A successful series of events at ZimExpo Canada 2011

Aug. 15, 2011 - PRLog -- At the awards dinner, Community Leaders were honored and recognized. The following were awarded in their respective categories:

Sportsperson of the year: Ben Chabvonga
Scholar/Academic Award:  Evelyn Mukwedeya
Community Service:  Saneliso Moyo with Zanele, NGO
D.J of the year:  DJ Spinalong
Business Person of the year: Patience Chigumira of Chiggy’s Touch Salon
Entertainer of the year: The Tich Maredza Band
ZimCanada Person of the Year: Rev Dr. Francis Mpindu.

Master of Ceremonies Chenayi Shava and Wellington Saunyama, live performance by Tich Maredza and DJ Spinalong rounded out the evening.

Another landmark event was the Business Forum attended by Her Excellency, Ambassador Chideya.  Discussion topics ranged from the current economic climate in Zimbabwe to resources that are available to those in the diaspora. The Ambassador urged those in attendance to pool their resources and use platforms such as this one facilitated by ZimExpo to network, find out each others skills and abilities, diligence in research and planning and to start taking action towards specific goals.  

Princess Munemo was crowned Miss Zimbabwe Canada 2011 with 1st Runner up Ruvimbo Chidakwa and 2nd runner up was Lisa Dube. Princess Munemo now has a chance to compete to represent Zimbabwe at the upcoming Miss Earth 2012.

The weekend’s activities concluded with a soccer tournament and BBQ with the soccer team from Toronto winning the cup.

Special thanks to our partners Chiggy’s Touch Salon, Hutano, Nandi Food Company, Paidemoyo Chideya and the Zimbabwe Canada Association

(Pictured: Rev Dr and Mrs F. Mpindu with Ambassador Chideya)

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The purpose of ZIMEXPO is to showcase Zimbabwe. Every year we have an expo in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and South Africa. During ZimExpo events, we encourage both Zimbabweans and the local community to participate.