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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Yahoo
Venice Beach, Ocean City and Virginia Beach's boardwalks aren't ranked as high as a CT one
Summer is in full swing, which means it's time for walks on the boardwalk. And if you want to visit a classic one, you'll find one of the very best in Connecticut with stunning views. USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards recently its public space rankings, and one boardwalk in Connecticut ranked among the best in the country. The annual 10BEST awards highlight the best in travel, food and lifestyle, and winners are chosen by a public voting poll after being nominated by industry experts. In the public spaces awards, highlighting the top parks, playgrounds, trails and more from across the country, the Ocean Beach Park Boardwalk in New London ranked second for best boardwalk. Here's what to know about the state's top-rated boardwalk. Located at the end of Ocean Avenue in New London, Ocean Beach Park is a half-mile white sand beach overlooking Long Island Sound. According to USA TODAY, the beach's boardwalk is a "New England gem" which "combines classic boardwalk charm with modern amenities." Boardwalk activities at Ocean Beach Park include an arcade, a playground, a gift shop, mini golf, a triple water slide, a spray park and an Olympic-size swimming pool. Those looking to get away from the water can enjoy a walk on the park's nature trail, overlooking the beautiful Alewife Cove. Beachgoers can also enjoy a variety of classic boardwalk rides, including the spinning Scrambler, the dizzying Octopus and an old-school carousel. The boardwalk also frequently hosts special events, such as music concerts and firework shows. Worked up an appetite from a busy day on the boardwalk? Ocean Beach has multiple casual dining options with spectacular views of the ocean, including the Sandbar Cafe, the Boardwalk Galley and for a sweet summer treat, the Boardwalk Creamery. Ocean Beach Park is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with parking costing $30 on weekdays or $40 on weekends and holidays. Certain attractions on the boardwalk may have additional costs. The boardwalk is located at 98 Neptune Ave. in New London. CT beaches: This little known Connecticut beach town was named a 'hidden gem.' Here's where it is Here is the full ranking of USA TODAY's top 10 boardwalks in the country: Wildwoods Boardwalk - Wildwood, NJ Ocean Beach Park Boardwalk - New London, CT Carolina Beach Boardwalk - Carolina Beach, NC Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Santa Cruz, CA Kemah Boardwalk - Kemah, TX Atlantic City Boardwalk - Atlantic City, NJ Venice Beach Boardwalk - Venice, CA Ocean City Boardwalk - Ocean City, NJ Ocean City Boardwalk - Ocean City, MD Virginia Beach Boardwalk - Virginia Beach, VA This article originally appeared on The Bulletin: Move over Venice Beach, this CT boardwalk named one of best in US
Associated Press
25-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Newsweek Launches 'Fans' Choice Awards'
NEW YORK, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newsweek today announced the launch of Fans' Choice Awards, a new program that puts the decision-making power directly into the hands of the public. By inviting fans to nominate and vote for their favorites across a wide range of categories, from best NASCAR Sports Complex to Loudest WNBA Homecourt, Newsweek is amplifying the voices of consumers and elevating the places and organizations they trust and love. This initiative builds on the success of Newsweek's authoritative rankings, which include input from industry experts and data analysts. Fans' Choice adds a new dimension by focusing on heartfelt stories, loyalty, and reputation from the ground up, capturing not just quality and performance, but passion. The launch of Fans' Choice comes as Newsweek's sports coverage has seen explosive growth, with readership more than doubling year over year. In May alone, Newsweek's sports stories reached over 6 million readers, fueled by a dedicated team of contributing sportswriters who publish more than 1,500 articles each month, spanning every major sport, league, and storyline. 'Sports fans are the heart of almost every headline,' said Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief at Newsweek. 