The 2025 Ghana Outstanding Personality Awards (GOPA) ceremony was held with a sense of grandeur and thoughtful reflection, centered around the theme “Icons of Inspiration, Architects of Legacy.”

The event, a gathering of Ghana’s most distinguished individuals – including captains of industry, policymakers, and development partners – celebrated those whose leadership is actively shaping the nation’s socio-economic progress.

GOPA 2025 honoured exceptional individuals and institutions demonstrating vision, resilience, and innovation across sectors like manufacturing, logistics, education, healthcare, technology, finance, construction, arts, and social development. Organisers reaffirmed the awards’ commitment to recognizing excellence, ethical leadership, and lasting impact.

Lihong Shen, Security Advisor and Representative of the United Nations Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS), delivered the keynote address, highlighting the crucial connection between leadership, security, and building a sustainable legacy.

“Icons of inspiration are not simply defined by their successes,” Ms. Shen stated. “They are defined by their ability to create safe, inclusive, and resilient systems that empower communities and future generations.”

She commended Ghana’s private sector leaders for their contributions to peace, stability, youth empowerment, and inclusive growth, stressing that responsible leadership is fundamental to both national and global development. Ms. Shen encouraged the awardees to continue embodying integrity, collaboration, and innovation in their respective fields.

The following individuals and organizations were recognized for their outstanding contributions:

• H&M Manufacturing Limited – Joseph Hanna (Managing Director): Most Outstanding Personality in Furniture Manufacturing & Design Innovation
• Transit Cargo (GH) Limited – Abdul-Rahman Hussein (Managing Director): Most Outstanding Personality in Sea & Air Freight Management
• Plot Enterprise (GH) Limited – Patricia Poku Diaby (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Cocoa Value Addition & Export Excellence
• A1 Diesel Africa Limited – Aldis Ozols (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Automotive Maintenance & Repairs
• Finicial Construction Works Limited – Charles Hanna (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Building Construction Excellence
• Mining Tools Ghana Pty Limited – Dr. Francis Kwame Ghunney (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Community Impact & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Lambodra Group – Er Nikkesh Neel (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Information Technology
• Aglow Farms Limited – Kofi Brobbey Kyei (Managing Director): Most Outstanding Personality in Local Food Security & Sustainability (Poultry)
• Ghana Communication Technology University – Prof. Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa (Vice-Chancellor): Most Outstanding Personality in Public Tertiary Education
• Monty Prestige Engineering & Consultancy Limited – Anthony Herbert Montford (Technical Director): Most Outstanding Personality in Technical Services (Mining Industry)
• Junior Achievement (JA) Ghana – Reinhard Abeiku Greene (Executive Director): Most Outstanding Personality in Youth Development
• Touch of Bronze Ghana Limited – Francis Karri Nee-Owoo (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Fine Art Sculpture Gallery
• Maison Yusif Fragrance: Most Outstanding in Fragrance Manufacturing & Innovation Company of the Year
• White Pleasure Company Limited – Mary Abena Mintah Mifetu (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Interior Design
• Kings University College (KUC) – Prof. Albert A. Addo-Quaye (President): Most Outstanding Personality in Private Tertiary Education
• Associates for Change – Dr. Leslie Casley-Hayford (Director): Most Outstanding Personality in Social Impact & Equity Advocacy
• Allship Logistics Limited – Robert Kingsford Kutin Jnr (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Logistics Services
• SIM Group of Companies Limited – Kofi Amoako Attah (CEO): Most Outstanding Conglomerate Executive
• SLT Logistics Limited – Kwesi Bentsi Wilson (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Freight Forwarding
• Ankobra West Rural Bank PLC – Henry Kweku Yankson (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Sustainable Financial Performance
• Raphal Medical Centre – Diana Adarkwah Addo (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Preventive & Emergency Care Excellence
• Digiworld Imports – Maxwell Okrah (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in International Trading
• Medimafo Herbal Hospital – Prof. Boateng Atuahene (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Herbal Research & Development
• Ghana-Russia Center for Commerce & Relations – John Aggrey (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in International Relations
• Crown of Glory Schools – Daniel Kwamena Essel (Founding Director): Most Outstanding Personality in Educational Empowerment
• SV Architects + Partners – Arch. Ofosu-Kwakye Yaw (Principal Architect): Most Outstanding Personality in Architectural Designs & Consultancy Services
• Genau Ghana Limited – Samuel Vasmark Voegborlo (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Cash Handling Equipment Services
• Amen Scientific Herbal Hospital – Sheikh Dr. Amin Bonsu (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Healthcare (Herbal Services)
• Mihoso International Foundation – Thomas Benarkuu (Deputy CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Community Health & Empowerment
• Balm of Gilead Alternative Clinic – Eld. Dr. Edmund Authur (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in International Integrative Health & Wellness.

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