ZimAchievers mark 11th anniversary in style

Zimbabwe Achievers Awards hosted a sold-out, glitzy 11th edition of the ZAA UK Awards Dinner Gala, with awards handed out in various categories on Saturday night at the Holiday Inn City in Birmingham.

Sponsored by remittance company Express Links Money Transfer and ably hosted by Amanda Nkomo and Daks, ZAA UK rolled out the red carpet to welcome the leading lights in the diaspora communities across the United Kingdom.

ZAA UK Country Director Sakhile Khanye hailed the award winners and nominees and paid tribute to the people and organisations flying the national flag around the world.

"I am absolutely grateful for all the amazing people who have supported ZAA over the years and those who turned out in their numbers today. I congratulate all our winners and celebrate their success as testament of game changing moves in the world," Khanye said.

"We also applaud our sponsors and partners for making this possible  as we continue to celebrate high achievement among us."

Among the notable honorary award recipients were Dr Lance Mambondiani who was awarded the Founder's Award and Korrine Sky getting the Panel's Choice.

Nceku grabbed two gongs for Male Personality and People's Choice, with Dj Mel also garnering double honours for DJ of the Year and influencer of the year. Mgcini Nyoni won the Zim-based Influencer Award.

Keynote addresses were delivered by representatives from Express Links along with Diaspora Insurance founder and CEO Jeff Madzingo,among others.

Entertainment was provided by high-flying comedian King Kandoro, with music by Icey Stanley and DJ Fistoz and DJ Mli.

Below is the full list of winners and recipients for the 11th ZAA UK 2022

ZAA 2022 WINNERS


Founder's Award
Lance Mambondiani

Panel's Choice Award
Korrine Sky

Female Entrepreneur of the Year
Tariro Magombo
Usebia Muzondo

Male Entrepreneur of the Year
Tanaka Karumazondo

Business of the Year
Bespoke Events by Jules

Professional of the Year
Ruth Dhliwayo

Innovator of the Year
Cody Gapare

Community Organisation of the Year
Put a smile on a child
Women of Valiance

Community Champion of the Year
Mavis Mundirwa
Charity Emmanuel

Cultural Ambassador
Sisa Senkosi

Breakthrough Newcomer of the Year
Shine Ndebele

Male Personality of the Year
Nceku

Female Personality of the Year
Neo the DJ

People's Choice Award
Nceku

Outstanding Achievement in Music - Male
Official Just Kyng

Outstanding Achievement in Music - Female
Maxine

Young Achiever of the Year
Cakes by Ruva

Influencer of the Year
Dj Mel

Zim-based Influencer of the Year
Mgcini Moyo

Arts Promoter of the Year
Grill Yard

DJ of the Year
DJ MEL

Event of the Year
The Kings of Amapiano

Outstanding Achievement in Fashion
Loves African Creations

Sports Personality of the Year
Musa King Mufasa

Media Outlet of the Year
Kade Culture

Restaurant of the Year
Ekhaya Bar & Grill

MUA of the Year
Amaona Creative