TANZANIA WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, MARCH 7, 2015

Tanzania Women of Achievement Awards (TWAA) pays tribute to the most exceptional and achieving women in the country who have not only achieved success in their own respective fields but who have made a significant difference in their communities and society as a whole. 

All Tanzanians are considered for the Awards provided they are based within the geographical boundaries of the country.

The Awards provide a wonderful opportunity to recognize and applaud women who are helping to reshape Tanzania for the better. 

The ceremony took place on 7th March 2015, a day before the International Women’s Day (8th March 2013) and is not only an inspirational occasion but also the best and most enjoyable networking events in the annual calendar. The schedule allows time to make new contacts as well as a chance to enjoy a series of presentations, which inspire, motivate and celebrate female success.

The award is followed by a mentorship program that engages young emerging women leaders from different regions across the country paired with women executives in business and politics as mentors for one month. The young mentees are empowered with needed tools to develop their leadership skills so as to help them instill a positive change in their communities.

The awards were launched in 2009 and take place bi-annually.

The Winners of the various categories of the 2015 Tanzania Women of Achievement Awards were as follows;

1 Arts and Culture - Prof Penina Mlama

2 Social Welfare - Mary Gitagno

3 Science & Technology - Sharmilla Bhatt

4 Young Achiever -Jennifer Shigoli

5 Information & Communication - Baldina sembu

6 Profession - Dr. Winniester Anderson

7 Education - Nahida Esmail

8 Public Sector - Prisca Komba

9 Entrepreneurship - Devota Likokola

10 Agriculture - Jacqueline Mkindi

11 Health - Mpendwa Chihimba

12 Sports - Angel Eaton

13. Lifetime Achievement – Deborah Mwenda

14. Woman of the Year - Prisca Komba

A section of invited guests listening the the keynote address by Dr. Darleana McHenry, GoH.

Dr. Darleana McHenry, GoH, addresses the invited guests.

Susan Mungi introducing the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Susan Mungi introducing the Lifetime Achievement Award

Angel Eaton (holding the award) won the Sports Woman Category.

Deborah Mwenda (left) receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from Dr. Darleana McHenry (right).

Tom Bourez, CCBRT Director (left) presents the Health Category Award to Mpendwa Chihimba (right).

Dr. Winniester Anderson (left),  receives the Profession Award from Zahra Nensi from Deloitte Tanzania.

Happy Shame (left), presents the Young Achiever Award to Jennifer Shigoli (right).

Inspector Prisca Komba (left), won the Woman of the Year Award as well as the Public Sector Sward. She gets a big salute from Irene Kiwia, Managing Director, Frontline Porter Novelli and organiser of the awards (right).

Inspector Prisca Komba (left) receiving the Woman of the Year Award from Irene Kiwia, Managing Director, Frontline Porter Novelli and organiser of the awards (right).

Inspector Prisca Komba speaks to the invited guests.

Mrs. Devota Likokola (second left)  is cheered on by her entourage after receiving the Entrepreneurship Award.

Petronella Sembu presents the Information & Communication Award to Baldina Sembu.