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DCI Microfinance brought the year to a resounding close with its End of Year Dinner & Awards Night 2025, an exquisitely curated corporate celebration held on December 13, 2025, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. Draped in the sophisticated theme “Diamond Black,” the evening was a powerful blend of elegance, culture, and recognition - celebrating people who embody the spirit, values, and ambition of DCI.
A Grand Arrival Worthy of the Diamonds
The night opened with the “Diamond Black Arrival & Black Carpet Experience,” setting an immediate tone of luxury and pride. Against a backdrop of shimmering lights and diamond-patterned installations, guests were welcomed by ushers in themed attire and treated to branded cocktails and live jazz-inspired music. Hosted interviews and photography captured moments of confidence and camaraderie, while a mellow live performance by Darley Music eased guests into the celebratory mood.
At exactly 8:00pm, the formal gala commenced with a warm welcome from the MC, followed by an opening prayer by Samuel Yallow. The Managing Director, Selasie Woanyah, officially welcomed guests, reaffirming DCI’s appreciation for dedication, resilience, and shared success throughout the year.
The awards were presented in three thoughtfully paced batches, with the first introduced by Kwesi Austin, Board Secretary, whose official notices added institutional gravitas to the recognitions.
Honouring Individual Brilliance and Team Excellence
The night’s highest honour, The Brightest Diamond Award (Employee of the Year), was bestowed on Solomon Tetteh Adusu, whose influence and impact were further underscored when he also received The Prof. Omane Antwi Award for Leadership, a defining moment of the evening.
A defining highlight of the night was the presentation of the Blue Diamond Award, reserved for exceptional contributors whose influence cuts across roles and departments. This was presented to Christopher Agyeman, James Narh Tokoli, Kwesi Austin, Reginald Grantson Neequaye, Anthony Yao Appiah, Elizabeth Dorcas Sackey and Robert Brewoo
Other prestigious recognitions included:
Team excellence was celebrated in full measure. The Operations Department earned the Dr. Joseph Obeng Award for Operations Team of the Year, while GB Ollivant was honoured with the Darling Tuffour Award for Marketing Team of the Year, highlighting collaborative performance and sustained results.
Spotlight on Performance That Delivers
The Blue Crystal Awards honoured top performers in sales:
The Blue Pearl Awards recognised operational leadership and execution:
Also, special awards were presented to the employees who have gone miles beyond the extra in their line of duty;
Each recipient was celebrated with resounding applause, reinforcing DCI’s culture of recognising excellence at every level.
Voices That Captured the Heart of DCI
The Employee of the Year’s speech provided the emotional climax, reflective, grateful, and forward-looking, before the Managing Director, Selasie Woanyah, proposed a toast to 2026, closing the formal session with optimism and resolve.
A Fitting Finale
Laughter and celebration flowed seamlessly into the final moments of the night. A comedy performance by Jerry Ashiyon lifted spirits, while Elorm GH’s harmonica artistry created a soulful pause before the after-party. The evening concluded with energetic music, dancing, and candid interactions between staff, directors, and clients.
A Statement Beyond Celebration
The DCI End of Year Dinner & Awards Night 2025 was more than an event; it was a declaration of identity. A celebration of excellence, intentional culture, and the belief that when people are recognised, organisations thrive.
In Diamond Black, DCI did not merely mark the end of a year, it confidently set the tone for the one ahead.
MD, Selasie Woanyah delivering his address
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