The annual Business Executive Excellence Awards over the weekend identified and publicly recognized private enterprises, public institutions, and business owners for their extraordinary accomplishments with regard to business activities over the past year.
The scheme which is in its eight-year rewarded over thirty company executives in various sectors of the Ghanaian economy, including individuals from; Financial services, ICT, Real estate/construction, Health, Education, Manufacturing, Politics, Media, Agriculture, Oil & Gas, Mining, Hospitality & Tourism, Transportation, Sports, the arts and entertainment.
In an interview with starrfm.com.gh, CEO of the scheme Madam Paulette Owo indicated the awardees were selected through a rigorous process that involves the collection of nominations, and verification and due diligence.
Subsequently, a specially constituted awards selection jury then deliberates on the shortlisted nominations, eliminating nominees after each round of voting among the members till the winner and a runner-up are finally chosen.
The awards with the theme ‘Promoting Excellence in Doing Business in Ghana for Today and Tomorrow – The Way Forward.’
The winners on the night included; Dr Adu Boateng of End Point Homeopathic Clinic, Madam Kafui Afi Adeku Salford of City Facilities Management, Dr Solomon Kwabi of Givers Ice, Mr Samuel Kofi Acheampong of Angel Broadcasting group, Dr Felix Anyaah of Holy Trinity Spa, Rev Ismaila Hans Amidu of Hans Group of Companies, Bayport’s Nii Amankrah Tettey, Madam Chichi Yakubu of Nyonyo Essentials, Mr. John Otumfuo Watson of Mayfair Estates, King David Thompson of Abrantie College of Cosmetology.
Others were WOmen in Tourism president Ambassador Nancy Quartey-Sam, MP for Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro Sylvester Tetteh, founder of Kinapharma Limited Kofi Nsiah-Poku, Rev Francisca Duncan Williams, Area Manager Yemesrach Alemayehu Ethiopian Airlines , Managing Director ECG Mr Kwame Agyeman-Budu of, Managing Director Ghana Water Company Limited Ing Dr Clifford A Braimah, and Executive Officer Best Assurance Company Limited Mr Emmanuel Akwasi Agyapong amongst other astute business enterprises based in Ghana.
The red carpet gala was attended by award winners and their guests, top government officials, the cream de la cream of corporate Ghana, diplomatic community and the media.
BEE Awards are organized by The Business Executive Ltd.
In Ghana, the company organizes the Ghana Industry CEO Awards, Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards, Ghana Philanthropy Awards, Ghana Development Awards, and the Environment, Health, and Safety Awards.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Erica Arthur
