VIDEO: Congratulations to Lucy Moorby winner of the Sbonelo Magwaza Award for Outstanding Leadership.

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The prestigious Sbonelo Magwaza trophy was this year awarded to Lucy Moorby for her outstanding commitment and contribution to the Bambisanani Partnership.

Lucy visited South Africa in 2019 as part of the St. Mary’s team and made a significant impact in her volunteering work. Mrs Catherine Chattoe, Bambisanani Co-ordinator at St. Mary’s praised Lucy’s exceptional contribution to the partnership and leadership qualities.

The award remembers Sbonelo Magwaza, a wonderful Mnyakanya student who successfully completed the Bambisanani Partnership Leadership course some years ago before sadly passing away after a short illness. Both St. Mary’s School and Mnyakanya School present this special award annually. Sbonelo was an inspirational young man who continues to inspire through these very special awards. Well done to Lucy who is a most worthy winner and an inspiration herself.

A delighted Lucy said:
“I am so happy to receive this award, it is such an honour. I love the Bambisanani Partnership and will continue to support it’s important work.”

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