The Global Leader and Godfather of All Works of Life (AWOL), Ambassador Anthony Navo Jr., has officially decorated and crowned the newly elected Chairman of AWOL United States of America (AWOL-USA), Mr. Mohamed Majid Kamara, during the 10th AWOL America Achievement Awards and Appreciation ceremony held on September 6, 2025, at the Waterford Event Center in Springfield, Virginia.
Congratulating the new Chairman while addressing the distinguished guests at the event, AWOL’s Global Leader and Godfather, Ambassador Anthony Navo Jr. said AWOL focuses on societal development through initiatives in accessible healthcare, education, sustainable development, and poverty alleviation.
He further thanked and appreciated the outgoing Chairman of AWOL-USA, Mr. Mohamed Killo Banya, for positioning AWOL-USA to its peak.
He said AWOL Global, headquartered in Sierra Leone, with branches in the United Kingdom, Australia, the Gambia, and the United States of America, is involved in several initiatives aimed at developing Sierra Leonean society, particularly through empowering young people.
The Godfather re-echoed that AWOL has maintained an apolitical stance while working to complement the efforts of successive governments in nation-building.
He said AWOL Global has undertaken projects, such as building a state-of-the-art primary school in Sierra Leone, to further its mission of societal development, among other initiatives.
AWOL celebrates individuals and communities, making a difference through their achievements in areas such as philanthropy, business, and the arts, promoting unity and honouring excellence within the Sierra Leone diaspora and beyond.
The AWOL Awards honour diverse figures for their contributions to society, and serve as a platform to recognise hard work and promote inspiration. It aims to celebrate excellence, hard work, and dedication, promoting unity and inspiration among Sierra Leoneans globally.
The event is known for honouring hardworking individuals from various sectors through awards such as the Moseray Fadika Humanitarian Award, Sierra Leone Thriving Local Business of the Year, and Sierra Leonean Actor/Actress of the Year.
The event serves as a testament to perseverance, compassion, and collective achievement, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and unity among attendees.
Beyond the awards themselves, the ceremony is an opportunity to share stories of inspiration and acknowledge the power of collective achievement within the diaspora.