The Future of Malawi Awards- first week nominations March 3-8

THE FUTURE OF MALAWI AWARDS

THE FUTURE AWARDS

Motto: aspire.strive.achieve

Theme: I represent

PRESS RELEASE

Friday, 9th March 2012

NOMINATIONS OPEN: FIRST WEEK OF THE FUTURE AWARDS REVEAL SILENT YOUNG ENTREPRENUERS

The Future Awards nominations of young Malawians of Excellence opened online on Martyrs day, 3rd of March 2012. Though to a slow start, the young Malawians who have shown leadership qualities have started being nominated in the 20 categories that represents the various sectors of society. The the first week revealed of a 27 year old entreprenuer many have not heard of and also a young professional that is a lecturer at Mzuzu University.

The nominations continue until May 14 and we will post all nominated every week with the numbers of their nominations. Email to premiermarket@ymail.com, twitter @futureawards or facebook group: The Future of Malawi Awards. Just drop a name and the category.

The other nominees are the 20 Malawians who worked hard to develop the Young People of Malawi. These will be decided upon by Judges as Honorary Fellows of the Future Foundation.

The Week beginning March 3-8 Here are the nominees and their number of nominations:

1. Young Artist of the Year (Save for music) –poets, actors, writers etc

Nyamalikiti Nthiwatiwa (poet)- 5 nominations

Chigo Gondwe (poet) 2

Dave Namusanya (writer) 2

2. Young Professional of the Year (any professional field)

Wapona Kita (legal)- 16 nominations

Zandivuta Kankhuni- (Mzuzu University lecturer)- 2 nominations

Bright Malopa- (Broadcasting) -1 nomination

Charles Kamoto- (Telecomns) - 1 nomination

3. Youth Worker of the Year (Activists, Youth workers and those working in

the interest of the youth)

No Nomination recieved

4. Youth Group/Organisation of the Year (Youth friendly or advocating

institutions)

YADEMA (group)- 22 nominations

Youthnet and Counselling (NGO)- 4 nominations

YEDEF (Govt)- 2 nominations

National Youth Council (govt)- 1 nomination

5. Young Entrepreneur of the Year ( Young people involved in business)

Rosebill Satha-Sambo (Jards Products)-1 nomination

Patrick Chimpikiso (Travel agency)- 1 nomination

Mike Kalulu (Car Hire)-1 nomination

6. Young Best User of Technology (Young people blogging, developing science technologies)

Fredrick Bvalani- (Founder of Fuel Watch on Facebook)- 25 nominations

William Kankwamba (windmill)-5 nominations

Peter Jere- founder of Malawi2014- 4 nominations

Thom Chiumia- Nyasatimes- 3 nominations

Malawi Finder founders- 2 nominations

7. Young Farmer of the Year (Youth involved in Animal husbandry, crop,

irrigation)

No nominations recieved

8. Young Community Changer of the Year (Outstanding youth leaders at

community level)

Honourable Felix Njawala MP (Blantyre Kabula)-4 nominations

Leonard Yankho Phiri (Area 18)-

9. Student of the Year (Best performing student at any level of Education)

No nominations recieved

10. Musician of the Year (Young musicians that have performed well that year)

Maskal- 14 nominations

DJ Lhomwe- 7 nominations

Moses Makawa- 5 nominations

Skeffa Chimoto-5 nominations

Lulu- 3 nominations

Blasto-1 nomination

Shakalika- 1 nomination

Mada Kalamula (Deejay)- 1 nomination

11. Sportsperson of the Year (Young sportsman or woman who has excelled in the field at any level, league or type of sport)

Robin Ngalande- 31 nominations

Mwayi Kumwenda- 25 nominations

Atusaye Nyondo-10 nominations

Jester Mulima-5 nominations

Godfrey Musonda- 5 nominations

12. Youth Media House of the Year (A media house that has promoted the

causes of young people)

