By Our Reporter
Premium whisky brand, Johnnie Walker has been announced as the title sponsor for the annual Young Achievers Awards which are now in their 7th edition.
Speaking at a press launch held at Kampala Serena Hotel on Thursday, Roger Agamba, the International Premium Spirits Brand Manager at Uganda Breweries Limited, affirmed that the brand had chosen to partner with the award organisers, Reach A Hand Uganda, in order to recognise the youth who excel at their craft and deserve to be celebrated.
“It is only fitting that we motivate our young people who have achieved the extraordinary, and inspire them to become better entreprenuers as they continue to bring to life more business initiatives which will in turn promote the country’s economic growth,” Agamba said.
The awards platform is designed to celebrate achievements of the youth who have excelled in various realms such as the Arts, Entrepreneurship, Media and Journalism, Philanthropy, Innovation and Sports among others, as well as encourage those who choose the path of entrepreneurship and leadership.
“The partnership with Johnnie Walker on the Young Achievers Awards is both timely and strategic. We both believe in creating platforms that not only appeal to young people, but have a lasting impact,” said Humphrey Nabimanya, the Team Leader and Founder of Reach A Hand, Uganda.
The Young Achievers Awards were inaugurated in 2009 and the 2018 version will be held on August 18 to coincide with the International Youth Day week at Serena Hotel. This year’s edition will celebrate 10 most outstanding young people in the categories of; Social Entrepreneurship, Business, Information Communication Technologies (ICT) and Innovation, Outstanding Sports Personality, Media and Journalism, Farming and Agro-Processing, Music, Fashion, Film & Photography, Young Achiever of Year, Young Hero/Heroine of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement award.
