The Consumers Choice Awards organised by Karisimbi Events took place in Marriot Hotel, Kigali at a gala night on February 27. Emmanuel Mugisha, the CEO of Karisimbi Event welcomed the guests with opening remarks in which he expressed gratitude to all companies and individuals who supported the event. “I am so glad and happy that this happened because it took a lot of energy and time to organise and we promise our best in the near future,” Mugisha said, outlining upcoming events such as the Rwanda Worship Leaders Gala Night slated for April, Kigali International Multicultural Festival that will take place during the CHOGM week and the Service Excellence Awards, which usually happen in October during the customer service week. RURA representative started by handing out the Special Recognition awards. Prior to that, Mugisha said, “For this special category, they had no need to compete. We did our research and decided to acknowledge their job of bringing positive changes in the society.” The Consumers Choice Awards is the former Made in Rwanda Awards. This change was made to allow a sense of inclusion to all the possible service and products providers in Rwanda. Here are the winners of ‘Special Recognition Awards 2021’ 1. GIRLS OF DESTINY 2. PURPOSE RWANDA 3. BARISTA FOR BETTER 4. PURE PRO 5. KAWERA JEANNETTE 6. MNM FITNESS CLUB 7. SMART DESIGN 8. WIBENA BUSINESS INSTITUTE 9. SMART APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL 10. UMUTANGUHA 11. RIM 12. FAST CFS 13. IGIHE LTD After this, then the categories of those who were in the competition came in. On this, the winners were based on the votes and the judges decisions. CONSUMERS CHOICE 2021 AWARD WINNERS 1. APARTMENT OF THE YEAR: ROSE GARDEN 2. BEST CUSTOMER CARE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR: MUSONI WILLIAM 3. BEST PAINT OF THE YEAR: IYAGA PLUS 4. BEST RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR: BILLY’S BISTRO AND BAR 5. BEST SUPPLIER OF AGRICULTURAL TRACTORS & INDUSTRIAL GENERATORS: VOLTECH LTD 6. BETTING COMPANY OF THE YEAR: PREMIER BETTING 7. BOTTLED WATER OF THE YEAR: INYANGE 8. CAR BRAND OF THE YEAR: TOYOTA 9. CAR RENTAL COMPANY OF THE YEAR: DOVA CARS 10. EDUCATION ABROAD RECRUITMENT AGENCY: BRIGHT SCHOLAR CENTER RWANDA 11. EYE HOSPITAL OF THE YEAR: DR. AGARWAL EYE HOSPITAL 12. FEMALE SOCIAL MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR: DJ BRIANE 13. MALE SOCIAL MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR: YAGO 14. FURNITURE SHOP OF THE YEAR: VICTORIA FURNITURES 15. GARAGE AND AUTO PARTS COMPANY OF THE YEAR: RIEX MOTORS LTD 16. HARDWARE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: RAC CERAMICS 17. HEALTH & FITNESS GROUP OF THE YEAR: FAMILY SPORTS CLUB 18. HYGIENE & SANITARY PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: TAMU SANITARY PAD 19. IMPORTER OF THE YEAR: ETS HARJIT 20. INSURANCE PACKAGE OF THE YEAR: BRITAM 21. