadza.com

Friends of Zimbabwe Award

Joel Laviolette-USA

Apostle George Jobe – US

Sam Kumbatira – Malawi