The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced that its annual media awards will this year be held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, marking the first time the awards will be held outside Accra.

Speaking during a meeting with President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House on Friday, September 5, 2025, the GJA President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, said the decision followed wide consultations with stakeholders.

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“The GJA awards have been held in Accra for 28 years. This year, with my team in consultation with key stakeholders, we have decided to move the awards from Accra to Kumasi, and I am so excited to inform you that the King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has agreed to host the awards at Manhyia this year for us,” he said.

The awards ceremony, which is scheduled for late October or the first week of November, will honour journalists across multiple categories, including Health Reporting, Education, Sports, Entertainment, Investigative Journalism, Gender, Environment, and Science and Technology.

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According to the GJA, the awards not only provide a platform to recognise individuals and companies that play a significant role in the growth and development of the industry but also recognise organisations that contribute significantly to the growth and sustainability of the media industry.

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