The Fatu Network Heroes Awards Committee has shortlisted 27 nominees for this year’s awards. The shortlist comes after the committee reviewed a total of 887 nominations across various platforms including online nominations, email, and in-person drop-off.
According to the committee, its decision is strictly based on the awards criteria for each category and the justifications written in support of a person’s nomination. It noted that particular attention was paid to a nominee’s leadership, initiative, direct involvement and concrete results that are strengthening communities and impacting lives.
“First thing the committee does is check to ensure that the nominees meet the criteria at the very least, this narrows things down. We then do research on the nominee’s work and discuss impact. Nominations were based on what we received,” Fatou Mamburay Chairperson of the Awards Committee said.
Speaking about the Iconic Gambian Award (Posthumous) Fatou noted that, drawing from their experience during the first awards in this specific category there was plenty of discomfort surrounding voting on the deceased, so this time around they decided the award will be awarded to a singular person.
Here are the names of the people who made the shortlist
1. AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
Aji Kumba Daffeh
Alfu M Sarr
Musa Darboe
2. DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT AWARD
Brikama Nema Diaspora Group
Doctor Nfamara k Dapha
Mattie Jacomba Bah
3. EDUCATION PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE
Musa Bah
Starfish International
4. EXEMPLARY YOUTH
Dr Ismaila Badjie
Marr Nyang
Youssou Sisawo
5. TRAILBLAZER AWARD
Adama Sarr
Lamin Ceesay
Lamin Manneh
6. HEALTH SERVANT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Dr Kebbe S Marenah
Dr Abdoulie Keita
Dr Rama Njie
7. ICONIC GAMBIAN AWARD (POSTHUMOUS)
Pa Nderry Mbye
8. GREEN AWARD
Ahmed Manjang
Dawda Cham
Maimuna Jabbie
9. PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR AWARD
Dr Kebba S Marenah
Hamidu Jah
Modou Turo Darboe
10. PERSONS OF THE YEAR
Alasan Senghore
Dr Lamin Sise
Ngilan Senghore
The TFN Heroes Awards is established by The Fatu Network, the leading online news provider in The Gambia with the aim of recognizing and celebrating Gambians who have offered invaluable service to their communities and to the country.
