The Organizers of the first-ever Ghana Young Achievers Awards (GYAA) have released the categories and names of personalities qualified as candidates for the awards. This follows the successful closing of nominations on October 8.
The 45 Categories include Media Entrepreneur of the Year, Young CEO of the Year, Celebrity of the Year, Political Icon of the Year, Discovery of the Year, Fashion Designer of the Year, Actor, and Actresses of the Year, among others.
The nominees list includes some fine personalities who have braced all odds to keep afloat in their various fields of endeavor.
According to the organizers, a shortcode that would enable the public to vote for their favorite nominees would be released on Friday, October 15.
Nominations for entries into the prestigious Ghana Young Achievers Awards officially closed on October 8, 2021, paving the way for the organizers to sort out the entries and categories below.
The Ghana Young Achievers Awards is meant to reward Youths that have played defining roles in moving their industry forward as well as those who have demonstrated achievable successes across a wide variety of domains including sustainability, operational excellence, innovation, and others.
It is to identify project and individual achievements that have enabled the youth to set themselves apart from their competitors and what have produced clear and compelling value and other relevant results.
It is also to bring together players among the youth industry and recognize achievements from the local and international companies involved in promoting Ghana.
Below is the full list of Nominees for the First GHANA YOUNG ACHIEVERS (GYAAs) 2021
CATEGORIES
Artiste of the Year
- DelaRhymes
- Larruso
- Mahnny
- Petrah
- Enaal Tribes
- MOG MUSIC
- MIN DEGRAF
Best Dancer of the Year
- Chocolate cliff
- Isaac Acquah
- Samuel Abaidoo
Television Show of the Year
- Afia kwarteng Asamani(Tumhari Pahki)
- Kwame Efaah Oseadiyo(Ekasen)
- Odiyifo Yaw(Yen bo Nkomo)
- Kwesi August (The Extra show)
- Nana Adjoa Owusu
- Nana Adwoa Annan (Juke box)
Celebrity of the year
- Larruso
- MOG Music
- Petrah
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- David Aban Quarshie
- Don Elijah
- Eddie Anum Paul Tuglo
- Ekow Burt
- Jeorge Wilson Kingson
- Richard Wassaw
- Richmond Asante
- Theophilus Owusu Ansah
- Peter Kweku Anoure (kolikowear)
- Evans Opoku Agyeman
Young CEO of the Year
- Dr Kwadwo Ademang (CEO of Ahonka Beverages)-
- Don Elijah
- Duffys
- Ekow Burt
- Isaac Tweneboah
- Richmond Asante
- Shadrach Arthur
- Theophilus Owusu Ansah
- Yo Hane Addo Ayim (Mr Omar)
- Samuel Fabiana
Fashion Designer of the Year
- Don Elijah
- Ekow Burt Fletcher
- Francis Osei
- Daniel Solomon
- Osei kyei Baffour
Male Model of the Year
- Bill Clinton
- Bra Thomas
- Kofi Yesu
- Mr. Fashion
- Nana Kojo Desmond
Female Model of the Year
- Adu Nyamekye Getrude
- Adzanu Holister Dzidzor Yawa
- Cecelia Nsiah
- Henrietha Anyan
- Priscilla Koomson
Actor of Year
- Acheampong Takyi Emmanuel
- Dhe Waxzy
- Goddey
- Jaybee de celeb
- Lawrence Quaye
- Enald Tribes
Actress of the Year
- Belmundi
- Jennifer M Afriyie
- Sonia
Comedian of the Year
- Ben Qwesi Abotto
- Damian John kurung
- Jaybee de celeb
- Ramos de Joker
- Slim Deuces
- Torble Godfred
- Swaglord
Disability
- Nana Sakyi Addo Dankwa
- Takyi Godfred Okyere
Event of the year
- Sumburungu hall cool party BTU
- Josephine Acheampong
- Splash out PoolRave
