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August 16 - Submission Deadline
August 23 - Finalists Notified

Celebrate Excellence. Nominate a Hero

By recognizing excellence across these diverse categories, the GHPAC Golden Gala Awards & Symposium aims to celebrate the multifaceted achievements and contributions of the Ghanaian diaspora, inspiring continued progress and unity within the community Review steps to Nominate below.

Review Criteria

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Awardees Notified

The selection committee will notify all awardees by Aug 23RD

Individual Award Categories

Recognizes an individual that has shown exceptional leadership in advancing the well-being and development of the Ghanaian diaspora community through various initiatives and programs.

Honors a professional who has achieved remarkable success and recognition in their field, demonstrating expertise, innovation, and dedication.

Celebrates an individual that has made significant contributions to preserving and promoting Ghanaian culture, traditions, and heritage through artistic, educational, or community efforts.

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Highlights an entrepreneur that has demonstrated exceptional innovation, success, and impact, contributing to economic growth and job creation within the community.

Honors an individual for their outstanding philanthropic efforts and volunteer service, significantly improving the lives of others and addressing community needs.

Recognizes a person actively engaged in advocating for social justice, equality, and the rights, driving positive change through policy, activism, or community work.

Celebrates an individual whose work has had a significant positive impact on an international scale, fostering global engagement and collaboration.

Acknowledges a dedicated educator, academic that has made notable contributions to advancing education and scholarship within the Ghanaian diaspora community.

Honors a healthcare professional, organization, or initiative that has significantly contributed to improving the health and wellness of the Ghanaian diaspora community through medical service, research, or health education.

Recognizes an individual that has pioneered innovative technologies or solutions addressing community challenges and promoting development.

Pays tribute to an individual whose lifetime of dedication, service, and accomplishments has had a lasting and profound impact on the Ghanaian diaspora and beyond.

  • The nominee has made significant contributions to the field of politics and has had a positive impact on the political landscape.
  • The nominee has successfully implemented policies or initiatives that have brought about positive change in society.
  • The nominee has demonstrated strong leadership skills and has acted as a catalyst for political reform.
  • The nominee’s actions have had a lasting and meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities.

  • The nominee has the ability to captivate and inspire through storytelling.
  • The nominee’s stories have had a profound impact on individuals and communities, promoting empathy and understanding.
  • The nominee’s storytelling has shed light on important social, cultural, or personal issues, bringing about positive change.
  • The nominee’s stories have resonated with audiences and have the power to evoke emotions and provoke thought.

Group Award Categories

Organization of the Year Award
Organization of the Year Award
  • Recognizes an outstanding business that has demonstrated exceptional performance, growth, and contribution to the community over the past year.
Business of the Year Award
Business of the Year Award
  • Recognizes an outstanding business that has demonstrated exceptional performance, growth, and contribution to the community over the past year.
Startup of the Year Award
Startup of the Year Award
  • Celebrates a promising startup that has shown significant potential, innovation, and growth within its early stages.
Small Business Excellence Award
Small Business Excellence Award
  • Recognizes a small business that has achieved notable success and impact, demonstrating excellence in its operations and contributions to the local economy.
Social Enterprise Award
Social Enterprise Award
  • Celebrates a business that operates with a social mission, effectively combining profit with positive social impact and addressing critical community issues.
Export and International Business Award
Export and International Business Award
  • Recognizes a business that has successfully expanded beyond local markets, achieving significant international growth and impact.
Family Business Award
Family Business Award
  • Celebrates a family-owned business that has demonstrated sustained success, effective succession planning, and significant contribution to the community.
Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Corporate Social Responsibility Award
  • Recognizes a business that has demonstrated a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, actively engaging in initiatives that benefit the community and environment.
Health Organization Award
Health Organization Award
  • Honors organization, or initiative that has significantly contributed to improving the health and wellness of the Ghanaian diaspora community through medical service, research, or health education.

Ghana Diaspora Public Affairs Collective (GHPAC)

About GHPAC

Ghana Diaspora Public Affairs Collective (GHPAC) is a nonpartisan nonprofit social welfare advocacy collective dedicated to empowering Ghanaians in the diaspora through civic engagement, research, education, and community building.

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