Africa Day Awards 

AFRICA DAY AWARDS 2025
Saturday the 24th of May 2025, Thebarton Community Centre, South Australia
Nomination and Voting Information. Like all the years we have 25 categories in which any person or organization can be nominated for. 

Mission: To recognise & celebrate businesses, organisations and individuals of African connection or origin who are doing well in  Australia.         

Nominations:        Open from Midnight of Friday 14th June 2024 to Midnight of Friday 7th of February 2025  

Event Date:            Saturday the 18:00 hrs till 23:00 Hrs of Saturday 24 May 2025

Ticketing:               Available now on Eventbrite

CATEGORIES:

  1. YOUNG ACHIEVER’S AWARD
    An award for those younger than 25 years and have been a beacon for leadership, community and cultural engagement. The recipient will have participated in activities that demonstrate excellence, cultural richness and diversity of being a person of African origin or connection. Africa Day Incorporated wishes to acknowledge, encourage and promote positive achievements of all young people. Previous Winners of this award: None
  1. SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR
    The recipient of this award shows a traceable and proven track record of excellence in sport, fitness and physical wellbeing. Previous Winners of this award: Joyce Mada Takaidza - 2023. Tinashe Madanha - 2024
  1. MEDIA PERSONALITY / MEDIA OUTLET OF THE YEAR
    Awarded to an individual or media group that has demonstrated excellence in media and journalism, quality and uniqueness in the manner they provide services, news, entertainment and analysis on important issues of the day happenings locally and internationally throughout the year. They will have a huge presence and impact on their audiences/listeners. Previous Winners of this award: MANET TV 2024
  1. SOCIAL CHANGE/IMPACT
    Awarded to an individual or group that has shown enthusiasm and charisma engaging the wider community through several forums, platforms or activities. Previous Winners of this award: Truphena Mahindu - 2023, Australia Sickle Cell Anaemia Inc. 2024
  1. ARTIST OF THE YEAR 
    Awarded to an individual or group that has demonstrated great artistic talent, quality and uniqueness of music, and or performances throughout the year. They will have a huge presence and impact on their audiences/listeners. Previous Winners of this award: None
  1. COMMUNITY CHAMPION/VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
    Awarded to a recipient who has shown extraordinary commitment and has taken it upon him OR herself to work tirelessly and lead in the improvement of the people of African origin or connection in Australia. Previous Winners of this award: Peter Oldfield - 2023, TArik Mohammed 2024
  1. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
    An organization that has worked and campaigned tirelessly to deliver sustained positive impact and outcomes to the African Community in Australia and abroad. Previous Winners of this award: Kenyan Community of South Australia - 2021, African Women's Federation of South Australia - 2023. Edwardstown Rotary Club 2024
  1. RELIGIOUS ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR
    A group that has shown a deep and selfless passion for helping others during a crisis through spiritual counselling. Previous Winners of this award: Pineal Free Pentecostal Church - 2023, Omega Fire Ministries 2024
  1. ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
    This is awarded to an entrepreneur who has demonstrated resilience and excellence in business and investment with a proven track record of genuine ability and passion in operating a successful business enterprise. The entrepreneur must be financially sound and active in the community. BET Group Global - 2022, Gaval Community - 2023, Heritage by SA on MAIN 2024
  1. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
    A business that can demonstrate a long-standing commitment of a responsible business and leadership in the marketplace, workplace, environment and the community. The business must be financially sound and active in the community. Previous Winners of this award: African Pride Store - 2022, SA in SA 2024, Zuva Allied Health Services 2024
  1. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
    A person who excelled in the fields related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Accounting, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Mathematics. Previous Winners of this award: Dr Bosco Opi 2024
  1. RESEARCHER OF THE YEAR 
    A person who has made amazing discoveries in life, university or college through research in any field. Previous Winners of this award: Dr Lillian Mwanri 2024
  1. EXCELLENCE IN GOVERNANCE                                                                                                                                                                        A person who has excelled well as a political leader. The person should be of African origin or African Connection. Previous Winners of this award: Hon Zoe Bettison (Member for Ramsay, Minister of Tourism & Multicultural Affairs, South Australia) - 2021, Michael Coxon (Mayor of the City of West Torrens) - 2022, Dr Joseph Masika (Councillor for Woodlands Ward , City of Marion - 2023. Plympton Ward Councillor Surendar Pal 2024 (City of West Torrens)
  1. CULTURAL AMBASSADOR
    Awarded to a distinguished organization or individual who works hard to spread African culture through art, fashion and design and any other activities. Dada Nii Okwabi - 2023, Medoste Hatungimana 2024
  1. EXCELLENCE IN DISABILITY & MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY
    Awarded to an individual or organisation with outstanding and effective advocacy for people living with disability through affording them quality life and enabling their participation and inclusion in the community. Previous Winners of this award: FairHands and Accomodation Services 2024
  1. MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR
    Awarded to a distinguished organization that embraces or seeks to embrace people of African origin. Previous Winners of this award: South Australian Men's Forum - 2022, Community Access Association of South Australia - 2023, Study Adelaide 2024
  1. EXCELLENCY IN PHILANTHROPY 
    An individual who works hard fundraising for projects that help the less fortunate in Australia or abroad.  Previous Winners of this award: Dorinder Hafner 2024
  1. PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
    An individual whose work, and conduct is valued and described positively by employers and work colleagues. Previous Winners of this award: Dr Daniel Dzimano 2024
  1. FRIEND OF AFRICA
    An individual whose heritage is not African but whose work, counsel or conduct is of service and benefit to Africans in Australia and abroad. Previous Winners of this award: Josh Pittavino 2024
  1. BEAUTY & HAIR
    Hair saloon or barbershop serving people of African connection or African origin with excellence. Previous Winners of this award: African Style Haircut - 2023, Different Textures Beauty & Hair Saloon - 2023, LB_Kollectionz 2024

 21. RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

      Authentic African food or service delivery to people of African origin or connection. Previous Winners of this award: African Village Center Restaurant - 2023, Aunty Megg's Kitchen 2024

 22. AUTHOR/PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR:

Awarded to an established author or publisher who has maintained excellent presence to his or her clients. Previous Winners of this award: Esther Simbi - 2022, Dr Juuk 2024

 23. BEST DRESS ON GALA & AWARDS NIGHT

This is a people's choice award given to an individual with best dress on the night. Previous Winners of this award: Yemba Anosumba - 2022, Carolyn Omenda - 2023

 24. AFRICA DAY DANCE COMPETITION CHAMPIONS

Awarded to a group who will have come out tops in the Africa Day Dance Competition challenge open to groups and individuals on the AWARDS & GALA night. Previous Winners of this award: Just For Fun The Dance Group - 2023

 25. AFRICA DAY SPORTS CHAMPIONS

Awarded to a sports team that will have won the Africa Day Sports Competition. Previous Winners of this award: Afghanistan Community Soccer Team - 2021, Somalia Africa Day Soccer Champions 2024