Zimbabwe To Host First Ever Model Awards, Check Out The Nominees List Here
Zimbabwe is set to host its inaugural Model awards this year. The Zimbabwe Model Awards 2015 will be held at the Rainbow Towers on the 21st of August, supported by the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture with corporate support as well.
The awards are founded by Mercy Mushaninga who is the owner of Zim Gossip Modelling Agency and Rose Moyo. “I am happy to announce that we have some stakeholders whom we have partnered and have given us something. There are still coming in and so far G-Tel has promised to sponsor some categories with their latest mobile phones while Unilever is giving us hampers for the winners”, Mushaninga said.
The panel of the judges will be include the Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Tabetha Kanengoni-Malinga, UK based model Nyasha Matonhodze will also be in attendance and some surprise performances from local musicians.
Here is a full list of the categories and the nominees.
1. Best Model of the 80s (female)
2. Best Model of the 1990-2000
Dione Best
Nomsa Ndiweni
Una Patel
Annette Kambarami
Yvette D’Almeida-Chakras
Langa Sibanda
Lorraine Magwenzi
Nina Raynars
Selina Stuart
Deline Masiiwa
Priscilla Chigariro
3. Best Commercial Model
Soraya Vallabh
Priscilla Chigariro
Vanessa Sibanda
4. Best Promotional Model
Vimbai Mutinhiri
Chengetai Gunguwo
Nyarai Mutamangira
Jacqueline Tinotenda Ngarande
Olivia Coffee
Gracious Muza
5. Best Pageant Model
Samantha Tshuma
Vanessa Sibanda
Nadine Hahn
Anne-Grace Mutambu
Malaika Mushandu
Tendai Hunda
Corinne Crewe
Oslie Muringai
Emily Kachote
Rossanna Hall
Clara Matenga
Samantha Dika
Tsungai Musikwakuenda
Rumbidzai Mudzengerere
Lisa Morgan
Bongani Dhlakama
Cynthia Muvirimi
Hilda Mabu
Letwin Tiwaringe
Lungile Mathe
Victoria Moyo
Nokuthula Mpuli
Linda Van Beek
Brita Maseluthilini
Phoebe Monjane
Lorraine Mapala
Caroline Marufu
Dananai Chipunza
Thabiso Phiri
6. Most Curvaceous Model
Nomvula Mlotshwa
Sheila Chikengezha
Chiedza Gwanda
Sarudzai Wadukah
7. Outstanding Charity Project
Yvonne Teurai Chanakira
Malaika Mushandu
Samantha Dika
Teurai Chanakira
Yolanda Chimbarami
Chiedza Gwanda
8. Most Talented Model
Vanessa Sibanda
Sharon Andrews
Chengetai Gunguwo
9. Most Promising Model
Tracy Mhlanga
Soraya Vallabh
Clara Matenga
10.Best Fashion Model
Chengetai Gunguwo
Alvina
Christabel
Hilda Mabu Dhlamini
11. Most Photogenic Model
Mellisa Moyo
Victoria Chidarikire
Tapiwa C. Sithole
Soraya Vallabh
Male
12. Best Model of the 90s
Jonathan Denga
Joseph Kandengwa
Wilfred Kandengwa
13.Best Commercial Model
Trust Mathe
Emmanuel Tenga
Melgin Tafirenyika
Tinashe Chiwara
Hakkeem
Tawanda Mariri
Malvin T. Mukuyu
Tineyi Gwanzura
Oliver Keith
14. Best Promotional Model
Oliver Keith
Melgin Tafirenyika
15. Best Fitness Model
Melgin Tafirenyika
Oliver Keith
