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Below are the categories for the Mbuya VaRaphy Talkshow New Zealand Wellbeing Awards. Each category includes a prompt to guide strong nominations. Nominees can be Zimbabwean or of African heritage living in New Zealand. Self nominations are welcome where appropriate. One nomination per category per nominator. Duplicates may be combined
1. Community Champion Award
Celebrates an individual who goes above and beyond to uplift their communities through charity work, support for those in need, or initiatives that unite people.
2. Cultural Heritage & Preservation Award
Honours the one preserving and promoting African culture by sharing traditions, maintaining historical knowledge, and passing down customs within the diaspora..
3. Cultural Heritage & Preservation Award
Honours the one preserving and promoting African culture by sharing traditions, maintaining historical knowledge, and passing down customs within the diaspora.
4. Mental Health Resilience Award
Recognizes the individual who has shown outstanding strength and courage in overcoming personal mental health challenges.
5 Mental Health Champion Award
Celebrates an individual who is a role model in mental health awareness, support, and advocacy, inspiring others to seek healing and growth.
6 Mentorship Excellence Award
Honours an individual who has consistently guided, empowered, and inspired others through mentorship.
This award celebrates someone whose wisdom, encouragement, and investment in others have shaped lives, careers, and communities..
7 Global Friendship Award
Acknowledges the individual building bridges across cultures, promoting inclusivity, and sharing resources to create unity and understanding..
8 Young Achievers Award(Emerging Adult)
Honors young individuals who exhibit remarkable talent, leadership, and a commitment to community well-being. A celebration of the next generation of change-makers.
9 Rising Star Award (TEEN)
Honours young individuals showing outstanding promise and achievement. A celebration of the next generation of changemakers. .
10 Faith & Spirituality Award
Recognizes an individual who nurtures others through spiritual guidance, uplift communities through faith, and serve as pillars of hope and inspiration.
11 Women Empowerment Award
Celebrates one who champions women's rights, provides mentorship, and promotes the advancement and well-being of women and girls in their communities.
12 Men Empowerment Award
Celebrates one who champions men's rights, provides mentorship, and promotes the advancement and well-being of men and boys in their communities.
13 Business Innovation Award
Acknowledges the entrepreneur and innovator who transforms ideas into impactful solutions that drive positive change in their communities.
14 Volunteerism Award.
Recognizes dedicated individuals who selflessly give their time and energy to serve others and contribute to collective community progress.
15 Dedication to Service & Humanity
Celebrates the individual whose consistent service, compassion, and humanitarian efforts have made a lasting difference in the lives of others..
16 Dedication Beyond Duty Award
Recognizes an individual whose commitment to service goes far beyond expectation. Whether in professional, personal, or community roles, this person consistently gives more showing unwavering compassion, resilience, and a heart for others. Their work exemplifies the spirit of going the extra mile, often without recognition, but with deep and lasting impact.
17 Engagement & Social Impact
Honoring individuals who bring people together, foster connections, and create a strong sense of community through their initiatives and efforts.
18 Men in business Excellence
Celebrating outstanding man who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in the business world, inspiring others through their achievements and vision.
19 Woman in business Excellence
Celebrating outstanding woman who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in the business world, inspiring others through their achievements and vision.
20 Outstanding Service Organization Award
Honours an organization that has demonstrated exceptional dedication to serving communities through impactful programs, consistent outreach, and a strong commitment to social good.
It celebrates organizations whose initiatives have uplifted lives, addressed real needs, and contributed meaningfully to community wellbeing.