The Harare Institute of Technology and Vice Chancellor Eng. Q.C Kanhukamwe continue to gain international acclamation as the Vice Chancellor was recently awarded the International Socrates Award for "THE MANAGER OF THE YEAR" in the education sphere while the Institute was awarded "THE BEST ENTERPRISE AWARD."
Vice Chancellor Engineer Q.C Kanhukamwe received "THE MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD" at the Europe Business Assembly (EBA) European Awards Night and Forum in Cannes, France on 7 October 2016. The Manager of the Year Award acknowledges and honours individual excellence of high-level executives worldwide.
The "MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD" in the higher education sphere is selected based on criteria which include excellent reputation, modern educational programmes, high alumni level, outstanding professional experience, important scientific research and successful management.
The "Best Enterprise Award" in the education sphere is awarded based on a strong position in the national market, organisations’ status on international ratings, modern management technologies, high staff qualification, business reputation, successful marketing strategy, positive image in region, investment rating and attractiveness, as well as global competitiveness.
The Harare Institute of Technology and Vice Chancellor Eng. Q.C Kanhukamwe, -the recipients of the Europe Business Assembly (EBA) International Socrates Awards
were awarded a 5-year certificate (license) to use the award brand (royalty) for public relations and marketing purposes.
The Europe Business Assembly Manager of the Year and Best Enterprise Award were established in 2000 to present the best regional institutions and their executives in Europe.
A professional research team carefully selects award nominees. Winners are determined through ratings research, which includes media, social network, internet, news and open statistic data analysis and the recommendations of authorities, social organizations, institutions, chambers of commerce, branch associations and unions, educational institutions and the experts survey.
In April 2013, Vice Chancellor Engineer Quinton Kanhukamwe was awarded the International Socrates Award for "THE NAME IN SCIENCE AWARD" in the Science sphere for personal contribution to intellectual development of today's society by the Europe Business Assembly.
In his acclamation to Engineer Kanhukamwe, the Europe Business Assembly Director General, John W.A. Netting expressed deep respect towards the Harare Institute of Technology and its Vice Chancellor as well as his entire team, adding that his name is known outside Zimbabwe due to his participation in scientific, educational and social programmes and charity work combined with a successful managerial career.