Tineyi Gwanzura
Tinashe Chiwara
16. Outstanding Charity Project
Ngugi Vere
Oliver Keith
17.Most Talented Model
Tawanda Marere
Oliver Keith
Melgin Tafirenyika
18. Most Promising Model
Tino Mujoni
Don Eugine Williams
Timothy Hogo
19. Best Fashion Model
Arnold Nyangoni
Tawanda Mariri
Timothy Hogo
Michael Jacob -Sen
20. Most Photogenic Model
Tino Mujoni
Don Eugine Williams
Michael Jacobsen
Marvin Mukuyu
21. Teens Female (13-19 years)
Best Pageant Model
Yolanda Chimbarami
Malaeka
22. Best Commercial Model
Yolanda Chimbarami
Kid Models (0- 12years)
· Best Kid Model
Megan Matsika
Eugene Zimbudzi
Tinotenda Kazangarare
OTHER AWARDS
23. Best Model Agency of all times
Medussa Promotions
Sillohoute model Management
24. Best Model Agency
AM Model Management
Fingers
Size 4
Zimgossip
CathrineRuze
Model Management
Iconic Model Managent
25. Best Teen Pageant
Miss Teen Zimbabwe
Miss GHS
Miss Harare Junior
Mr and Miss Interact
26. Best Pageant of all times
Miss Zimbabwe
Miss Lucky 7
Miss Railways
Miss Malaika
Zim Sun Super Model
Best Pageant
Miss Zimbabwe
Face of Elite Zimbabwe
Miss Curvy
Miss ZimZam
Miss Heritage
Miss Universities
Miss Tourism
Miss Carnival
Black Opal Face of Zimbabwe
Face of Zimbabwe
Mr Ugly
Miss Matofotofo
27. Most Promising Pageant
Miss ZimZam
Miss Heritage
Miss Curvy
Black Opal Face of Zimbabwe
28. Best Pageant Organizers
Leslie Gurajena
Wilbert Rukato
Tare Munzara
Mercy Mushaninga
ZTA
Miss Zimbabwe Trust
30. Best Fashion Show
Zim Fashion International
Shona Accra Church Swag
Zimbabwe Fashion Weekend
Sadc Fashion Week
31. Best Label
Harare Tees
Boys DzeTonaz
House of Gushungo
Hovhorosi Style
32. Best Choreographer
Hilary Indi
Edrick
33. Best Photographer
TNASH
Mr Mutasa
Casa Studio
Still Motions
Real Life Images
34. Best Designer
Melusi
Zuva
Maita Marimo
Hilary Indi
Charlie Mub
35. Best Fashion House
Zuva
TIR
Jan Jam
Designer Closet
Addicted to Shoes
36. Best Fashion Magazine
Sky Host
Parade
Jewel
37. Best Beauty Shop
Hair World
38. Best Cosmetic Brand
Langa Cosmetics
Vault Cosmetics
Black Opal
39. Best Hair Products
Outre
Bella
Bliss
T444
40. Best Trend Setters Male/Female
Pokelo Nare
Makosi Sambasi
Vanessa Chiyangwa
Spencer Madziya
Napoleon Nyanhi
41. Most Flamboyant Male
Wicknell Chivhayo
Genius Kadungure
Eubert Angel
Frank Buyanga
42. Most Flamboyant Female
Pokello Nare
Zodwa Mkandla
Beverly Angel
Makosi Sambasi
Vanessa Chiyangwa
42. Best Fashion and Modeling Journalist
Sharon Muguwu (Daily News)
Tafadzwa Zimoyo (The Herald)
Winstone Antonio (Newsday)
Jonathan Mbiriyabveka (freelancer)
Mellissa Mpofu (The Chronicle)
Adoration Bizure (H-Metro)
Itai Mutinhinri (Star Fm)
Candice Mwakalyelye (Zi-Fm)
Special Awards
KIKI DIVARIS
ZTA
ZBC
DSTV
MARRY CHIWENGA
GLORY CAR HIRE
BLACK OPAL
GTEL
ANGELINE MUSASIWA
SHIRLEY NYANYIWA
JULIET NYATHI
CAROLINE MURINDA
BRITA MASALETHULINI
NYASHA MATONHODZE
