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The annual Tuvugane awards ceremony recognizes and celebrates Burundian-American youth who are doing transformative work in their communities and for Burundi.
Tuvugane believes that communities thrive when members are motivated and encouraged. We recognize the plight of Burundian youth who are resilient in spite of the numerous barriers put in place by the societies in which they live, their community, culture, and family traditions. Tuvugane is a platform created by and for Burundian-American youth to break these barriers, facilitate trust-building, intergenerational healing, and coexistence. For this reason, we established the annual Tuvugane Awards ceremony to celebrate our accomplishments, impact, and recognize some of the members of our community who have done exemplary work that encourages and motivates others.
The award categories include:
The Tuvugane Unsung Hero Award
The Tuvugane Creative Arts Award
Influencer of the Year
Activist of the Year
Artist of the Year
Gospel Artist of the Year
Buisness Brand of the Year
Athlete of the Year
Past winners:
2022
Tuvugane Unsung Hero Award- Dr. Jeanine Ntihirageza
Tuvugane Humanitarian Award - Beauty Out of Dust
Tuvugane Creative Arts Award - AB Nabil
Influencer of the Year - Nijimbere Irene
Activist of the Year - Innocent Irakoze
Artist of the Year - GN Nephew
Gospel Singer of the Year - Eveline Niyokwizigigwa
Cultural Performer of the Year - Burundi Drummers of Atlanta
Business Brand of the Year - Danifodi
2023
Tuvugane Unsung Hero Award- Auriane Itangishaka
Tuvugane Humanitarian Award - Hamissi Mamba
Tuvugane Creative Arts Award - AB Nabil
Influencer of the Year - BertNation
Artist of the Year - Marembo
Gospel Singer of the Year - Estha Niyokwizera
Cultural Performer of the Year - Club inyange
Business Brand of the Year - Baobab Fare
Athlete of the Year - Diallo Irakoze
Tuvugane Founder’s Award- Anita Shimirimana
2024
Tuvugane Unsung Hero Award- Anita Shimirimana
Tuvugane Creative Arts Award - It's Dee Shots
Influencer of the Year - Maposi
Activist of the Year - Isabella Ndikumwenimana
Artist of the Year - Young Spit
Dancer of the Year - Young & Talented
Drummer of the Year - Burundi Drummers of Atlanta
Athlete of the Year - Baronyi Kengeye