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| Shireen Ebrahim, founder of Covid-19 Hero Awards. |
By Priya Ranchod
It’s more than a month since our country has been suffering from the horrific virus called Coronavirus or Covid-19 pandemic which started in Wuhan, China, and spread across the globe like wildfire. Globally, countries were in level 5 of lockdown for about a month before our country’s lockdown was eased officially from 1st May 2020. We in South Africa are currently in level 4 of lockdown though people can go out of their homes and many able to return to work with a permit which states they are part of the essential workers list.
Essential workers nationally from medical, to supermarkets, butchers, bakeries, taxis/buses, police, army, security personnel, patrollers and many others had been and still are working around the clock to make sure the rest of the country is safe and taken care off. Despite the hike in numbers and deaths nationally, our essential workers are risking their lives daily to make sure the rest of the country are safe and taken care of in every way that is needed from food, basic necessities, medical treatment, pension collection or any other emergency that comes about.
A businesswoman, philanthropist and charity driven woman named Shireen Ebrahim, a resident of Lenasia has founded and initiated the Covid-19 Hero Awards project during the massive lockdown. Ebrahim, who gives back by doing a special project annually but the Covid-19 restriction did not stop her from initiating an amazing project of giving back to the community of South Africa where essential workers across the board are thanked for their amazing work that still is being continued during the lockdown. The true and real heroes will be thanked and appreciated for giving back during this covid-19 pandemic lockdown.
“The COVID-19 Hero Awards is dedicated to all those who have made a positive difference in the lives of others and continue to make that difference in serving mankind and putting their own lives at risk whilst sacrificing their family, time and efforts in the path of humanity,” said Ebrahim adding that It's an award to recognise those who put their hearts and passion in selflessly helping others during the Corona Virus pandemic experienced worldwide and also a tribute to those whom we lost.”
She further explained that the awards will cover Individuals, organisations, sponsors and those who contributed in a positive way in impacting others no matter how big or small.
Ebrahim excitedly ended by saying she request the public to nominate people and organizations who have made a difference as a Leader or as Team Player by being selfless, compassionate, caring and helpful towards others with the true Ubuntu spirit of making South Africa great again.
The Nomination process as follows.
Complete option A or B below:
If you do not have the nominated persons contact details but want to nominate them by completing Option A or B:
Option A: Nominate via the Facebook Group
Send a video, or news article or a high quality photo of the work done by the individual to the Covid-19 Hero Awards Facebook Group. Like the post and Comment on the post by mentioning the individual’s full name and surname; TAG the individual if possible. Provide your motivation in less than 150 words on why this individual should be considered for the Covid-19 Hero Awards.
If you have the nominated persons contact details complete Option B:
Option B: Nominate via e-mail
Send a video, or news article or a high quality photo of the work done by the individual to admin@cdo-sa.co.za, include the nominated persons full name and surname; contact number with and area code if this is a landline number. Provide your motivation in less than 150 words on why this individual should be considered for the Covid-19 Hero Awards.
All finalists will be sent a formal documentation detailing the event details, venue etc. Nominated individuals and those nominating, are also requested to join and follow the Covid-19 Hero Awards Facebook Group for up to date information on the project.
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