One of Ghana’s prestigious awards event abroad, GUBA Awards USA came off last week on the Thursday, 26 September 2019. The 2019 edition of the awards event aimed at celebrating excellent achievements in varied fields came off at the Taj Pierre, New York.
Special guests the President of Ghana, H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo and the first lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo=Addo, graced the occasion. Sarkodie, Samini, Danany Glover, and Sheryl Lee Ralph also treated patrons to exciting performances. Many individuals and organisations across various categories received awards at the event, which included Kwame Akoto, Patrick Gyimah Awuah Jn, Richelieu Dennis, Mary Spio, others.
The president of Ghana also received a citation for his immense effort in Diaspora mobilization. Checks out the entire list of honors given on the night below:
Right to Dream USA for Charity of the Year
54 Kingdoms for Creative Influencer
Kwame Akoto-Bamfo for Influential Artist of the Year
Dr. Ave Kludze for Innovation in Science & Technology
Ghana Physicians & Surgeons Foundation for Ghanaian Association of the Year
Black Star Awards were given to accomplished honorees celebrating their accomplishments, including:
Dr. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei – Exceptional Contribution to Medicine Award
Dr. Thomas Mensah – GUBA Technological Achievement Award
Patrick Gyimah Awuah Jr. – Exemplary Achievement in Education Award
Nancy Abu-Bonsrah – Young Woman in Medicine Award
Simon Fuller – Public Service Award
Nicholas Jason Osei Buamah – Young and Talented Award
Rosa Whitaker – Excellence in African Socio-Economic Advancement Award
Rachel Naa-Du Laryea – Student Excellence Award
Daphne Mashile-Nkosi – Industrious African Woman Award
Richelieu Dennis – Editorial Excellence Award
Mary Spio – African Innovator of the Year Award
President Nana Akufo-Addo : Citation For his efforts in Diaspora mobilisation