Zodiak- 19 nominations

Nyasatimes- 11

Weekend Times- 7 nominations

FM101 Power-5 nominations

MIJ FM-5 nominations

Capital Radio-2 nominations

Sunday Times- 2 nominations

Joy FM-1 nomination

MBC Radio 2- 1 nomination

MBC TV- 1 nomination

Together Magazine- 1 nomination

Luntha TV- I nomination

Star FM-1 nomination

Channel for All Nations- 1 Nomination

Transworld Radio- 1 nomination

Nkhotakota Community- 1 nomination

Living Waters- 1 nomination

Weekend Nation- 1 nomination

Nation on Sunday- 1 nomination

13. Journalist of the Year (Outstanding young Journalist for print and online

media)

Simeon Maganga- 123 nominations

Archbald Kasakura-69 nominations

Akossa Mphepo-61 nominations

Phillip Pemba-47 nominations

Justice Mponda-46- nominations

Theresa Chalapula-33 nominations

Gomezgani Zakazaka-33 nominations

Caroline Somanje-31 nominations

Daniel Mawawa-30 nominations

MacDonald Thomu-28 nominations

Howard Mlozi-27 nominations

Joy Ndovi-26 nominations

Ephrain Nyondo-26 nominations

George Singini-24 nominations

Yvonne Sundu-23 nominations

Suzgo Khunga-23 nominations

Peter Kanjere-23 nominations

Emmanuel Chibwana-22 nominations

Rhodes Msonkho-21 nominations

James Chavula-20 nominations

Kondwani Kamiyala-17 nominations

Rogers Siula-15 nominations

Emmanuel Kafanveka-12 nominations

Precious Msosa-12 nominations

Bobby Kabango- 9 nominations

Kondwani Munthali -84 nominations (disqualified as he is part of organisers)

14. Radio personality of the Year (Outstanding radio personality, DJ or

producer)

Brian Banda- 16 nominations

Nicholas Mbonela- 4 nominations

Yvonne Sundu- 2 nominations

Steven Chilundu-1 nomination

Dee Jay Lomwe- 1 nomination

Jacobs Mwase- 1 nomination

Gloria Banda- 1 nomination

Joy Nathu- 1 nomination

15. TV personality of the Year (Outstanding Young person on MBC, Luntha and AFJTV)

Angel Chima- 4 nominations

Chisomo Mwamadi- 3 nominations

Timpuza Mwansambo-3 nominations

Mgeme Kalirani- 2 nominations

16. Model of the Year (Young beauty queens, models and others doing

commendable work in their roles)

Faith Chibale (Miss Malawi 2011)

17. Female Youth Advocate of the Year (A Young female who has inspired or

has been outstanding within communities)

Thembi Thadzi (national youth council)- 6 nominations

Chigo Gondwe (poet)-5 nominations

Maltida Katopola (clerk of parliament)-2 nominations

Honourable Jane Chilunga M.P- 1 nomination

Hon. Grace Obama Chiume M.P- 1 nomination

18. Young politician of the year (Youth politicians that are working to advance

the cause of young people, have integrity and are excellent performers)

Atupele Muluzi- 102 nominations

Alekeni Menyani- 35 nominations

Moses Kunkuyu- 14 nominations

Felix Njawala- 12 nominations

Grace Obama Chiume- 5 nominations

Sosten Gwengwe- 4 nominations

Joseph Chikwemba- 2 nominations

19. Excellence in Public Service Award (Any outstanding youth in public service or category including supporting the needy, sick, orphans, helping during emergencies and other natural or unforseem disasters. This award can be given without nomination.

Wapona Kita- 1 nomination

20. The Future Leader award (This is the over roll Youth of the Year Award- based on overall number of votes, issues considered and general judges decision

This will be determined at the end of the nomination week.

Honorary Fellows- The Future Foundation

The senior and elderly who have worked tirelessly for the young Malawians and promoted their interests, welfare and participation in spheres of life. 20 will be recognised in the Inugural edition of the Future Awards.