Graphic Designer of the Year
- Justice Baidoo
- Alomatu Justice Kofi
- Appiah Richard
- Benjilo graphics
- El kwofie
- Genuis
- Kowou Robert
- Kwaku nutifafa
- Evans Ofori
- Samuel Fabiano
Technology Innovation of the year
- Frank Agbota
- Fredrick Gyasi
- Reagan Ghartey Mould
Engineer of the Year
- Enzyme Dee Beat
- Frank Agbota
- George Kwabena Fordjour
MC
- MC wayome(Emmanuel Osei Kwame)
- Arnold Wailer
- Emmanuel Abanfo
- Ohene Dickson
- Nana Adwoa Annan
Photographer of the Year
- Dadaba studio
- Harmleex Studio
- James Mandela Akaliba
- Mr. Xavier Photography
- Raymond kinnah
- Samrich
- Yo hane Addo Ayim (Mr Omar)
- Nana Takyi
Make Up Artist of the Year
- Agnes Eduful
- Ernestina Kwashie
- Lawrencia Koomson Arhin
- Linda Abakah (theglamstudiogh)
Beauty Queen of the Year
- Adzanu Holister Dzidor Yawa
- Mim Brown
- Priscilla Koomson
Radio Presenter of the Year
- Arnold Wailer-kasapa fm
- OdiyifoYaw Charles-Freedom Radio
- Prince Kwame Acheampong -Atinka
- Afia kwarteng-Atinka
- Akokoraba-Kasapa
Radio Show of the Year
- Prince Kwame Acheampong – Mu sofo si s3n
- Odiyifo Yaw- Sabbath hour
Discovery of the Year
- Andrews Boakye (Oseikrom Blogger)
- Belmundi
- DelaRhymes
- Dj No time
- Ezta Mawutor
- Prince Kwame Acheampong
- Sonia
- Theophilus Owusu Ansah
- Yo Hana Addo Ayim(Mr Omar)
- Micheal Johnson
- T2k DJ Beatz
- Reign Of Sunset
Young DJ of the Year
- Dj cola
- Dj lotto Billz
- Dj no time
- Dj Sonatty
- Dj Spincho
TV Presenter of the Year
- Afia Kwarteng Asamani – Atinka
- Arnold wailer- Kasapa
- Ivans Banns Abban- pan africa
- Kwame Efaah Oseadiyo- light tv
- Nana Adjoa Owusu – Onua
- Odiyifo Charles – sankofa
- Nana Adwoa Annan-Atinka
- Abdullah Abdul Mutalib
Sports Personality of the Year
- Daniel Nkansah
- Lawrence Agyekum
Media Entrepreneur of the Year
- Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
- Clement Sena Akoloh
- William Nana Yaw Beeko
- Kwaku Nti
- Jeorge Wilson Kingson
Young Personality of the Year
- Cliff Nyamekye
- Don Elijah
- Prince Kwame Acheampong
- Quonte 99
- Samuel Abaidoo
- Taibatu Aliu
- Theophilus Owusu
- Aduah Sasudis Micheal
- RHG DEYOUNG
Blogger of the Year
- Andrews Boakye(Oseikrom Blogger)
- Beno SarkCess
- Gh Pizza
- Jeorge Wilson Kingson
- Lemuel Davies Bray
- Yvonne Nelson’s
- Kwame Preach
- Mawuawoe
- Kofi Cyrus
Film Director
- Alomatu Justice Kofi
- Faya boy
- Patrick Collins Frimpong
- Director Tee
Spoken words/Poet
- DelaRhymes
- Mimi Brown
- Obed Kwabena Affran
- KwakuBrig
Raising Young Artiste
- Ak Cortana
- Dhe Waxzy
- Enzyme Dee Beat
- Holics
- Humble star
- Muiz
- Quonte
- Qwesi Thunder
- Rock Vybz
- Kobby Slim
- Cyllykon
Stylist of the Year
- Don Elijah
Social Media Influencer
- A1 influencers
- Viral beauties( ghana_beauties_arena)
- Ewurabena Yawson (sam.uella_)
- Gladys Amoah Konadu (miss_gladyy)
Sound Engineer
- Enzyme Dee Beat
- Nathino (Asamoah Nathan Edem)
- Senanu Divine
Health and Science
- Dr Raga
Activist of the year
- Regina Asamoah (Editor at Atinka TV/FM.
- Theophilus Owusu Ansah
- Theodora Abaka Acquaah
Male Political Icon
- CEO of Accra Digital Center.
- Kofi Ofosu Nkansah
- Hon Clement Wilkinson
Female Political Icon
- Rhoda Eshun
Product, Brand and Services of the year
- Duffys
Academics of the Year
- Ateo Reuben
- Isaac Akomaning
- King kum Mensah
- Gloria Ankowah
- Felicia Mahama
Topmost Award
- Ivan Banns Ansah
- MOG Music
- Theophilus Owusu Ansah
SPECIAL AWARD
Honorary Award
- Kofi Ofosu Nkansah Chief