Hundreds of people on Saturday gathered at the Coco Ocean Hotel for the first The Fatu Network Heroes Awards. The hugely successful event highlighted individuals as well as organisations for their tireless and selfless work for their country and communities through their respective industries and initiatives.
Below are the results in full;
Categories
Man of the Year– Abubacarr Ba Tambadou
Woman of the Year– Gina Bass
Agricultural Leadership– Tresor Women Warriors
Education Prize for Excellence– Dr. Mam Yassin Sarr
Health Servant of the Year– Dr. Abubacarr Jagne
Green Award– Omar Malmo Sambou
Trailblazer– Madame Isatou Sanyang
Exemplary Youth– Gina Bass
Philanthropist– Yunus Hydara
Diaspora Engagement– Gambia Diaspora Health Initiative
Iconic Gambian (Posthumous) (These individuals were all given awards for their service and no voting/competition took place)
Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara
Ebria Solo Sandeng
Sise Jaha Sawaneh
Special Awards
Her Excellency Fatima Maada Bio for ‘Inspiring a Generation‘
Mr. Mustapha Njie for his ‘Service to the Youth‘
