Sports Person of the Year
Panashe Madanha of Adelaide United Football Club won the 2024 Africa Day Sports Person of the Year at Thebarton Community Centre at the Africa Day Awards & Dinner Gala. Panashe Madanha is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Adelaide United. Born in Zimbabwe, he represents Australia at youth level. He is the first Zimbabwe-born player to feature in the A-League. Giving the award were: Hon Zoe Bettison MP - Minister for Tourism, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Member for Ramsay; Zambia's High Commissioner to Australia Dr Dr. Elias Munshya who represented the African Union Dean of Missions in Canberra, City of West Torrens mayor Michael Coxon - MAYOR of West Torrens, Africa Day-Inc Chairperson Carolyn Omenda and Africa Day-Inc Director Ankia Swart. The event's major sponsor is sponsored by Gaval Community Services. Other sponsors to be appreciated are African Village Centre Restaurant, African Style Haircut (ADELAIDE) and Aussizz Group.
Business of the Year
SA in SA won the 2024 Africa Day Business of the Year award at Thebarton Community Centre at the Africa Day Awards & Dinner Gala. They are a family-owned business with a passion for providing quality African and South African goods. Their mission is to make you feel at home by offering you those familiar products you always crave to have from Africa. For more about SA in SA check their website www.sainsa.com.au . Their address is Shop 1/233 Sir Donald Bradman Dr, Cowandilla SA 5033. Giving the award were: Hon Zoe Bettison MP - Minister for Tourism, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Member for Ramsay; Zambia's High Commissioner to Australia Dr. Elias Munshya who represented the African Union Dean of Missions in Canberra, Michael Coxon - MAYOR of West Torrens, Africa Day-Inc Chairperson Carolyn Omenda and Africa Day-Inc Director Ankia Swart. The event's major sponsor is Gaval Community Services. Other sponsors to be appreciated are African Village Centre Restaurant, African Style Haircut (ADELAIDE) and Aussizz Group. To nominate an award winner for the year 2025 email admin@africaday.biz. For more information about Africa Day in South Australia check our website www.africaday.biz
Excellency In Philanthropy
Dorinda Hafner won the 2024 Africa Day Excellency In Philanthropy award at Thebarton Community Centre at the Africa Day Awards & Dinner Gala. Dorinda Hafner is a Ghanaian-born Australian author, actress, dancer, philanthropist, choreographer, public speaker, writer and television chef. She is also an optician and registered nurse. For more about Dorinda check her website https://www.dorindahafner.com/ . Giving the award were: Zoe Bettison MP who is also Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Tourism, Zambia's High Commissioner to Australia Dr. Elias Munshya who represented the African Union Dean of Missions in Canberra, Michael Coxon - MAYOR of West Torrens, Africa Day-Inc Chairperson Carolyn Omenda and Africa Day-Inc Director Ankia Swart The event's major sponsor is Gaval Community Services Other sponsors to be appreciated are African Village Centre Restaurant, Tom Tekle and Aussizz Group. To nominate an award winner for the year 2025 email admin@africaday.biz. For more information about Africa Day in South Australia check our website www.africaday.biz
Founder of Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy
Agnes Nsofwa won the 2024 Africa Day Social Change/Impact award at Thebarton Community Centre at the Africa Day Awards & Dinner Gala. Agnes Nsofwa is a Zambian-born Australian who runs the an organisation called Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy. For more about Agness and her amaizing work kindly check her website https://aussicklecelladvocacy.org/ . Giving the award were: Zoe Bettison MP who is also M@Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Tourism, Zambia's High Commissioner to Australia Dr. Elias Munshya who represented the African Union Dean of Missions in Canberra, Michael Coxon - MAYOR of West Torrens , Africa Day-Inc Chairperson Carolyn Omenda and Africa Day-Inc Director Ankia Swart. The event's major sponsor is Gaval Community Services Other sponsors to be appreciated are African Village Centre Restaurant, Tom Tekle and Aussizz Group. To nominate an award winner for the year 2025 email admin@africaday.biz. For more information about Africa Day in South Australia check our website www.africaday.biz
Friends of Africa Award Winner 2024
Josh Pittavino won the 2024 Africa Day Friends of Africa award at Thebarton Community Centre at the Africa Day Awards & Dinner Gala. Josh Pittavino is a lovely Phillipino-born Australian who supports all African programs in South Australia. Giving the award were: Zoe Bettison MP who is also Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Tourism, Zambia's High Commissioner to Australia Dr. Elias Munshya who represented the African Union Dean of Missions in Canberra, Michael Coxon - MAYOR of West Torrens , Africa Day-Inc Chairperson Carolyn Omenda and Africa Day-Inc Director Ankia Swart. The event's major sponsor is Gaval Community Services. Other sponsors to be appreciated are African Village Centre Restaurant, Tom Tekle and Aussizz Group To nominate an award winner for the year 2025 email admin@africaday.biz. For more information about Africa Day in South Australia check our website www.africaday.biz
