United Press for Development Network (UPDN) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the remarkable journalists and media organizations who emerged victorious at the prestigious 27th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards. This year’s event, a testament to the unwavering dedication and commitment of Ghana’s journalistic community, showcased the exceptional talent and determination that continue to shape the landscape of journalism in the nation.
We applaud each and every one of the deserving winners who have demonstrated excellence in various fields of journalism, playing an essential role in informing, educating, and enlightening the public. Your invaluable contributions to our society are greatly appreciated.
The winners of the 27th GJA Awards in their respective categories are as follows:
• Anthony Adongo Apubeo (GNA) – Education
• Beatrice Senadju (GBC) – Health
• Della Russel Ocloo (Daily Graphic) – Agric & food security
• Vivian Adu (Atinka Media) – Gender
• Newsfile (Joy FM) – Radio Programme (English)
• Fred Duhoe (CitiTV) – News (Television)
• Akua Oforiwa Darko (GBC) – Environment & Science
• Gifty Adjei (GBC) – Features (TV)
• Alberto Mario Noretti (The Mirror) – News (Print)
• Seth Bokpe (The Fourth Estate) – Democracy and Good Governance
• Emma Davies (MultiMedia Group) – Business/economics
• Mohammed Fugu (Daily Graphic) – Domestic Tourism
• Kweku Bolton (GBC) – Arts & Entertainment
• Francisca Enchill (Joynews, Freelance) – Investigative Journalist
• Edward Adeti (The Fourth Estate/Media without Borders) – Crime/Court
• Emmanuel Dzivenu (Joy Prime) – Disability
•Eric Mensah-Ayettey (Myjoyonline) – Columnist
• Efia Akese (The Mirror) – Features (Print)
• Kester Aburam Korankye (Daily Graphic) – Road safety
Daily Graphic – Newspaper layout
Efisem (Atinka Media) – Radio Programme (Gh Language)
• Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman (EIB network) – Feature (Radio)
• Felix Dela Klutse (Pent Media Centre) – Features (online)
• Neta Kris Abiana Parsram (Multimedia Group) – Most promising journalist
• Doreen Ampofo (GBC) – Documentary (Radio)
• Godwin Asediba (Media General) – Documentary (TV)
• Collincia Ayifa (via Multimedia Group) – Student journalist (UCC)
• Critical Issues – UTV (TV Programme, Gh Language)
• Media General – TV Programme (English)
We would also like to extend a special congratulations to Erastus Asare Donkor of Multimedia Group, who was awarded the prestigious P.A.V. Ansah Journalist of the Year 2023.
Your exceptional work in covering illegal mining on television is a testament to your dedication and journalistic excellence.
These awards highlight the indispensable role of journalism in our society and the immense impact it can have on our communities. We look forward to your continued dedication and the vital contributions you will make in the future.
Once again, congratulations to all the winners, and we thank you for your tireless efforts in upholding the principles of a free and informed press.
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Signed
Kofi Asante Mensah
(President)
Tel: 024-469-0262
Office: 0302-965-325
*National Communication Bureau*
*Kelvin Malor*
(National Organizer)
024-599-5541
*Betty Boafo*
(Secretary)
024-487-0055
*David Albert Quainoo*
(South Korea Coordinator)
+821021174780
*Eric Nana Prekoh*
(Media Relations Coordinator)
024-646-0428
*William Hayford Mintah*
(Central Region Coordinator)
024-476-6538
