Former Super Falcons goalkeeper Judith Chime has been voted as the outstanding Sportsperson of the year in the African Awards in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. 

Judith who  dedicated the award to the girl child in Nigeria and Africa in general, was on ground to receive the award. 

The well built former international known as "Kamala" described the girl child in Africa as  exceptional breed that continues to excel despite the difficulties she faces in the continent. 

The African Award which aimed at celebrating the achievements of Atlanta’s African Communities in 
Atlanta, Georgia.  

Judith Chime who was nominated for the award following her philanthropic gestures to the African girl child. She Organizes the Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup Championship yearly and support the best goalkeeper of the Nigeria Women Football League with cash gift for the past one year. The award is on weekly basis. 

The African Awards USA is  a special event celebrating the multiple achievements and accomplishments of the African communities in Atlanta, Georgia. 

The event which featured live entertainment, dinner was attended by prominent Africans in Atlanta, Georgia. 

 The event was held on April 27 at the Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel. 

African Awards USA recognizes the talent, acumen and ingenuity of Americans of African descent who have made positive and selfless contributions to the betterment of Africans in their homeland as well as in the Diaspora.  

This year’s event, saw people winning awards in 11 awards in categories among which are Outstanding Sportsmanship, Outstanding Educator, Outstanding Actor, Outstanding Actress, Humanitarian, Outstanding Fashion Designer, Outstanding Artist, Small Business Award, Outstanding Community Leadership/Activist, Outstanding Youth Achievement (18 to 25 years old), and Outstanding Medical Professional.