17/09/2025
What are the Universities Coaching and Mentoring Annual Awards?
These are annual awards hosted by the International Coaching and Mentoring Foundation in a selected university or academic institution - where there is a coaching and mentoring club under ICMF.
These awards celebrate excellence and leadership in coaching, mentoring and beyond among students in Zimbabwean universities. Last year the annual awards took place at Midlands State University in Gweru where Better Life Foundation (a coaching and mentoring club) had the privilege of organising and planning for the event. The same organisation, ICMF also hosts the prestigious International Coaching and Mentoring Annual Awards (ICMAA) every year - the awards celebrate coaches, mentors, and institutions that have made an impact across various categories, including leadership, business, youth, relationship, health and wellness, financial coaching, team building, public speaking, just to mention a few.
The International Coaching & Mentoring Foundation (ICMF) is a global organization, with a strong presence in Zimbabwe with chapters in India, Malawi, South Africa and beyond, dedicated to promoting high standards of practice and professional development in coaching and mentoring. This year's 3rd edition is being hosted by NUST Coaching and Mentoring Club which is at the National University of Science and Technology. By celebrating excellence, these awards aim to inspire students to build a legacy within the coaching and mentoring community and beyond. As well as amplifying the work of students, giving them recognition for their outstanding contributions. Thus the awards provide a platform to honor outstanding leaders and changemakers focusing on student impact and leadership within universities.
When are the nominations open and what criteria is used for one to cast a nomination and nominate himself or herself?
Nominations open every year according to the communique shared by the International Coaching and Mentoring Foundation. Any student from any university in Zimbabwe can apply or nominate themselves or their friends who are making waves in a particular field be it poetry, leadership, entrepreneurship, sports, mentoring, or club activities. ICMF through the adjudication panel normally wants the full name(s) of the nominee, their college name, nominee's contact number, award category and as per the norm you can nominate up to 3 people. As a requirement the nominee's should present exhibits or evidence of the oustanding work there are doing in their various student communities or institutions along with notable references whether online or physical which the adjudicators will also take note off including the nominee's social media handles.
The awards categories being;
1. Best Poet
2. Best Writer
3. Most Influential
4. Best Entrepreneur
5. Best SRC Leader
6. Best University Coaching and Mentoring Club
7. Best Motivational Speaker
8. Best Youth Leader
9. Best Sports Captain
10. Best Sports Team
11. Outstanding Male Student
12. Outstanding Female Student
13. Best Community Impact
14. Best Student Mentor
15. Best Arts and Culture
16. Best Student Coach
17. Best Student Club
18. Certificate of Recognition
19. Best Club Patrons
20. Best Team Builder
Students shoulder consider joining Coaching & Mentoring Clubs at their respective universities as these clubs offers valuable opportunities for personal and professional development, mentorship, and networking, enabling students to unlock their full potential and excel in various aspects of their academic and personal lives which paves the way for a brighter future for the students to make meaningful contributions to their universities and communities.