ZAA Founder Conrad Mwanza expressed delight after yet another successful Zimachievers event, this time in Dallas, Texas on Saturday 11th November 2017 at the Prestigious Intercontinental Hotel.
.“Putting such events together is not easy, it takes a lot of dedication, 2017 has been a rewarding experience and, seeing all the hard work delivered by the team over the last few months has been amazing” Mwanza said .
“Every campaign has its up’s, downs and challenges, but what makes it worth it, is the commitment and perseverance of the team and network around you, and the amount of support received throughout. ZAA could not be possible without the dedicated local partners”
“I would also like to extend gratitude to all the sponsors who stood with us, and helped us fulfil the vision” Mwanza added
Vez Nkomo ZAA USA Organising Chair thank the team ”This week proved the heart of champions that is in this group, you pulled it off, all the hard work delivered by the team over the last few months was a pleasure to see on Saturday,” Nkomo said.
I would also like to thank our sponsors both internationally and locally, WorldRemit, Steward Bank, EcoCash, Leander Villas, Property101, Zim Tuckshop, Exodus Capital LLC, Batteries and Bulbs, ClearFlow, ProMarket Insurance Services, BitiMari, Double Portin Transportion LLC and Socks Law Associates
Richard Maseko Worldremit Country Director added ”WorldRemit is proud to be associated with the positive and inspiring work the Zimbabwe Achiever Awards is doing in connecting Zimbabweans across the globe. When Dr Ismail Ahmed set up the company he understood the challenges we often face in trying to study, work and support family and friends at home and the frustration of having to take time off work to make the journey to queue at an agent knowing your family and friends would have to do the same thingBy bringing international remittances online WorldRemit is making the process quicker, easier and more secure –helping people to focus on making the most of their opportunities, wherever they are”
Meanwhile ZAA International has announced that it will launch ZAA South Africa on the 14th of December in Sandton Johannesburg with details to follow
The 2017 ZAA USA Winners are
Female Entrepreneur of the Year
- Jackie Mgido
Male Entrepreneur of the Year
- Dr Kudzai Chikwava
Business of the Year
- Data Agility Group (DAG)
Community Champion of the Year
- Pastor Emmanuel Sundire
Community Organization of the Year
- Orphans Guardians Angel
Personality of the Year
- Mutsa Majero
People’s Choice Award
- Savannah Madamombe
Outstanding Achievement in Music
- Sandra Vito
Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment
- Makho Ndlovu
Professional of the Year
- Lumbie Mlambo
Academic Excellence of the Year
- Dr Gillian Kupakuwana-Suk
Outstanding Achievement in Sport
- Farayi Mutatu
Young Achiever
- Washe Shumba
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Dr Precious Guramatunhu-Mudiwa
Chairman’s Award
- Professor Charles Enos (Chiedza) Maponga
Special Recognition Award
- Zimbabwean Naturals (Hair Maintenance)
Friend of Zimbabwe Award
- Apostle George W. Jobe
Friend of Zimbabwe Award
- Joel Laviolette