1. His Excellency Dr. Bakili Muluzi (Retired President) 34 nominations (Reasons: National Youth Policy and Youth Council establishment)

2. His Excellency Professor Bingu wa Mutharika (President of the Republic of Malawi) 31 nominations (YEDEF establishment)

3. Right Honourable Joyce Banda (Vice President of the Republic of Malawi) 30 nominations (Young Leaders Network and Youth Initiatives in Peoples Party)

4. Mr. Alex Mseka (Secretary for Youth) 30 nominations (His contribution to youth development work)

5. Mr. MacDavies Chiluzi (Director of Youth) 27 nominations (His contributions to youth work)

6. Mr. Patrick Chakholoma (UNICEF) 25 nominations (His contributions to Youth work)

7. Honourable Symon Vuwa Kaunda (Minister of Youth) 23 nominations (His contributions to Youth work)

8. The Late Aleke Banda - 20 nominations- His contributions and aspiring youth to work hard.

9. His Excellency the Late Dr. H. Kamuzu Banda (Former President of the Republic of Malawi)- 19 nominations Establishment of the Malawi Young Pioneers which empowered Malawians.

10. Mr. Baldwin Mkumbadzala- (District Youth Officer) 18 nominations (Youth work)

11. Mr. Chimwemwe Matonga- (1st Chairman of the National Youth Council) 15 nominations- Youth work

12. Mr. Ken Warren- (Formerly of Youth Council)- 15 nominations- youth work

13. Ms. Juliana Lunguzi (Formerly of UNFPA Malawi)- 14 nominations- youth work

14. Mrs Mankhambera (Malawi Human Rights Resource Centre)- 11 nominations- gender promotion among young people.

15. Mr. Mapulanga (Retired Police officer)- 10 nominations- inspiring young people to be disciplined.

16. The Late Du Chisiza Junior- 10 nominations- inspiring and training young people into theatre.

17. Dr. Blessings Chinsinga- 7 nominations- inspiring young people.

18. Mr. Kinnah Phiri- 5 nominations- insipiring young people in sports.

THE MOTTO FOR THE INUGURAL FUTURE AWARDS IS ASPIRE, STRIVE AND ACHIEVE.

ASPIRE: Let the young generation of Malawi aspire for greater things in all circles.

STRIVE: Excellence among the young generation that strives to make a difference in their daily work.

ACHIEVE: Malawi should become, train and develop its own achievers in all fields.

The Awards are expected to recognise the young leaders of this generation and inspire more young people to make a difference in whatever they do within their communities.

THE INUGURAL THEME FOR THE FUTURE AWARDS 2012 IS: I represent:

I represent Malawi: This is the inaugural theme of the Awards and aims at encouraging taking responsibility among all young Malawians to become good and patriotic Ambassadors of the great Republic of Malawi. The core values of the theme are a commitment by young Malawians to represent Malawi in all tasks and to adhere to the following creed:

I will never steal Government money.

I will never collect a bribe

I will never cover up fraud

I am not corrupt

I will vote in elections

I truly believe MALAWI can work

I will do my bit to change my community

I love my country

I am the future

I represent Malawi, my motherland!

Nominations and selection of winners

The Future Awards is very unique as it provides opportunity to all young Malawians to participate in selecting the people of their choices through sms, vote cards and Town Hall meetings across the country. The awards are a four month process and will culminate in the sixth month as final nominations will be announced. The format is as follows:

Launch: 3 March 2012 (Probable venue: Kamuzu Institute for Youth)

Nominations open: 3 March ballot papers and online on the ground

Nominations close: 14th May, 2012

Nominations short listed announcements: June 1, 2012

Final voting starts: June 1, 2012

Voting closes on June July 6, 2012

Final Nominees Ball: August 3, 2012

Awards Ball: September, 2012

Criteria:

Votes constitutes 50 percent of the vote

Judges will award the remaining 50 percent of the vote