Highest National Honour
ZABA is the supreme accolade for Zambia’s founders, entrepreneurs and business leaders, recognising those who set the nation’s highest standards of achievement.
Benchmark of Leadership
ZABA exemplifies the very best in business and leadership, celebrating individuals and organisations that model excellence and integrity.
Core Values of Excellence
ZABA embodies strength, innovation, ingenuity, knowledge and foresight, the values that shape powerful leaders and competitive organisations.
Celebrating Vision & Legacy
ZABA honours the visionaries who have shaped Zambia’s economy, celebrating their lasting impact, best practices and commitment to leadership excellence.
About ZABA
The Zambia Business Awards, ZABA are the Hall Mark and Premiere Business Awards in the Republic of Zambia, A National Honour, A Celebration of Excellence, Inspiration and Success that Symbolise and Celebrate Zambian Business People, Companies and Organizations from across the board.
ZABA distinguishes the visionaries behind today’s outstanding businesses. From the bustle of Lusaka to the industrial hubs of the Copperbelt and beyond, we honour those who have contributed to shaping the Zambian economy.
Brands
- Zambia Business Magazine.
- Zambia Business News
- Zambia Business TV
- Zambia Business FM
- Zambia Business Network
- Zambia Business Forum
- Zambia Business Worx
Editions
Criteria
What we consider:
Excellence in Collaboration
An effective collaborator works effectively with others to produce positive results.
This person may approach his, her work in the following ways, Solicits diverse views in completing projects.
Establishes effective partnerships across multiple levels of the organisation.
Builds consensus in decision making.
Shares knowledge or information contributing to group success.
Increases success of team, s, through process of cooperative problem solving.
Excellence in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Excellence in Commitment
An innovative leader shows outstanding creativity when confronted with challenges, issues, or a need or desire for improvement, and approaches their work by actively seeking ways to advance beyond the status quo. They proactively identify novel, creative methods to improve processes or service delivery, implement change in a positive manner while striving to ensure its success, demonstrate the ability to “stir the pot” for a fresh, positive impact, and consistently approach problem-solving with a strong solution orientation.
A deeply committed leader demonstrates a strong dedication to their work, contributing to the overall vibrancy of the community. This quality is evident when they show an intense commitment to providing excellent service to co-workers, students, and faculty, share their enthusiasm with others, and maintain perseverance in the face of adversity as a reliable go-to person, willing volunteer, or good citizen who reaches out to new staff and motivates others.
Excellence in Leadership Excellence in Learning
A strong leader demonstrates a unique ability to guide and inspire others, contributing to the effective and efficient functioning of the organization. Both managers and non-managers can exhibit strong leadership by inspiring and encouraging personal and professional development in others, building strong relationships that foster trust and credibility, and readily adapting to new situations. They effectively persuade others through keen organizational awareness, mentor and cultivate employees to create a respectful culture conducive to achievement, and contribute to initiatives that benefit individuals outside their own department while emphasizing collaboration within and among teams.
An individual who ensures that learning is integrated with work and uses the knowledge gained to improve business results approaches their responsibilities by converting information, business data, and processes into opportunities. They view mistakes as essential stepping stones for growth, promote the transfer of knowledge and influence from person to person, and recognize and respond to differing learning preferences while cultivating others’ abilities and talents. They model an open attitude toward self-evaluation, promote self-direction, empower colleagues to make decisions, celebrate the learning process for its own sake, and operate under the belief that everything is subject to re-examination, acting on opportunities to implement positive change.
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