Dungwiza Community Trailblazers Awards set to launch

Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe – The Dungwiza Community Trailblazers Awards (DCTA), a regional community awards programme, will be launched in Chitungwiza next month.

The awards ceremony to be held under the the theme ‘Fostering regional collaboration’ is scheduled for Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Aquatic Complex.

The DCTA aims to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in various fields, encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, and foster collaboration and partnerships between individuals, organizations, and communities.

The awards organised by Perfection Media (Pvt) Ltd, are an extension of the prestigious Zim Community Trailblazers Awards (ZCTA), a national community awards programme run by an independent board led by Dr Nigel Chanakira.

Entertainment will be provided by top local musicians from Chitungwiza but will also include another big artiste in Zimbabwe.

According to Albert Masaka, a shareholder at Perfection Media, the DCTA will feature various categories, including arts and culture, business and entrepreneurship, sports, service delivery, education, healthcare and social services, and community development and philanthropy, among others.

“We are excited to launch the DCTA, which marks a significant milestone in our growth and in our bid to promote stakeholder engagement in community development initiatives,” Masaka said.

“We seek to develop collaborations among government, private sector, civil society, and community groups.”

Masaka called on businesses to support the new awards through sponsorship, exhibition, and stakeholder engagement, which will enhance regional reputation and contribute to community development initiatives.

Organisations and individuals will be invited to book VIP tables that will include dinner ranging from $1 500, 900 to 500 and the cheapest ticket for those who want to watch the event will be U$5.

The awards are open to individuals, organisations, and projects based in Chitungwiza urban area and Mashonaland East province. A panel of judges will review the nominations to select the winners based on their impact, innovation, and sustainability.

The call for nominations will begin next week, and individuals and organisations are encouraged to participate.