Former Zimbabwe cricket player-cum-musician, Henry Olonga and musician, Audius Mtawarira have been nominated for the inaugural edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) Australia.

Olonga and Mtawarira were both nominated in the Life Time Outstanding Contribution category alongside; Rob Adams, Dr Sekai Nzenza – Sand and Alfonso Zvenyika Lambarda.

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The awards ceremony is set to take place on Saturday October 28 at the prestigious Hilton hotel, Adelaide, overlooking Victoria Square.

There are over 80 nominees across 20 categories.

ZAA Australia secretary, Jaison Midzi said, “We have been inundated with some outstanding nominations for the inaugural event, and it highlighted the exceptional work that Zimbabweans are doing, not only in Australia but aboard.”

ZAA founder, Conrad Mwanza added that the community spirit that has been built and the calibre of individuals and organisations that we have recognised over the years in different countries really shows how talented, determined and studious Zimbabweans are in building something we can all be proud of.

One of the sponsors of ZAA Australia, Steward Bank CEO, Dr. Lance Mambondiani, said ZAA was a noble cause and applauded the organisers for the initiative edged the community to rally behind the cause.

“Any nation that does not honour its heroes will not endure. Our association with the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards is our token of support to the rewards of core values of hard work, resilience, dedication and triumph over adversity; values without which no nation can endure,” said Mambondiani.

Voting will commenced on Tuesday September 12 and will run until October 10.

Below are the nominees.

Business of the year

  1. Zishopu Worldwide
  2. Best Clinical Practice Australia
  3. Omasters Accountants
  4. Greenstar Commercial and Property
  5. Urimbo Group

Female entrepreneur of the year

  1. Taku Mbudzi
  2. Gracious Chidhakwa Makumbe
  3. Ruby Lynn
  4. Christine Mudavanhu Makumbe
  5. Raviro Nzenza

Male  Entrepreneur of the Year

  1. Nkosana Mafico
  2. Prosper Taruvinga
  3. Guardian Mushangwe
  4. Noel Padzinza and Nigel Buraundi
  5. Tsungai Mukushi

Professional of the Year

  1. Simba Marekera
  2. Dr Gerald Chitsunge & Dr Pethidia Mango
  3. Grace Chakabva
  4. Phillimon Zongo
  5. Shingirai Nhatarikwa

Community Organization of the Year

  1. CYALA
  2. Tinoda Trust
  3. Face of Africa Australia
  4. SINGLE MOTHER FOUNDATION
  5. Zim Community In Australia Victoria

Academic Excellence

  1. Dr Edison Ziso
  2. Dr Shepherd Masocha
  3. Dr Stella Gwini
  4. Cephas Chiduku
  5. Finex Ndlovu

Community Champion of the year Female

  1. Thembie Ndlovu
  2. Ruth Pasi Magodo
  3. Thembelihle Moyo Ncube
  4. Thembe Moyo
  5. Shelter Makonese

Community Champion of the year Male

  1. John Tapfuma
  2. Bankie Murongah
  3. Bernard Muchemwa
  4. Terry MacDermot
  5. Japhet Ncube

Cultural Ambassador

  1. Munyaradzi Maidza
  2. Tobias Mahohoma
  3. Felix Machiridza
  4. Simba Mushete
  5. Chris Gudu

Event of  the Year

  1. Cancer Girls’ Night In
  2. Freeka Runway
  3. Australia Diaspora Business Engagement Forum
  4. Spirit of Africa Townsville
  5. Africa’s Got Talent

Musician /Artist of the Year

  1. Tkay Maidza
  2. Nyarai Takaidza
  3. Larry Slicker
  4. Desire Sibanda (Dizzy Dee)
  5. Ruvarashe Ngwenya

Personality of the Year

  1. Judith Mari
  2. Frazer Mutumwa
  3. Obey Chingorivo (Terry Obza)
  4. Sister Zai Zanda (Poet)
  5. Olivia Kanosvamira

People’s Choice

  1. Michelle Kudakwashe Majuru
  2. Lucky Ngoshi
  3. Mukoma Masimba
  4. Kuda Chamisa
  5. DJ Dante (Clemency Mdaya)

Sports person of the Year

  1. David Pocock (Former Captain Australian Rugby U20s
  2. Janine Murray (Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist)
  3. Tando Velaphi (Soccer) professional league.
  4. Hilton William Raymond Cartwright (Cricket)
  5. Amanda Chigeza

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

  1. Tinonakirwa – Bodyguard
  2. Larry Slicker- Special Kid
  3. Francois – Growing pains
  4. Tkay Maidza – Do it right
  5. Kudzai – Ehheh

MEDIA PERSONALITY of the Year

  1. Richard James Cosnet -Actor: The Vampires Diary, The Flash; Quantico
  2. Ronald Nhokwara (Dj Ron Ron) (Vic263TV & Vic263 Radio)
  3. Enock Buranda ( Vic 263TV & Vic263 Radio)
  4. Collen Muduwa (Big Time Media)
  5. Papa Joze

Trend, FASHION & DESIGN AWARD

  1. Emily Jokwiro – (Klassic Designs By Emily) Melbourne
  2. Charity Rumbidzai Chola – (Glam & Elegant Couture) Perth
  3. Molinda Danda – Danda Couture
  4. Itai Nyakudya
  5. Liz Bokani Pasipanodya 

Young Achiever’s Award

  1. Kevin Kapeke
  2. Gracious Tapfuma
  3. Takudzwa Nyamvura
  4. Thubalethu Ndibali
  5. Tinaye Zenenga

FRIEND OF ZIMBABWE AWARD

  1. AdelaideMark Bartler -Member for Port
  2. Senator Lucy Guchui
  3. Dorcas Utkovic (Oz African TV)
  4. Angela Evans – Mayor of City of Charles Sturt
  5. Alison Wall 

LIFE TIME OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARD

  1. Rob Adams (Architect)
  2. Dr Sekai Nzenza – Shand
  3. Henry Olonga
  4. Audius M’tawarira
  5. Alfonso Zvenyika Lambarda (Boxer)