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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.

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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)

Shirley Nyanyiwa- Chingoka
Juliet NyathiCaroline Murinda

2. Best Model of the 1990-2000

Brita Masalethulini
Karen Amanda StallyAngeline Musasiwa

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

Ruvimbo KatiyoRujeko MushoveJacqueline Tinotenda Ngarande

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

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