Entrepreneur of the Year
Heritage. by SA on Main won the 2024 Africa Day Entrepreneur of the Year award at Thebarton Community Centre at the Africa Day Awards & Dinner Gala. The owner is called Margaret who is a hardworking South African-born Australian. She has a restaurant you would never regret visiting in McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast in South Australia. For more about her business check her website https://www.heritagesa.com.au/ . Her business address is 252 Main Rd, McLaren Vale South Australia 5171. Giving the award were: Zoe Bettison MP who is also Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Tourism, Zambia's High Commissioner to Australia Dr. Elias Munshya who represented the African Union Dean of Missions in Canberra, Michael Coxon - MAYOR of West Torrens , Africa Day-Inc Chairperson Carolyn Omenda and Africa Day-Inc Director Ankia Swart . The event's major sponsor is Gaval Community Services Other sponsors to be appreciated are African Village Centre Restaurant, Tom Tekle and Aussizz Group . To nominate an award winner for the year 2025 email admin@africaday.biz . For more information about Africa Day in South Australia check our website www.africaday.biz
Restaurant of the Year
Aunty Meg’s Kitchen won the 2024 Africa Day Restaurant of the Year award at Thebarton Community Centre at the Africa Day Awards & Dinner Gala. The owner is called Meg Barathlall who is a hardworking South African-born Australian. She has a great restaurant located at 7 Ebenezer Pl, Adelaide South Australia. For more about her business check her website https://www.facebook.com/MegsBarathlall . Giving the award were: Zoe Bettison MP who is also Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Tourism, Zambia's High Commissioner to Australia Dr. Elias Munshya who represented the African Union Dean of Missions in Canberra, Michael Coxon - MAYOR of West Torrens, Africa Day-Inc Chairperson Carolyn Omenda and Africa Day-Inc Director Ankia Swart . The event's major sponsor is Gaval Community Services Other sponsors to be appreciated are African Village Centre Restaurant, Tom Tekle and Aussizz Group. To nominate an award winner for the year 2025 email admin@africaday.biz . For more information about Africa Day in South Australia check our website www.africaday.biz
Media Personality/Media Outlet of the Year
Michael Nketiah Boakye of MANET TV won the 2024 Africa Day Media House/Personality of the Year award at Thebarton Community Centre at the Africa Day Awards & Dinner Gala. Giving the award were: Zoe Bettison MP who is also Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Tourism, Zambia's High Commissioner to Australia Dr. Elias Munshya who represented the African Union Dean of Missions in Canberra, Michael Coxon - MAYOR of West Torrens, Africa Day-Inc Chairperson Carolyn Omenda and Africa Day-Inc Director Ankia Swart. The event's major sponsor is Gaval Community Services Other sponsors to be appreciated are African Village Centre Restaurant, Tom Tekle and Aussizz Group. To nominate an award winner for the year 2025 email admin@africaday.biz . For more information about Africa Day in South Australia check our website www.africaday.biz
MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR
Study Adelaide won the 2024 Africa Day MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR award at Thebarton Community Centre at the Africa Day Awards & Dinner Gala. Study Adelaide have excellent programs that help international students get closer to success in study, work and life in Adelaide. This award is given to a distinguished organization that embraces or seeks to embrace people of African origin. Study Adelaide has been a pivotal organisation for students coming to study and find a new home in Adelaide, South Australia and Australia. For more about Study Adelaide, follow their website https://studyadelaide.com/. Giving the award were: Hon Zoe Bettison MP - Minister for Tourism, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Member for Ramsay; Zambia's High Commissioner to Australia Dr. Elias Munshya who represented the African Union Dean of Missions in Canberra, Michael Coxon - MAYOR of West Torrens, Africa Day-Inc Chairperson Carolyn Omenda and Africa Day-Inc Director Ankia Swart. The event's major sponsor is Gaval Community Services. Other sponsors to be appreciated are African Village Centre Restaurant, African Style Haircut (ADELAIDE) and Aussizz Group. To nominate an award winner for the year 2025 email admin@africaday.biz. For more information about Africa Day in South Australia check our website www.africaday.biz
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCY
Dr Bosco Opi won the 2024 Africa Day ACADEMIC EXCELLENCY award at Thebarton Community Centre at the Africa Day Awards & Dinner Gala. This award is given to a person who excelled in the fields related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Accounting, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Mathematics. Dr Bosco Opi currently works for the University of South Australia in the Research Office. Prior to that, Bosco worked as Senior Policy Officer with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Giving the award were: Hon Zoe Bettison MP - Minister for Tourism, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Member for Ramsay; Zambia's High Commissioner to Australia Dr. Elias Munshya who represented the African Union Dean of Missions in Canberra, Michael Coxon - MAYOR of West Torrens, Africa Day-Inc Chairperson Carolyn Omenda and Africa Day-Inc Director Ankia Swart. The event's major sponsor is Gaval Community Services. Other sponsors to be appreciated are African Village Centre Restaurant, African Style Haircut (ADELAIDE) and Aussizz Group. To nominate an award winner for the year 2025 email admin@africaday.biz. For more information about Africa Day in South Australia check our website www.africaday.biz
AUTHOR/PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR
Dr Buol Garang Anyieth Juuk won the 2024 Africa Day ACADEMIC EXCELLENCY award at Thebarton Community Centre at the Africa Day Awards & Dinner Gala. This award is given to an established author or publisher who has maintained excellent presence to his or her clients. Dr Juuk is an accredited Senior Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (Australia), adjunct assistant professor at the School of Law University of Juba South Sudan and Researcher focusing on Customary law and Cross-Culutural Dispute resolution. He is the author of: 1. Customary Law and Its Downfalls in a Monolithic Jurisdiction 2. Family Dispute Resolution from a Cultural Perspective 3. From Tyranny to Triumph (his autobiography) and peer-reviewed journal article; South Sudanese Dinka 4. 4. 4. Customary Law in comparison with Australian Family law: Legal Implications for Dinka families. Buol’s qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), a Master of Laws – International Law and International Relations, a Bachelor of Justice, and Society (BJS), and a graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution. Giving the award were: Hon Zoe Bettison MP - Minister for Tourism, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Member for Ramsay; Zambia's High Commissioner to Australia Dr. Elias Munshya who represented the African Union Dean of Missions in Canberra, Michael Coxon - MAYOR of West Torrens, Africa Day-Inc Chairperson Carolyn Omenda and Africa Day-Inc Director Ankia Swart. The event's major sponsor is Gaval Community Services. Other sponsors to be appreciated are African Village Centre Restaurant, African Style Haircut (ADELAIDE) and Aussizz Group. To nominate an award winner for the year 2025 email admin@africaday.biz. For more information about Africa Day in South Australia check our website www.africaday.biz
PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Dr Daniel Dzimano won the 2024 Africa Day PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR award at Thebarton Community Centre at the Africa Day Awards & Dinner Gala. This award is given to an individual whose work, and conduct is valued and described positively by employers and work colleagues. Dr Daniel Dzimano is an Australian-based health professional. Daniel is trained as a GP (General Practitioner) and practices in Gawler South. Giving the award were: Hon Zoe Bettison MP - Minister for Tourism, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Member for Ramsay; Zambia's High Commissioner to Australia Dr. Elias Munshya who represented the African Union Dean of Missions in Canberra, Michael Coxon - MAYOR of West Torrens, Africa Day-Inc Chairperson Carolyn Omenda and Africa Day-Inc Director Ankia Swart. The event's major sponsor is Gaval Community Services. Other sponsors to be appreciated are African Village Centre Restaurant, African Style Haircut (ADELAIDE) and Aussizz Group. To nominate an award winner for the year 2025 email admin@africaday.biz. For more information about Africa Day in South Australia check our website www.africaday.biz
EXCELLENCY IN GOVENANCE AWARD
City of West Torrens Councillor Surrendar Pal won the 2024 Africa Day EXCELLENCY IN GOVERNANCE AWARD at Thebarton Community Centre at the Africa Day Awards & Dinner Gala. This award is given to a person who has excelled well as a political leader. Giving the award were: Hon Zoe Bettison MP - Minister for Tourism, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Member for Ramsay; Zambia's High Commissioner to Australia Dr. Elias Munshya who represented the African Union Dean of Missions in Canberra, Michael Coxon - MAYOR of West Torrens, Africa Day-Inc Chairperson Carolyn Omenda and Africa Day-Inc Director Ankia Swart. The event's major sponsor is Gaval Community Services. Other sponsors to be appreciated are African Village Centre Restaurant, African Style Haircut (ADELAIDE) and Aussizz Group. To nominate an award winner for the year 2025 email admin@africaday.biz. For more information about Africa Day in South Australia check our website www.africaday.biz