The Miss UNAA Pageant was crowned on Sunday 5th September 2010 at the Gaylord National Convention ballroom. The winner of this very first Miss UNAA Pageant was Miss Yvette Kibwika of Florida, The first runner up was Miss Samali Birungi Senyana, Second runner up was Nive Victoria Lindeire, while third runner up went to Rachael Senjule. The prize for the Face book fan favorite went to Miss Louise Nabukalu of Maryland while Miss Photogenic was Sandra Kaasa Nanziri from Massachusetts. The pageant organiser Miss Sophie Mukasa promised a more revamped pageant during the UNAA Denver convention.
As always UNAA Times attended the crowning ceremony and now brings you the highlights in pictures.
The Miss UNAA Pageant kicked off on Friday the 3rd of September 2010 at the Gaylord National Convention ballroom. There were 9 contestants altogether representing the different states where Ugandans reside in the USA. UNAA Times brings you some photos highlighting the beautiful Ugandan Ladies.
UNAA D.C 2010 Convention: DAY 3 ~ Here are some photos from Day 3 of the D.C Convention. The main event was the the boat cruise which departed from the National harbor. The highlight was Radio and Weasel performing their hit songs. Ugandans danced away and relaxed as they floated off into the night along the Potomac River. The Boat returned at 10:00pm.
UNAA D.C 2010 Convention: DAY 2 ~ Here are some photos from Day 2 of the D.C Convention. The day opened with the Forums and Debate day launch. This was followed by a presentation by Dr. Akiiki Daisy Kabagarama. She talked about “Together we will always Stand: Seven Step Process for Peace in Uganda. Mr.Alexander Zabasajja moderated: Uganda’s Political System ~ Question was: Under which political system will Uganda Prosper Better? Federalism Vs Unitary Vs Regional Governments. The last item was the debate moderated by D. Muniini Muleera. Debates by: DP, FDC, NRM and UPC.
UNAA D.C 2010 Convention: DAY 1 ~ Here are some photos from Day One of the D.C Convention. Day One featured the Business Forum. It was a great success. Thanks to all the companies that presented and for DFCU Bank for sponsoring the event. Look forward to bringing you highlights from Day 2.
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Count down to the 22nd Ugandan North American Association Convention | www.unaatimes.com | Dear Viewers, just as we did with the UNAA Convention in Chicago coverage, we would like to bring you indepth coverage of the UNAA Convention in Washington D.C. Join us as we Chronicle the preparations and the count down to what promises to be a wonderful and awe inspiring experience in the Capital of the US, Washington D.C. Experience Washington D.C and the Gaylord National Hotel like never before with us, in Sights and Sounds. Register Early so you don’t miss out on this experience. You can find more details at the Official Ugandan North American Association Website
Above are some images from a Recent Visit to the hotel by Solomon W. Jagwe and Ronnie Mayanja. A special thank you to our Host, Laura Marshall.
Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center On the Potomac in Maryland | Event Location
Just minutes outside of Washington, DC, Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center offers visitors to the Capital region everything they are looking for in a vacation, weekend getaway, business trip or just a night out.
Discover our first-class destination with fun for everyone, including fine dining and casual restaurants, unique shopping experiences, an indoor pool, and a 20,000-square-foot spa and fitness center. And for late-night excitement, an express elevator speeds you to the two-story rooftop Pose Ultra Lounge.
Whether you are coming to the Washington DC area for business or pleasure—or even a combination of both—Gaylord National is the perfect place to stay in order to enjoy the region’s rich cultural and business destinations. Located in National Harbor, Maryland in Prince George’s County, Gaylord National offers its guests convenient access to Washington, DC with an hourly shuttle service, water taxi to Old Town Alexandria, and shuttle service to Ronald Reagan National Airport.
With 2000 luxurious rooms, including 110 lavish suites, our spectacular 18-story glass atrium welcomes you to the hotel, offering sweeping views of the Potomac River, Washington, DC and Old Town Alexandria, while a river meanders through the lush, multi-level indoor gardens. Come and discover for yourself the jewel of the capital region—Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center.
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I would like to be part of 2010 UNAA Convention D.C 2010. Iam in Kampala and i have never travelled to USA but need to travel for the first time and to meet Ugandans living there. I hold a valid passport to 2018, iam an accoutant working at Colline Group of companies at Colline House Kampala.
Please send me some working papers for my visa preparations.
Thank you very much.
Isaac Ssali kampala.
Tel. +256712775535
hi am so proud of you guys who participate in organizing such colorful events like UNAA. you make our country proud! Big thanks goes to the organizing team 2010 especially Brenda Kalema! thank you dear! I will love also to travel but i need some good paper work! if you can help me in that,then i will make it to Washington.Last time i try for Chicago but i was denied an Entry Visa! Please this time give a hand of help
Peter Mulindwa
i would like to bring Jericho Breakers to your attention.
it is a community based dance group which is using performing arts, culture to advocate for you rights here is our website.
http://jerichobreakers.webs.com
Organizing committee , I can not book a hotel at the GAYLORD hotel with the S-UCUCO code . Could there be a different code ? Please send me an email or update the current code.
Thank You.
Hi Alex, we have passed this on to the organizing committee so they can look into what could possibly be the problem. Thanks for the headsup
Alex, and everyone else who has been trying to register, the Code has been fixed. Hope to see you soon at the convention.
you really do not need the code, just select deluxe room and choose number of nights.You will still get the discounted rate
Is there any shuttles running to Gaylord Hotel from BWI, airport?
Hi Ronald, yes I believe there are shuttles from BWI to the Convention Center. Check out this link. http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-national/directions-transportation/shuttle-taxi-service/
Hello,i am a Ugandan currently in Maryland with my family and we booked to attend the event. This is going to be our first time to participate we believe its going to excite us.
Hi Mawejje,we look forward to seeing you! we are already at the convention so please stop by the Galiwango booth and say hi to us
thanks for keeping us posted on the event…could you pse put captions on the pics…esp…representing registered companies or Orgs in Uganda and the Diaspora…so we can get a cyber feel of “who is who” or who to do biz with…many thanks again
Great work you guys are doing – keep it up and thank you so much. Always with you in thought as cannot travel to join you. So here’s wishing the conference and all its attainment, success.
Ps. Is there any way of getting hold of the transcript from the Nabagereka’s speech/talk to the conference?
Best wishes,
Hi Grace, it really was sad. She would have done a lot of Good for UCRF – well over 1500 Ugandans attended