Luanda, May 2, 2023 – Refriango unveiled the 2023 Tigra Nova Garra Awards today in Luanda. Now in its third edition, this initiative celebrates the talent of young Angolans and introduces Education as a new award category. The 2023 awards gala will take place on June 3 at the Epic Sana Hotel in the capital city.
Recognizing Young Angolan Talent
For the third consecutive year, Refriango and Tigra are spotlighting impactful initiatives by young Angolans in critical areas of national development. Winners will be announced for categories such as Health, Arts, Music, Science & Technology, Environment, Sports, and the newly added Education category.
Each category winner will receive 1 million kwanzas, personalized project support, and participation in the 2nd edition of the Tigra Cubs bootcamp, scheduled for July 1-2.
A Platform for Transformative Change
At a press conference, Gaspar Cabral, Refriango’s Alcoholic Beverages Category Manager, emphasized, “This year, the Tigra Nova Garra Awards have grown and innovated, giving more exceptional young Angolans a platform to amplify their ideas and impact.” He highlighted the importance of including education, noting, “This field extends beyond formal schooling, showcasing the transformative potential of education in all aspects of society.”
Marketing Administrator Tânia Jardim expressed pride in the initiative, saying, “These awards are life-changing for the winners. Seeing how their lives transform after the gala, broadcast nationwide, is deeply rewarding and reinforces Tigra’s commitment to empowering young Angolans.”
Enhanced Application Process
The 2023 edition introduced an innovative application process, allowing candidates to pre-apply digitally and present their projects directly to judges during the HarnomaisXchange event, held in February and sponsored by Tigra.
Voting and Gala Details
Public voting will determine 50% of the final score, with the remaining 50% decided by a jury, which now includes Toy Cristóvão, representing the new Education category.
Voting will be conducted via Tigra’s official YouTube channel, where voters must watch nominee videos in full before casting their vote. Full instructions can be found at https://cervejatigra.com/premios-nova-garra/.
Voting schedule:
- Arts and Environment: May 2–7
- Health and Music: May 9–14
- Sports and Science & Technology: May 16–21
- Education: May 23–28
Nominees Across Categories
Health: Shendylene Elias, Eucácia Yunara, Áurea de Carvalho, Fernando Santos
Environment: Elisa Upale Alberto, Juliana Bento, Ernesto Brito, Hwimma Rodrigues
Arts: Jamil Ramos, Manuel Samuel, Paulo Idalécio, Manuel André Pedro
Music: Isa Gando, Linne, Kelson Pro HD, Aristóteles de Jesus
Science & Technology: Marco Romero, Niuka Casimiro, Irene Carindi, Sião Cabela
Sports: Diva Demolidora, Tatiana Miguel, Carolina Yonengue, Bicho Papão
Education: Prosperidade Siku, Anorodi de Sousa, Hédio Quilombo, Silke António
Created in 2021, the Tigra Nova Garra Awards are part of Refriango’s social responsibility strategy, celebrating young talent driving Angola’s growth and well-being. Through this initiative, Tigra reaffirms its mission to empower and uplift the next generation of Angolans.
