The fifth edition of the GhanaWeb Excellence Awards was held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra on Friday, March 6, 2026.

The GhanaWeb Excellence Awards, organised by Ghana’s leading news portal, GhanaWeb, was birthed in 2021 to recognise and celebrate individuals for being catalysts for progress and positive change while excelling in different spheres.

This year's event, which was held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, attracted high-profile guests from government, the private sector, civil society, and the diplomatic community, underscoring the importance of recognising excellence and leadership in national development.

It also spotlighted trailblazers whose work is shaping Ghana's economic and social progress while inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs, professionals, and change-makers.

Throughout the evening, several categories were presented to honour achievements in areas such as business leadership, innovation, technology, and social impact.

Below is the full list of winners:

1. Ghana Excellence in Women Empowerment - Rev Rita Korankye Ankrah, Premier Lady of Royalhouse Chapel International.

2. Ghana Excellence in ESG Leadership - Prof Chris Gordon, Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana

3. GhanaWeb Excellence in Sports - Benjamin Asare - Accra Hearts of Oak and Black Stars goalkeeper

4. Ghana Excellence in Visual Arts - Bright Hodzor, an artist

5. Ghana Excellence in Health Care - Dr Benson Owusu Atuahene, a medical doctor

6. Ghana Excellence in Tech and Innovation - Nana Kojo Safo, Chief Executive Officer of Kantanka Automobile

7. Ghana Excellence in STEM - Prof Elsie Effah Kaufmann, Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana

8. Ghana Excellence in Youth Empowerment - Esther Agyemang Badu, a sports journalist

9. Ghana Excellence in Music, Drama and Dance - Prosper Dossey, a musician

10. Ghana Excellence Hospitality Management - Abeiku Santana, media personality and Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority.

11. Ghana Excellence of Fashion and Lifestyle - Gabby Gokah, a fashion designer

12. Ghana Excellence in Media and Communication - Kemini Amanor, a media personality

13. Ghana Excellence in Business Development - Tsonam Cleanse Akpeloo, an economist and technology entrepreneur

14. Ghana Excellence in Agriculture - Isaac Kofi Nketiah, co-founder of Shamfield Ventures.

15. GhanaWeb Excellence in Education - Dr Theresa Oppong-Beeko, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Manet Incorporated

16. GhanaWeb Excellence in Leadership - Dr Dziffa-Bella Imelda Ofori-Adjei, paediatric ophthalmologist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

17. GhanaWeb Excellence in Entrepreneurship - Addia Asamoah Peter, AAEA Africa Regional Director

18. GhanaWeb Excellence in Humanitarian - Richard Nii Armah Quaye, billionaire and Ghanaian business mogul

19. GhanaWeb Most Influential Personality - Ibrahim Mahama, billionaire and Ghanaian business magnate

20. GhanaWeb Organisational Excellence Award - Zoomlion Ghana Limited

21. Ekow Blackson Marketing Excellence Award - Mansa Nartey

Watch the 2025 GhanaWeb Excellence Awards below:





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