'Fans' Choice gives them a direct platform to make their voices heard and highlight the performances and stories that truly move them.' The initiative is part of Newsweek 's continued investment in creating interactive experiences for its audience and is developed in collaboration with EVG Media, Newsweek's partner for innovative content and engagement. 'With 100 million readers, Newsweek's influence is clear,' said Brian Kolb, CEO of EVG Media. 'Fans' Choice Award nomination is a testament to a brand's superiority. Winning a Fans' Choice Award clearly indicates that a brand has staying power and has earned the loyalty of fans. EVG Media is proud to partner with Newsweek on the Fans' Choice Awards.' 'At Newsweek, we're always looking for new ways to deepen our relationship with audiences, and Fans' Choice is a perfect example of that,' said Josh Smith, Senior Director, Growth & Strategic Partnerships at Newsweek. 'This initiative empowers fans to shape the conversation. It's a reflection of how we're evolving as a brand to be more interactive, more dynamic, and more in tune with what our readers care about.' To participate or learn more about Fans' Choice, visit About Newsweek: Newsweek is the global digital news organization built around the iconic 93-year-old American magazine. Newsweek reaches 100 million people monthly with its thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia. Contact: Alyssa Tognetti Broadsheet Communications for Newsweek [email protected]
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
African Leadership Magazine Announces Nominees for the 2025 African Business Leadership Awards - Public Voting Now Open
African Leadership Magazine ( proudly unveils the distinguished list of nominees for the 17 categories of the 2025 African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA)—a premier recognition platform celebrating excellence in corporate governance, impactful leadership, and trailblazing contributions to the growth and sustainability of Africa's dynamic business and economic ecosystem. The public voting process is now officially open and will run until 29 May 2025, offering stakeholders across Africa and the globe the opportunity to celebrate and affirm exemplary leadership in the African business space. The ongoing public voting marks the third phase in a rigorous four-step, points-based selection process for the African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA). The process begins with open nominations, followed by a shortlist of top contenders curated by the African Leadership Magazine editorial board. In this third phase, the public is invited to vote, adding stakeholder voices to the evaluation process. The final stage involves a detailed editorial assessment of votes and supporting evidence to determine winners, ensuring a transparent, merit-based outcome that reflects both public sentiment and proven impact. Public votes in this phase contribute 65% of the final decision, with the remaining 35% based on supporting evidence for each nominee. This ensures a fair and credible process that values both public opinion and verifiable impact. Winners and first runners-up will be honoured at the 15th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA), a special highlight of the Africa Summit–London, scheduled for 9–10 July 2025 at the House of Lords, London, United Kingdom. To cast your vote, visit: The 2025 African Business Leadership Awards (BLA Nominee Highlights African Business Leader of the Year Stella Okoli – Founder&GMD, Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Nigeria Mohamed Ould Bouamatou – Founder&Chairman, Bouamatou Group, Mauritania John Gachora – GMD/CEO, NCBA Bank, Kenya Tewodros Ashenafi – Founder&Chairman, SouthWest Holdings Ltd., Ethiopia Ntombi Felicia Msiza – CEO, Raubex Group Ltd., South Africa African Female Business Leader of the Year Rita Maria Zniber – Chairman&CEO, Diana Holding, Morocco Jesca Mhoja Nkwabi – CEO, KOM Group, Tanzania Boitumelo Mosako – CEO, Development Bank of Southern Africa Esther Muchemi – CEO, Samchi Group, Kenya Monica Musonda – Founder&CEO, Java Foods, Zambia African Regulator of the Year Delese Mimi Darko – CEO, Ghana Food and Drugs Authority Brima M. Baluwa Koroma – CEO, Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Sierra