Harare – The Zim Community Trailblazers Awards (ZCTA) has announced a comprehensive strategy that focuses on inclusive partnerships as it celebrates the fifth edition of the prestigious community awards ceremony.

The strategy, aimed at promoting excellence and community development in Zimbabwe, is built around 11 key pillars: commitment to the awards’ mission and vision, inclusive media partnership, innovation, unique selling proposition, strong relationships, robust brand identity, industry analysis, collaboration, quality and excellence, online presence, and audience engagement.

“As we celebrate our fifth edition, we remain committed to our mission and vision,” said Meshia Mambo, ZCTA spokesperson.

The prestigious community awards’ mission is to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions to community development, social responsibility, and excellence in Zimbabwe. The awards’ vision is to be the premier awards ceremony in Zimbabwe, renowned for recognising and celebrating excellence, innovation, and community development.

The ZCTA board led by Dr. Nigel Chanakira, a renowned business mentor and philanthropist, has been instrumental in shaping the awards’ vision and mission. Its leadership has been pivotal in promoting excellence and community development in Zimbabwe.

Respected medical practitioner Dr Johaness Marisa and Tinashe Nyahwema are the other board members including shareholders Albert Masaka and Tariro Masunda.

“We are pleased to announce that West View Clinics and Westview Group of Schools and Ekenia Chifamba from Shamwari Ye Mwanasikana have come on board to sponsor some categories,” said Meshia Mambo. “We are grateful for their support and call upon more sponsors to partner with us in celebrating excellence and community development in Zimbabwe.”

The ZCTA seeks to foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including nominees, winners, sponsors, and partners. This will enable the awards to continue promoting community development, social responsibility, and excellence in Zimbabwe.

The Zim Community Trailblazers Awards is a prestigious awards ceremony that aims to promote community development, social responsibility, and excellence in Zimbabwe. The awards are open to individuals and organizations from all sectors, including business, sports, education, entertainment, healthcare, and non-profit, among others.

The organisers of the Zim Community Trailblazers Awards would like to congratulate our colleagues in the media, The Herald for recognising the country’s unsung heroes and heroines at The Herald Community Heroes Awards ceremony held last night in Harare.

The Herald Community Heroes Awards winners were honoured for working tirelessly to transform their communities.

We can not agree more with Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprise Development permanent secretary Dr. Mavis Sibanda, who emphasised on the crucial role community heroes play in addressing social challenges, promoting unity, and fostering a sense of belonging.

Dr Sibanda was representing guest of honour Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Senator Monica Mutsvangwa.

We also appreciate The Herald editor, Victoria Ruzvidzo’s, insightful comments on how such awards inspire others to engage in community service and activism, ultimately strengthening community bonds.

In the spirit of celebrating excellence, we extend our congratulations to the esteemed winners, including:

– Prevail International

– Geo Pomona

– West Properties

– CAG Bus Services

– National Foods

– Doves

– Levarto

– The Embassy of Palestine

– Herentials

– Zim Free Range Chicks

– Dr. Divine Ndhlukula

– Dr. Afra Nhanhanga

– Dr. Paul Tungwarara

– Mrs. Joana Sharpe

– Dr. Dilesh Nguwaya

– Mr. Pedzisai Sakupwanya

– Mr. Farai Matsika

– The SDA Church

And to the Community Award Winners from various provinces:

– *Harare*: Mai Thembi (Mabvuku), Mr. Aaron Aaron (Mufakose)

– *Bulawayo*: Sazini Tshuma, Mrs. Chingombe

– *Manicaland*: Mr. Edmore Nyamangodo, Molin Chipoyi

– *Mashonaland Central*: Lancos Kuuyangepi, Mr. Mamera Kadzingatsayi (Mbire)

– *Mashonaland East*: Gloria Kaisa (Chikomba)

– *Mashonaland West*: Billy Rwodzi, Hugh Maya (Chegutu)

– *Matabeleland North*: Obert Dube, Chief Mbuso Bhekithemba Dakamela (Nkayi)

– *Masvingo*: Calisto Chimoyi (Bikita East)

– *Matabeleland South*: Mrs. Babongile Gora, Mr. Pick Nkomwa

– *Midlands*: Earnest Muchechetere (Shurugwi Ward 9)

Once again, congratulations to all the winners!

By ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

PREPARATIONS for the prestigious Zim Community Trailblazers fifth edition grand celebrations are at an advanced stage with the organisers calling for more mutually beneficial partnerships.

The coveted awards honour and celebrate trailblazing  individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions to Zimbabwe’s development are set to be held at the HICC on Friday 31 January 2025  under the theme “Promoting a legacy of excellence in our communities.

An organiser, Albert Masaka has announced that they were also going to commemorate the trailblazing achievements of past winners.

“The great thing is that our awards will be held in a celebratory mood as this is our fifth ceremony.”

“We are receiving nominations that can win an award anytime and anywhere, from nominees who have a pioneering mentality, a way of visualizing paths that don’t exist and are blazing new trails .”

 “In that light, we call on stakeholders to come and partner with us financially or in kind to make this event a memorable one for everyone.

“At the moment we can’t divulge much but we are going to honour deserving winners in the coming edition, and plans are in place for our trailblazers who have won in the past.

Masaka added that they have slashed the categories to be won by more than half and this has resulted in an improvement in the quality of nominations.

He added that it was their custom to provide strategic win-win partnerships with their partners.

In a trailblazing rise, the awards that are led by a board chaired by Dr Nigel Chanakira began as a virtual event during the Covid 19 era have grown in status and appeal.

SOME OF THE NOTABLE PAST WINNERS

Church leaders: Pastor Dr Ruth Musarurwa, Pastor Bonnie Deuschle, Prophet Effort Vakai Maphosa

Businessmen:  Dr Nigel Chanakira, Ken Sharpe, Dr Phillip Chiyangwa, Zodwa Mkandla, Beven Makaka, Edzai Kachirekwa, Lincoln Masiyenyama

CEOs: Pikirayi Deketeke, Dr Christine Peta

Politicians: Temba Mliswa

Medical Practitioners: Dr Vivek Solanki, Dr Solomon Guramatunhu, Dr Johannes Marisa, Seasons Pharmaceuticals.

Organisations: Higher Life, Red Cross Zimbabwe, Inner City Mission, Bright Daisies

Sports: Sikandar Razah, Dynamos, Shihan Muripo, Charles Manyuchi, Andie Kuipers, Zim Women U21 (Hockey)

Artists: Charles and Olivia Charamba, Mechanic Manyeruke, Minister Michael Mahendere, Black Umfolosi, Jesesi Mungoshi, Madam Boss, Flame B, B, Rev Chivaviro, Albert Nyathi, Nutty O, Kenny Gamble, Lewis and Tau Ngara, Chaka Ngwenya, Collette Manny.

Journalists: Guthrie Munyuki, Victoria Ruzvidzo, Kholwani Nyathi, Faith Zaba,  Robson Sharuko, Charles Mabika, Moses Mugugunyeki, Terrance Mapurisana, Wadzanayi Mhombera, Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi, Abigail Tembo, Michael Gwarisa, Catherine Murombedzi

Philanthropists: Liane Lombard, Brenda Mudzimu,  Fayaz Rahman, Bhuran Weston, Sylvia Sanyanga, Daisy Mukariri, Ruvarashe Masarakufa, Nyasha Nhau