Midlands readies for Great Dyke Awards showdown.
FARAI CHITOTOMBE
MASVINGO- The Great Dyke Awards ceremony which has become one of the most prestigious crowning rituals for the highest achievers in the Midlands, Zvishavane, for different categories is set to premiere on the 4th of November this year at Pote Hill Hotel.
The categories will include business, health and the arts segment.
This award ritual found its inception in 2018 in Zvishavane where it was founded by Sifelani Chivanga to celebrate what they believe at the Great Dyke Awards to be the “ambition, excellence, and legacy of hardworking individuals and also the lasting impact that they will have on their families, communities, and even the world.
This is also being a celebration of living legacies, not just flowers for the dead which will be a source of pride for generations to come, and will serve as a testament to the power of ambition, hard work, and dedication.”
“This year, the Great Dyke Awards will honour all achievements be they big or small, which to us is a million-dollar celebration and every category is important, and every person who has been nominated is deserving recognition.
“The theme of the event is to show appreciation for all the hard work and dedication that has gone into making these achievements possible making it a celebration of excellence in all its forms and a reminder that even the smallest accomplishments can have a big impact, said the Secretary for Great Dyke Awards Tatenda Mutsengi.
Nominees and categories for this year include the following:
Best Female Hairdresser Of The Year and the nominees are Mai Nicky, Thandie Dhliwayo and Ethel.
Best Male Hairdresser award nominees are Jim Locs, Tah, Mandla and Kuda.
Best Pharmacy nominees are Zvishavane Community Pharmacy, Alliance Pharmacy and Mandava Pharmacy.
Honorary award in health in which Dr W. Hlambelo is the nominee.
Rising star in law is a category with two female nominees Miss E. Mudisi and Miss N. Simanje.
Best motor and auto spares category the nominees are Tongz, Toyota Genuine Parts, Pinmatic and Tafira.
For the best photographer category, the nominees are Mr Nice Guy, Lil Tunchie and El Boy.
Excellence in Baby product category nominees are Ashley Pampers, Smooshly Babies and Chabata Stores.
The best Stationery Company category nominated companies are Knopoll Paper Work, Holy Cross Investments and Plor Stationary Centre.
Best rising company award nominees are OM Accommodation, Apple Centre and Wincon Contracting Co.
Best phone and accessories award nominees are Premium Repairs, Gaffa Electronics and Apple Centre.
The unique traditional food award nominee is Jirihanga African Quisine.
Best liquor store award nominees include Auto Liquors, Liquor Hub and Liquor Star.
The best hardware store nominees are Power Shine Hardware, Nhakwi Hardware, Hopetrack, Hanaka Hardware, Mega Spark, Utmost Distributors and Extra Action.
In the arts category, the nominees for the best-rising artist award are Sheila for RnB, Kelder K for afro-pop, Kidryz for drill music, Marvellous Munemo for gospel music, Nasty Boy for afro pop and Blaq a drill artist.
In the best DJs category, the nominees are DJ Xhost, DJ Dudz, DJ Jacha and DJ Ndoza.
People’s choice award nominees include Kidryz, Proskan, Buckley and Mega Miles.
Best Female Performer award nominee is Ruth Dion who has also been nominated for the Best Cover Song award and Best Female Vocalist.
Best Music Producer award nominees are M.O.D., Low Keys, Allen Keys and Daveton Touch.
Best Dance Crew award-nominated artists are Anashe Dance Crew and Mashefeist.
The best guest lodge award nominees are Muzenda Guest Lodge, Nelma Guest Lodge, A2Z Guest Lodge and Guy’s Nest.
Men of integrity and success award in business include Dr W. Hlambelo, Mr N. Mhazo and Mr Mukono.
The best young doctor award nominees are Dr Mupariwa, Dr Mazarura, Dr Kutadza and Dr Nyamutowa.
The exceptional young talent award nominee is Anashe.
Engineering and technology nominees are Wincon Contracting Co., Classic Solar Energy, Blessing Engineering and Steel Works.
The best community leader award nominee is Mr J. Ferreira.
The best car-breaking award nominee is Franco.
Rising businesswoman nominees are Ratidzo Ncube, Tendai Chikuni, Mai Lacy and Mai Msipa.
The best young entrepreneurs nominees are Lastonia Hove, Priviledge Makaza, Agnes Mutero and Tinashe Dube.
These awards are also sponsored by the famous local businessman man Scott Sakupwanya.
“The winners will be chosen based on 30% of people’s votes then 50% from our board and the remaining 20% will come from references and our team visiting you in-person as ‘secret shoppers or clientele’,” said Mutsengi.
Looking at the metrics of the achievements of the journey they have come from so far, the future of this annual celebration looks bright as it grows to upper heights every year since its inception.
It is giving motivation, strong will and incentive for determination and consistent hard work in different industries aiming at nation building with some nominees this year coming from Gweru even though most are still from Zvishavane with the goal of the awards to spread across the whole Great Dyke by next year.