Leone Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria – DG, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Kenya Leonilde dos Santos – Multisectoral Economic Regulatory Authority, Cape Verde Business-Friendly Governor of the Year Daniel Félix Neto – Governor, Lunda Sul Province, Angola Oscar Mabuyane – Premier of the Eastern Cape, South Africa Jacques Kyabula Katwe – Governor, Haut-Katanga Province, DR Congo Ibrahima Cissé – Minister Governor, Autonomous District of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Peter Ndubuisi Mbah – Governor, Enugu State, Nigeria African Finance Minister of the Year Bihi Iman Egeh – Minister of Finance, Somalia Mthuli Ncube – Minister of Finance&Economic Development, Zimbabwe Marial Ater – Minister of Finance and Planning, South Sudan Cheikh Diba – Minister of Finance and Budget, Senegal Ahmed Kouchouk – Minister of Finance, Egypt Trade&Investment Promotion Agency of the Year General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), Egypt Agency for Private Investment and Export Promotion, Angola Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) National Investment Promotion Agency, Cameroon Agency for Investment and Export Development, Morocco Central Bank Governor of the Year Mohamed Lemine Dhehby – Governor, Central Bank of Mauritania Manuel António Tiago Dias – Governor, National Bank of Angola Johnson Asiama – Governor, Bank of Ghana Rama Krishna Sithanen – Governor, Bank of Mauritius Trade&Investment Minister of the Year Jumoke Oduwole – Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigeria Alimatou Shadiya Assouman – Minister of Industry and Trade, Benin Ahmed Samir – Minister of Trade and Industry, Egypt Kassahun Gofe – Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, Ethiopia Chipoka Mulenga – Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Zambia African CEO of the Year Jeremy Awori – Group CEO, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) Hien Yacouba Sié – Managing Director, Abidjan Port Authority, Côte d'Ivoire Dr. Armstrong Takang – CEO, Ministry of Finance Incorporated, Nigeria Patricia Adongo Ojangole – Managing Director, Uganda Development Bank Ltd. Young Business Leader of the Year Mamotake Matekane – COO, MGC Group, Lesotho Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun – Co-Founder, United Africa Group, Namibia Mohamed Ahmed Abdulle – MD, Dakawou Transport Ltd., Kenya Ladi Delano – Co-CEO, Moove Africa, Nigeria A frica CSR&Community Development Impact Award Ashanti Goldfields Corporation, Ghana Standard Chartered Bank, South Africa NNPC Limited, Nigeria Bamburi Cement Plc, Kenya Catoca Mining Company, Angola African Brand of the Year Commercial International Bank (CIB), Egypt Managem Group, Morocco Bank Windhoek, Namibia Ethiopian Airlines African Company of the Year Vodacom Group, South Africa Ghana Commercial Bank Plc Bidco Africa, Kenya Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, Nigeria Industry Personality of the Year Kennedy Bugane – CEO, African Bank, South Africa Jemal Ahmed Abdu – CEO, MIDROC Investment Group PLC, Ethiopia Ally Edha Awadh – CEO, Lake Oil Group, Tanzania Ferdinand Ngon Kemoum, Managing Director of Oragroup SA, Cameroon Africa Business Integrity Leader Award Coris Bank International, Togo Arab Contractors, Egypt CCECC Nigeria Limited Société Ivoirienne de Raffinage (SIR), Côte d'Ivoire Moçambique Telecom, SA African Tech&Digital Economy Leader of the Year Mastercard Africa MTN Group, South Africa Mascom Wireless, Botswana Safaricom, Kenya Lifetime Achievement Award Emeka Offor – Founder, Chrome Group, Nigeria Baba Ahmadou Danpullo – Businessman, Cameroon Kwabena Kesse – CEO, Kessben Group of Companies, Ghana Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Leadership Magazine. Media Enquiries: Ehis Ayere T: +44 (0) 20 3051 1883 E: ehis@ About African Leadership Magazine: African Leadership Magazine is the flagship publication of the African Leadership Organisation (UK) Limited. For over 19 years, it has championed impactful leadership across Africa and amplified African opportunities on the global stage. Through its platforms—including Afro-positive content, trade facilitation, market entry solutions, public sector consulting, and business networking events—the magazine plays a pivotal role in fostering sustainable development and positive change across the continent.
