Ghana celebrated its most distinguished citizens at the 2024 National Honours and Awards ceremony at the Accra International Conference Centre on Monday, December 30, 2024.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo presented awards to individuals who have made significant contributions to national development through their hard work, dedication, and sacrifice.< /p>
Established in 1960, the National Honours and Awards ceremony serves as a prestigious platform to acknowledge Ghanaians who excel in diverse fields. From creativity and innovation to unwavering dedication, the awards celebrate the very essence of Ghanaian excellence.
This year’s ceremony holds particular significance as it recognizes individuals who rose to the challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Instituted in 2023, the Presidential Honours and Awards for Distinguished Service honors those who displayed exceptional resilience and service during this unprecedented global crisis.
The ceremony saw distinguished group of recipients, including government officials like Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who received the Order of the Star of Ghana – Officer Awardee.
Beyond government appointees and Members of Parliament, the awards encompass individuals and institutions from various walks of life, each contributing significantly to the nation’s progress.
The prestigious awards encompass various categories, including:
Presidential Honours for Distinguished Service Grand Medal Order of the Volta
Member Order of the Volta
Companion Order of the Star of Ghana
Member Order of the Star of Ghana, Officer
A Celebration of Ghanaian Spirit
Below is the list of 2024 award winners:
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was the only recipient in the Order of the Star of Ghana – Officer Awardee.
Order of the Volta – Member Awardees
Nana Kwasi Agyekum Dwamena – Public Service
Prof Paul Kwame Nyame – Health/Public Service
Dr James Orleans-Lindsay – Real Estate/Construction
Bright Appiah – Civil Society / Child Advocacy
Eric Ebo Acquah – Real Estate / Landscaping
Dr Richard Kwadwo Odor – Health / Public Service
Dr Kofi Nsiah Poku (Pharmacist) – Business/Health
Dr Stephen Saforo Yirenkyi – Spatial Planning/Public Service
Dr Patrick Bamph Owiredu – Health/Public Service
Kwaw Paintsil Ansah – Creative Arts
Erastus Asare Donkor – Media/Journalism
Margaret Anane-Agyei – Education/Counselor
Mercy Naa Aforwa Needjan – Market Development
Salma Salifu – Creative Arts / Fashion
Herbert A. Mensah – Sports Development
Yaw Debra Ofori – Education/ Advocacy
Kwesi A. Busia – Transport/Innovation
Dr Janet Ampadu Fofie – Public Service
Godfred Yeboah Dame – Public Service
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam – Public Service
Bryan Acheampong – Public Service
John Peter Amewu
Joe Osei Owusu – Public Service
Francis Asenso Boakye – Public Service
Samuel Abu Jinapor – Public Service
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum – Public Service
Brig Gen Emmanuel Okyere – Public Service
Edward Asomani – Public Service
DCOP (Rtd) David Senanu Eklu – Public Service
Dr Joseph Kojo Tambil – Health
Prof Henry Nii Adziri Wellington – Architecture / Education/ Public Service
Prof E.H.K. Akaho – Science/Technology
Rev Prof Gilbert Ansre – Religion /Publishing
Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto – Public Service
Dominic Nitiwul – Public Service
Ambrose Dery – Public Service
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh – Public Service
Ignatius Baffour Awuah – Public Service
Kwaku Ofori Asiamah – Public Service
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful – Public Service
Kwasi Amoako-Atta – Public Service
Dr Kwaku Afriyie – Public Service
Mavis Hawa Koomson
Grand Medal Awardees
Mariama Mahama – Education
Hajia Katumi Natogmah Attah – Education
Philippa Larsen – Education
Albert K. Frimpong – Sports
Ayishetu Adam – Sports
Dr Paul Kofi Fynn – Media / Media Education
Dr Fareeda Adusei Wilson – Health / Public Service
Dr Nick Danso Abiam Adjei – Business /Entrepreneurship
Mrs Mawunyo Kuma Yakor-Dajbah – Advocacy
Dr Jemima Araba Dennis-Antwi – Health
Davies Narh Korboe – Public Service
Dr Evans Agbeme Dzikum – Public Service
