The Business Executive launched its annual Ghana Outstanding Community Leadership Awards 2025 at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, with over a hundred attendees present.
In her opening remarks, Baroness Paulette Kporo, CEO of The Business Executive, expressed gratitude to the team and special guests. "I want to appreciate the team for their hard work and dedication. Thank you to all our special guests, award winners, families, and friends for honoring us tonight.”
Oheneyere Gifty Anti, CEO of Gifty Anti Foundation, received the Excellence in Social Impact and Humanitarian Leadership award. In her acceptance speech, she said, "What keeps us going in community leadership and service is the passion and desire to make a difference. Despite the challenges, we press on because of the few who say thank you. I charge all award winners tonight to continue doing good work, as there's more to be done. My foundation supports NGOs and orphanages, and we're committed to making a difference."
The awards ceremony recognized over 30 individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to community development. The winners included:
- Excellence in Corporate Individual Social Responsibility and Empowerment: Benjamin Afful-Eshun, CEO of Ahantaman Bank
- Most Outstanding in Integrated Sustainability and Social Impact: Savior Adzikah, CEO of Corp Nation Foundation
- Most Outstanding Personality in Women's Health: Dr. Maame Yaa Afriyie, CEO of John Hospital and Fertility Center
- Most Outstanding Personality in Traditional Awareness: Dr. Dennis Dwomoh, CEO of Daprof Herbal Clinic
- Most Outstanding Community Partner in Sustainable Urban Development: Kafui Prebbie, CEO of Shelby Homes
- Excellence in Rural Banking and Community Development: Lucy Opoku Arthur, CEO of Kwahu Praso Rural Bank
- Most Outstanding Community Advocate of Community Empowerment: Er Nikkesh Neel, Director of Lambodra Group
- Most Outstanding Advocate of Youth: Daniel A. Antwi, Executive Director of African Skills Hub Foundation
- Most Outstanding Personality in Sustainable Forestry and Landscape Management: Mrs. Mercy Ansah, Director of Tropenbos Ghana
- Distinguished Impact in Social Research and Equity Promotion: Dr. Leslie Casely- Hayford, Director of Associates for Change
- Most Outstanding Personality in Sports Development: Winston Yeboah Danso, CEO of East Legon Football Academy
- Most Outstanding Personality in Marriage Counselling: Apostle James Abbrey, CEO of Holistic Counselling and Coaching Institute
- Most Outstanding Personality in Waste Management and Recycling: Georgina Odoom, CEO of Useful Waste Limited
- Most Outstanding in Rural and Regional Planning: Planner Gifty Nyarko, , Head of the Physical Planning Department at the Sunyani West Municipal Assembly
- Most Outstanding Community Partner in Affordable Housing: Percy Sackey, Principal Architect at Pergola Creations
- Most Outstanding Personality in Elderly Care: Jessie Ametsitsi, Co-founder of Accra Elderly Care Training Center
- Most Outstanding Community Leader: Honorable Steven Jorson, Organsier, Cape Coast Youth Development Association
- Most Outstanding in Women Empowerment: Rev. Ako Xonam Kevi, Purim African Youth Development
- Most Outstanding Humanitarian Initiative in Child Welfare: Nana Bediako Brogya Sarpong, Founder of Brofgya Foundation
- Most Outstanding Personality in Skills Training: Florence Toffa, Director of Mobile Web Ghana
- Most Outstanding Personality in Urban Hygiene and Sanitation: Kafui Richardson, CEO of City Facility Management Limited
Organizations that received awards include:
- Most Outstanding Organization in Disaster Relief: World Vision Ghana
- Most Outstanding Community Pillar in Affordable Healthcare: LETAD Pharmaceutical Limited
- Most Outstanding Financial and Business Advisory Firm: Pistis and Associates
- Best in Bilingual Healthcare Service in Ghana: Aneejah Hospital Limited
- Excellence in Capital Market and Financial Growth: Bayport Financial Services
- Excellence in Media and Cultural Broadcast: Meye Asantenii Multimedia
- Outstanding Community Partner: West Coast Roofing System
The Business Executive also honored individuals in the special category, including ambassadors, commissioners, and traditional leaders.