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE YEAR: DISCOVERY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 22. IT SOLUTIONS AND SUPPORT COMPANY OF THE YEAR: MFI 23. LARGE FORMAT PRINTING COMPANY OF THE YEAR: GOLD STAR 24. LOCAL NGO OF THE YEAR: JORDAN FOUNDATION 25. LOCAL TOUR ORGANIZER OF THE YEAR: KIMOMO SAFARIS 26. FILM INTERPRETER OF THE YEAR: JUNIOR GITI 27. LOGISTICS HANDLING COMPANY OF THE YEAR (REGIONAL): RALEX LOGISTICS LTD 28. LOGISTICS HANDLING COMPANY OF THE YEAR (CONTINENTAL): SPEDAG 29. LOGISTICS HANDLING OF THE YEAR (INTERNATIONAL): BOLLORE LOGISTICS 30. MADE IN RWANDA BRAND OF THE YEAR: SINA GERALD ETS 31. MATTRESS THE OF THE YEAR: RWANDAN FOAM 32. MICRO FINANCE OF THE YEAR: BRAC 33. MID DAY RADIO TALK SHOW OF THE YEAR: INZU YIBITABO 34. MOST ENTERTAINING TV STATION OF THE YEAR: ISIBO TV 35. NEWS REPORTER OF THE YEAR: NDAHIRO VALENS PAPPY 36. NEW ONLINE SHOP OF THE YEAR: GUMAHO SHOP 37. OPTICAL CENTER OF THE YEAR: DK OPTICALS 38. PACKAGING MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR: WALI PRINTING & PACKAGING LTD 39. PAY GO TV CHANNEL PROVIDER OF THE YEAR: CANAL PLUS 40. BEST PETROLEUM PRODUCTS COMPANY OF THE YEAR: ORYX 41. PHARMACY OF THE YEAR: VINE PHARMACY 42. PRIVATE HOSPITAL OF THE YEAR: WIWO HOSPITAL 43. PROCESSED FOOD OF THE YEAR: AKARABO 44. PROMISING ARTIST OF THE YEAR: BWIZA 45. PROTOCOL COMPANY OF THE YEAR: KIGALI PROTOCOL 46. HOSPITALITY SERVICE COMPANY OF THE YEAR: MUHE HOSPITALITY SERVICES 47. RADIO GOSPEL SHOW OF THE YEAR: HIMBAZA-CITY RADIO 48. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR: ULTIMATE DEVELOPERS 49. RESORT HOTEL OF THE YEAR: KIVU PARK HOTEL 50. ROOFINGS OF THE YEAR: SAFINTRA LTD 51. SECURITY GUARD COMPANY OF THE YEAR: ISCO 52. SONG OF THE YEAR: ITARA by DAVIS D 53. STEEL MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR: MASTER STEEL 54. SUPERMARKET OF THE YEAR: MARINE SUPERMARKET 55. TRAVEL AGENCY OF THE YEAR: SATGURU TRAVELS & TOURS 56. PRIVATE TRANSPORT COMPANY OF THE YEAR: NDOLI SAFARIS 57. TV GOSPEL SHOW OF YEAR: PRESS PLAY - KC2 58. WATER TANK OF THE YEAR: GORILLA STAR TANKS 59. WEEKEND RADIO SHOW OF THE YEAR: ISANGO NINJYANA ZA WEEKEND 60. IMPORTED BEER OF THE YEAR: BROK 61. LOGISTICS HANDLING OF THE YEAR (INTERNATIONAL): BOLLORE LOGISTICS 62. MICE HOTEL OF THE YEAR: UBUMWE GRAND HOTEL The New Times managed to talk to some winners who shared their reactions. “Am very happy and proud of myself. To my fellow female artists, we got this! We have to win because we are capable of doing anything and achieving our goals with no fear. Special thanks to my fans who voted for me. I am coming for them all and ready to make them super proud,” said Emerance Bwiza, the Promising Artist of the Year. The Barista for Better CEO and Pure Pro CEO as well as their counterparts who received the special recognition awards expressed their gratitude and promised to maintain the good work. Jonas Munyurangabo, the Director General in charge of Planning in the Ministry of Trade and Industry, said, “Special thanks to Karisimbi events for organizing this amazing gala. Congratulations to all the winners. We hope to see you keep winning and doing the best forward since you got the deserving encouragement.” DOVA Cars brand ambassador AMAG The Black recieves the award. Inyange Industries representatives pose with their award during the ceremony. Promising artiste of the year Emerance Bwiza. For more pictures click on https://www.flickr.com/photos/thenewtimes/albums/72177720297068987
