The Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services of the Republic of Zimbabwe is hosting the 2015 ICT Achiever’s Awards on the 5th of December 2015 to acknowledge the efforts of individuals and organizations who have excelled and contributed meaningfully to the development of the nation.
This year’s event will mark the 6th session of the national awards which are held by government to recognise mainly corporates, institutions, organisations and a few individuals who have excelled at national level in ICTs.
According to their website, only 10 categories are being battled out for this year, a major decline from 19 which were presented last year.
These include:
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TOP ICT COMPANY OF THE YEAR(LARGE/ SME)
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TOP ICT PROJECT OF THE YEAR(PRIVATE/ PUBLIC)
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TOP ICT WEBSITE OF THE YEAR (PRIVATE/ PUBLIC)
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TOP ICT INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR (35 years and below)
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TOP ICT SCHOOL OF THE YEAR (Rural/ Urban)
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TOP WEB DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR(company / individual)
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TOP ICT BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR (WOMAN / MAN)
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TOP ICT JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
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TOP ICT ANIMATOR OF THE YEAR
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TOP ICT ENABLED COURIER COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Registration is already ongoing via www.ictachieversawards.org.zw/
Objectives of these awards include:
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To celebrate the achievements of players in the ICT Industry.
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To reward and encourage excellence, in practice and ethics, in the industry.
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To promote indigenization and localization of ICTs in Zimbabwe
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To provide a platform for players in ICT and related industries to meet and create networks beneficial for the development of the nation through ICTs.
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To ignite interest in ordinary Zimbabweans to use ICTs in their learning, everyday life and employment for the betterment of their lives.
To nominate candidates, you are advised to log on to www.ictachieversawards .org.zw
- Technomag Zimbabwe