The ninth since it’s inception, the Top 10 Women in PR Ghana initiative continues to celebrate excellence, leadership and impact within the industry, a release copied to the Ghana News Agency said on Thursday. 

The 2025 top 10 professionals are: Ivy Heward-Mills, (Director, Centre for International Education and Collaboration, University of Professional Studies, Accra), Asiedua Addae, (Head of Corporate Affairs, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana), Maukeni Padiki Ribeiro, (Communications Strategist and Founder, Brand Elevate Consult), and Eunice Asantewaa Ankomah, (Head, Brand and Communications, Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems, GhIPSS). 

The rest are Effia Tenge, (Director, Public Engagement Department, Parliament of Ghana), Naa Dzama Amu, (Communications Manager, Olam Agri Ghana), and Abigail Naa Karley Clegg, (Communications Specialist, Newmont Ghana). 

The others are Efua Idan O. Atadja, (Communications Consultant, International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group), Akosua Kwafo Ogyiri, (Communications and Media Manager, WaterAid Ghana) and Maame Akua Amoah Twum (Communications Manager, Afrobarometer. 

Ms Josephine Appiah-Nyamekye Sanny, the President of Women in PR Ghana, said the recognition highlighted women who had not only delivered successful and innovative campaigns but also demonstrated a strong commitment to mentorship and the ascent of emerging female PR practitioners. 

She lauded the 2025 Top 10 Women in PR honourees as trailblazers who were redefining the profession through excellence, innovation, and impact. 

“This recognition not only celebrates individual achievement but also highlights the growing influence of women in shaping strategic communication across sectors in Ghana and beyond,” she said. 

 Ms Appiah-Nyamekye Sanny noted that the diversity of this year’s honourees, spanning sectors such as corporate communications, banking and finance, telecommunications, development, and the public sector, demonstrate the cross-cutting relevance of PR in the contemporary world. 

She encouraged the honourees to continue mentoring and supporting upcoming professionals and help to build confident and skilled female leaders in the industry. 

Providing insight into the selection process, jury member Denise Duncan (PhD) commended the high calibre of entries received. 

“The process revealed a strong pool of professionals delivering impactful work. What stood out was not just creativity, but the ability to translate communication strategies into measurable organisational impact,” she noted. 

She urged PR professionals to be more intentional about building their professional visibility, particularly through platforms such as LinkedIn and to consistently document their achievements. 

The Top 10 Women in PR initiative remains a flagship programme of Women in PR Ghana, aimed at recognising excellence, promoting mentorship and strengthening the role of women within the communications profession. 

This year’s honourees were selected through a rigorous and competitive process led by a six-member Jury, comprising experienced and respected industry professionals. 

 Nominees were evaluated against clearly defined criteria, including a minimum of six years’ experience in public relations or communications, a proven track record of executing impactful campaigns, and the effective use of both traditional and digital media platforms to amplify these campaigns. 

The selection process also placed strong emphasis on industry influence and contribution, including recognition through awards and nominations, participation in speaking engagements and dedication to mentoring young professionals and students.  

Candidates who have led campaigns to generate valuable outcomes and impact were given additional consideration.