The nominee announcement for the maiden edition of the Gold Coast Excellence Awards has been released.
Some prominent personalities under the Despite Media Group including Fadda Dickson who is the Managing Director, Broadcast Journalist Kwami Sefa Kayi, Okay FM drivetime Presenter Abeiku Santana, Neat FM Morning Show host and Peace FM's "Entertainment Review" host Kwasi Aboagye and UTV morning show host Lawyer Tweneboah Koduah among others have been nominated in the media category.
Gold Coast Excellence Awards has been established to encourage the spirit of entrepreneurship within the country. The premier edition of this awards scheme seeks to recognize and honor the most outstanding achievements of professionals in their field. It encapsulates various categories which cover a wide range of industries. The Awards scheme provides a comprehensive insight to the most exceptional examples of expertise that other industries can emulate and build upon.
In addition to this, the Awards also provide an excellent networking forum for all attendees and take a highly diverse look at achievements across Ghana.
The award ceremony is exclusive and prestigious, to garner national and international media exposure. The awards scheme will honor outstanding personalities and establishments.
Segments of the awards scheme.
The Category Awards – Honors outstanding personalities and Industries from various sectors based on votes from the public and the award scheme jury.
Honorary Awards – This is a form of recognition that represents a high level of respect and distinction. This is not dependent on public voting.
The Gold Coast Excellence Awards recognize the best in the Ghanaian community. By entering these awards you can:
Ø Let your reputation flourish
Ø Celebrate with your peers
Ø Announce your success
Ø Build your brand
Ø Motivate your team
Gold Coast Excellence Awards is designed for established business and individuals who propagate development and are exceling in their expertise. Any project that commenced in 2018, as well as projects that are ongoing could participate in the competition. However, an astounding change worthy of attention must have been attained.
Applications were only accepted online. Persons and companies were allowed to make entries on behalf of others. A committee was formed to analyze and shortlist submissions made. After the publication of the nominees the official Jury of the scheme will evaluate the nominees on the following criteria to advise their vote:
Strategy: The Jury will assess the strategic approach of each nominee and the fit between the strategy and the development of the organization, project or personality as well as the integration of the various tools.
Innovation/ Creativity: The Jury will assess the question of whether new technical or strategic methods were pursued and evaluate the creativity of the institution, project or individual both in concept and implementation.
Implementation: The Jury will assess continuity and quality of communication or dialogue of the institution or person with their clients or target group(s) as well as the management and internal organization of their activities.
Results and Efficiency: The Jury will consider the success and results of companies and projects in relation to targets, as well as the resources used towards their achievements.
There will also be public voting for nominated personalities and organizations from each category via text to help attain the winners for each category.
The Gold Coast Excellence awards is instituted by NMJ Ghana, organizers of Golden Movie Awards Africa. in collaboration with Events Hub and Logistics. NMJ Ghana is a marketing, branding and event company that seeks to help promote local companies and individuals who wish to take their businesses to the apex.
To vote for your favorite personality or institution dial *447*1957# on all networks and follow the procedure. Get going and vote now!!
Below are the nominees for the various categories;
EXCELLENCE IN FOOD MANUFACTURING - 1
· Royal Bow Company Ltd.
· Olam Ghana Ltd.
· Nestle Ghana Ltd.
· Unilever Ghana Ltd.
· Promasidor Ghana Ltd.
EXCELLENCE IN REAL ESTATE – 2
• MM Homes company ltd
• Broll ghana ltd
• Salem Investments ltd
• Devtraco ltd
• Noble Realty ltd
• Lakeside Estate-
• New Africa Construction ltd
EXCELLENCE IN TRAVEL &TOURISM - 3
• Satguru travels Ghana ltd
• Kaya Tours company limited
• Travel Bureau Ghana limited
• Land Tours Ghana
EXCELLENCE IN AIR TRAVEL - 4
• Africa World Airlines-
• Rwand Air
• South African Airways
• Kenya Airways
• Royal Air Maroc
EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY - 5
• The Royal Senchi resort
• Aqua Safari resort
• Zaina Lodge
• Movenpick Ambassador Hotel
• Planters Lodge and spa
• Best Western Premier
EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS - 6
• Isaac Dogbe
• Elizabeth Addo
• Asamoah Gyan
