President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo recently hosted the prestigious 2024 Ghana National Honours and Awards ceremony, where he recognized and rewarded individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Ghana. Among the distinguished personalities honored were Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Mavis Hawa Kommson, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, and many others.
Dr. Bawumia received the esteemed “Order of the Star of Ghana – Officer Award” for his exceptional service and dedication to national development. This award is the highest national honor, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to both the public and private sectors. Dr. Prempeh, who is running for the 2024 general elections, was awarded the “Order of the Volta, Officer Award” for his outstanding work in public service. Mavis Hawa Koomson and Ursula Owusu-Ekuful were also honored in this category.
The creative arts sector was well-represented at the ceremony, with accolades for notable individuals such as Daddy Lumba, Gyedu Blay Ambolley, and Juliet Asante for their remarkable contributions to music and the arts.
The event, held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Monday, December 30, 2024, celebrated Ghanaians who have excelled in their respective industries over the years.
Here is the full list of awardees:
– Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of Ghana – Public Service
– Prof Ato Essuman – Education / Public Service
– Nana Susubiribi Krobea Asante – Traditional Leadership / Public Service
– Marcus Garvey – (Posthumous) Pan Africanism
– Justice Anin Yeboah – Judiciary/Public Service
– Sam Okudzeto – Law/Public Service
– Akosua Frema Osei-Opare – Public Service
– Dr Ernest Addison – Financial /Public Service
– Ambassador Mercy Yvonne Debrah-Karikari – Public Service / Cabinet
– Ibrahim Magassa – Public Service / Finance
– Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu – Public Service
– 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
In addition, there were Grand Medal Awardees who were recognized for their exceptional contributions in various fields such as education, sports, media, health, business, and advocacy. The ceremony was a testament to the hard work and dedication of these individuals to the betterment of Ghana.
