The Ghana UK Based Achievement (GUBA) 2011 Awards was launched in spectacular fashion in the UK on Thursday. Esteemed guests were welcomed to the Ghana High Commission to launch the second annual GUBA Awards.
His Excellency the Ghana High Commissioner opened proceedings and a heart filled address from GUBA�s First Lady�s and CEO, Dentaa, followed.
Kwasi Kyei Darkwah better known as KKD received an early honours for his contribution to the Ghanian community for over 25 years. The award was Presented by the Ghana High Commissioner himself.
Guests included GUBA judge Charles Thompson MBE, KKD and Ghana Black Stars Emmanuel Frimpong and Michael Essien.
The FULL list of nominees are as follows:
RED ďż˝ BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE
GHANA HIGH COMMISSION AWARD FOR BEST BUSINESS
Armajaro Trading ďż˝ Cocoa Exporters
Dhillon Farm Veg (UK) LTD
Divine Chocolate
Tullow Oil
BEST MONEY TRANSFER SERVICE
First African Remittances UK
MoneyGram
Unity Link Financial Services
Western Union
BEST SHIPPING COMPANY
BestOne Shipping
JJ Travel & Shipping
Jobyco Shipping
Speedlink Travel and Freight
BEST PROFESSIONAL
David Adjaye ďż˝ Architect
David Dunkley Gyimah ďż˝ Video Journalist
Elikem Nutifafa Kuenyehia ďż˝ Managing Partner, Oxford and Beaumont Solicitors
Lady Gifty Tetteh ďż˝ Barrister
BEST ENTREPRENEUR
Andy Ansah ďż˝ Sports on Screen
Nana Adu-Sarfo and Arnold Safo-Kantanka ďż˝ Me FiRi Ghana
Lawrence Lartey ďż˝ Media Consultant
Lloyd & Adwoa Hagan ďż˝ Mensah ďż˝ Jollof Pot Cuisine
GOLD ďż˝ POPULAR CULTURE
BEST AFRICAN FUSION DESIGNER
Fosuism ďż˝ Nana Fosu
Gisella Boutique ďż˝ Giselle and Jan Asante
Ohema Ohene ďż˝ Abenaa Pokuaa
Yaa Ataa Bags ďż˝ Josephine Wiafeh
BEST RADIO DJ
DJ Abrantee -Choice FM
Kwaku Owusu Frimpong ďż˝ Rainbow Radio
PM, The Prhyme Minister ďż˝ Rainbow Radio
Teddy Abrokwa ďż˝ VOAR
Van Dyke ďż˝ Hot Digital Online
BEST CLUB DJ
DJ Bibi
DJ Billie
French kiss
Neptizzle
BEST NEW MUSIC ACT
Akua Busia
Emmanuella Bafoah
Fleur
Hepz Tagoe
J Auburn
Juliyaa
Jesse Appiah
Kobi Onyame
Michael Agyei
Obenewa
Stephanie Danquah
William Tackie
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
Abi Yeni Rotimi � Photo�s by Abi
Ernest Simons ďż˝ Ernest Simons Photography
Jefferey Osei Tutu (JOT Photography)
Peter Hogan
BEST PRINTJOURNALIST
Afua Hirsch ďż˝ Guardian Newspaper
Eva Simpson ďż˝ Times Newspaper
Ibrahim Saanie Daara ďż˝ BBC World Service
Joanna Abeyie ďż˝ Cosmopolitan
BEST AFRICAN SPORTS PERSONALITY
Asamoah Gyan ďż˝ Ghana Black Stars and Al ďż˝ Ahin on loan from Sunderland FC
Didier Drogba ďż˝ The Ivory Coast Elephants and Chelsea FC
Mo Farah ďż˝ Long Distance Runner, Team GB
Peter Odemwingie, Nigeria Super Eagles and West Bromwich Albion
Phillips Idowu ďż˝ Athletics Triple Jumper, Team GB
Rachel Yankey ďż˝ Arsenal and England National Team
Yaya Toure ďż˝ Football Midfielder, the Ivory Coast Elephants and Manchester City FC
GREEN: COMMUNITY
BEST GHANAIAN EVENT
Anansekrom ďż˝ Noble Friends
All White BBQ � Ghanaian Diva�s
Ghana Party in the Park ďż˝ Akwaaba Promotions
African Gospel Music Awards (AGMA)
Ghana�s Official 54th Independence Celebration Dance � Alordia Promotions, Abrantee Promotions, West Coast Promotions
Miss Ghana UK ďż˝ Akwaaba Promotions
BEST CHARITY ORGANISATION
Barbara Kwarteng Lupus Trust
Ghana Education Project ďż˝ Education and infrastructure development, Upper East, Ghana
Platform 2 ďż˝ Global development volunteer scheme
Right to Dream ďż˝ Sports, education and leadership academy
Trinity Baptist Hope Centre ďż˝ Orphanage, Elmina, Ghana
BEST GHANAIAN ASSOCIATION
Cambridge University Ghanaian Society
Ghana Nurses Association
Ghanaian Community in Bradford
Ghanaian Londoners
Star 100: The Professional Ghanaian Network
RISING STARS AWARD
Emmanuel Frimpong ďż˝ Arsenal FC
Fidel Frimpong ďż˝ CEO, Down for Christ Clothing
Julius Amedume ďż˝ Director, writer, producer
Nana Afua Antwi ďż˝ Model
BLACK: RECOGNITION AWARDS
BEST STUDENT ACHIEVER
Vida Yiadom-Boakye
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Mensa and Wanlov ďż˝ Coz ov Moni ďż˝ 1st Pigeon Musical
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Kwami Sefa Kayi � Peace FM�s Kokrokoo Morning Show, the leading morning show in Ghana spanning 11 years
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Mr Samuel Awuni ďż˝ Cocoa Farmer, youngest ever recipient of the Ghanaian National Famers Award
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Lord Paul Boateng
GUBA congratulates all 2011 nominees! With a star studded lineup GUBA Awards 2011 promises to be a great affair.
Source: Ghanacelebrities.com
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