• Thomas Partey
EXCELLENCE IN ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE - 7
• Nyarkotey College of Holistic Medicine
• Amen Scientific herbal hospital
• Power Herbal Clinic Holistic Medicine Centre
• Medi Moses prostrate Centre
• Empire Herbal Centre
• Health For All Herbal Clinic
• Prostate Health Care
EXCELLENCE IN BEAUTY & COSMETICS - 8
• Allure Beauty Clinic
• FC Beauty Clinic
• First Choice Beauty Center
• Pineapple Cosmetics
• Black Secret makeup
• Hairsenta
EXCELLENCE IN TELECOMMUNICATION - 9
• MTN Ghana
• Aiteltigo
• Vodafone Ghana
• Helios Towers Ghana
• Huawei Ghana
• Telefonika
• Glo Ghana
EXCELLENCE IN PHARMACUETICALS - 10
• Tobinco Pharmaceuticals ltd
• Ernest Chemist ltd
• Danadams Pharmaceuticals Limited
· Pokupharma Limited
• Kinarpharma Limited
• Bedita Pharmacy Limited
EXCELLENCE IN AUTOMOBILE & AUTOMATION - 11
• Toyota Ghana Ltd
• Autoplaza Ltd
• CFAO Motors Ghana
• Auto Parts Ltd
• Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd
• Swiss Group Ltd
• Kantanka Automobile Company Ltd
EXCELLENCE IN EVENTS AND EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING AGENCY - 12
• The EventPR Company Ltd
• Event Factory Ghana Ltd
• BTL Marketing Solutions Ghana
• Big Ideaz Consult
• Echo House Ghana Limited
• Charterhouse Productions Ltd
• EXP Ghana
EXCELLENCE IN BEVERAGE PRODUCTION (NON-ALCOHOLIC) - 13
• Kasapreko Company Ltd
• Gentle Giants Ltd (Vitamilk)
• Blue Skies Ghana Ltd
• Twiellium industrial company
• Guinness Ghana Brewery Limited
• Special Ice Company Ltd
EXCELLENCE IN BEVERAGE PRODUCTION (ALCOHOLIC) - 14
• Guinness Ghana Brewery Limited
• SABMiller plc. (Accra Brewery Limited)
• Gihoc Distilleries Company Ltd
• Kasapreko Company Ltd
EXCELLENCE IN BEVERAGE PRODUCTION (BITTERS) – 15
• Agya Appiah Bitters
• Adonko Bitters
• Joy Dadi Bitters
• Alomo Bitters
• Orijin Bitters
EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP - 16
• Kofi Amoa-Abban – Founder & CEO of Rigworld Group
• Dr. Raphael Nyarkotey - Founder of Nyarkotey College Of Holistic Medicine
• Caroline Esinam Adzogle – Founder of Caroline University And Potters International College
• Nana Kwame Bediako- Founder & CEO of Petronia City, New Africa Construction & Wonda World Estates-
• Rashida Saani Nasamu – CEO & Founder of Izar Group
EXCELLENCE IN INSURANCE - 17
• Starlife Assurance Company Limited
• Cosmopolitan Mutual Health Insurance
• Metropolitan Insurance Company Ltd.
• Unique Insurance Company Ltd
• First Insurance Company Limited
• Enterprise Insurance Company Ltd
• Phoenix Insurance Company
EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA (RADIO) - 18
• Peace Fm – Kwami Sefa Kayi
• Okay Fm – Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey
• Atinka Fm – Kofi Asare Broko
• Joy Fm – Doreen Andoh
• Citi Fm – Bernard Avle
• Neat Fm – Akwasi Aboagye
EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA (TV) - 19
• Tv3 – Bright Nana Amfoh
• Gh One – Nana Aba Anamoah
• Citi Tv – Bernard Avle
• Joy News – Araba Koomson-
• Adom Tv – Afia Pokuaa
• Utv – Lawyer Tweneboah Koduah
• Angel Tv – Sally Akua Amoakowaa Mensah
EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA (ONLINE) - 20
• www.3news.com
• www.Pulsegh.com
• www.ameyawdebrah.com
• www.myjoyonline.com
• www.livefmghana.com
• www.ghanaweb.com
• www.peacefmonline.com
• www.ghanacelebrities.com
EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA (PERSONALITY) - 21
• Santokh Singh Ram Singh - The Multimedia group
• Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi - EIB network
• Samuel Attah-Mensah - Omni media Ltd
• Fadda Dickson - Despite Media group
• Beatrice Agyemang Abbey - Media General Ghana Ltd
• Albert Kwabena Dwumfour - Atinka Media Village
EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY - 22
· Hauwei Ghana
· Kantanka Automobile Company Ltd
• Automation And Plant Technologies Ltd
• Ace Technologies Ghana Ltd
• Hubtel
• Taxify Ghana
• FIDO
EXCELLENCE IN FASHION & LIFESTYLE - 23
• Sima Brew
• Pistis Gh
• Duaba Serwaa
• Christie Brown
• Brommon
• Mudi Africa
EXCELLENCE IN BANKING - 24
• ECOBANK
• GT BANK
• THE REPUBLIC BANK
• ZENITH BANK
• FEDILITY BANK
• UMB
EXCELLENCE IN MEDICINE/MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS/MEDICAL CONSULTANCY - 25
• MDS-LANCET LABOROTARIES GHANA LTD
• NYAHO MEDICAL CENTRE-
• RABITO CLINIC
• LISTER HOSPITAL AND FERTILITY CENTRE
• SAM J SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
• FOCOS ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL
• CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTRE
EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP (CEOs, MDs) - 26
• MR. JOHN AWUAH – CEO UMB-
• Kofi Amoa-Abban – Founder & CEO of Rigworld Group
• Richard Adjei – CEO of KASAPREKO Company Ltd
• Yolanda Zoleka Cuba – CEO of Vodafone Ghana
• Freda Duplan – CEO of Nestle Ghana Ltd
• Boatemaa Duffour Barfour-Awuah – Executive Director Star Assurance-