The grandeur of the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City was once again the setting for a prestigious night of recognition and inspiration as the 8^th Edition of Ghana-West Africa Business Excellence Awards (GWABEA) honored the trailblazers of the business world across the sub-region.

The event brought together top executives, government officials, and captains of industry to celebrate innovation, resilience, and excellence in various sectors. With a strong theme centered on “Celebrating Business Resilience,” the ceremony highlighted companies and individuals whose achievements continue to shape West Africa’s economic landscape.

Guest speakers included Mr. Alexander Bogney Bewong, CEO of Gella Group and 2nd Vice President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who emphasized the importance of building robust local value chains and the need for cross-border collaboration. He commended Ghanaian businesses for their adaptability in challenging times.

Also delivering a keynote address was Hon. Linda Akweley Ocloo, the newly appointed Greater Accra Regional Minister. She lauded the private sector’s role in driving regional development and reaffirmed government’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment.

The night saw dozens of businesses and entrepreneurs from Ghana and across West Africa receiving awards for exceptional performance in areas such as manufacturing, finance, technology, real estate, healthcare, logistics, and more.

The Ghana-West Africa Business Excellence Awards continues to serve as a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and celebrating remarkable standards that inspire sustainable growth across the sub-region.

Notable winners included: Adwoa Boatemah Adu – Sarkodee, CEO – Phoenix Health Insurance; CEO of the Year [Health Insurance], Indren Poovan, CEO – The Bank Hospital; CEO of the Year [Healthcare], Dr. Paul Sekyere-Nyamtakyi, CEO – MDS-Lancet Laboratories; CEO of the Year [Medical Diagnostics], Mr. Sajid Khan, General Manager – Tang Palace Hotel; Hospitality Hall of Fame, OmniBSIC Bank Ghana Limited; Bank of the Year, First Bank Ghana; Innovative Bank of the Year, Amenfiman Rural Bank Limited; Outstanding Rural Bank of the Year, Ankobra West Rural Bank PLC; Rural Bank of the Year, Bayport Savings and Loans PLC; Financial Institution of the Year(Non-Bank), Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans PLC; Savings and Loans Brand of the Year, Compu Ghana Limited; Best Tech Company of the Year, Ghana Link Network Services Ltd; Digital Transformation Company of the Year, Healthcare Technology Company of the Year, McDan Aviation Ghana Limited; Aviation Company of the Year, Africa World Airlines; Indigenous Airline Brand of the Year, Emirates Airline; International Airline Company of the Year, Amaris Terminal Ghana; Outstanding Terminal of the Year, Tang Palace Hotel; Outstanding Hospitality Destination of the Year, Marriot Hotel Accra; Outstanding Hotel Brand of the Year, Kenpong Travel & Tours; Travel and Tour Company of the Year, Mivac Travel and Tour Company;

Most Innovative Tour Company of the Year, St. John’s Hospital & Fertility Center; Hospital of the Year, Phoenix Health Insurance; Health Insurance Company of the Year, Edu Herbal Clinic; Outstanding Traditional Medicine Clinic of the Year, Gaso Petroleum Ltd; Indigenous Oil and Gas Company of the Year [Downstream], Chase Petroleum Ghana Limited; Outstanding BDC of the Year, Frimps Oil Company Limited; Oil Marketing Company of the Year, TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC; Petroleum Retail Company of the Year, Sunon Asogli Power [Ghana] Limited; Power Generation Company of the Year, The Builder’s Market; Sanitary Wares Supplier of the Year, KEDA Ghana Ceramics Company Limited [Twyford]; Ceramics Brand of the Year, Happy Sunshine Co. Limited; New FMCG Product of the Year, Softcare FM Manufacturing Company Ltd; Consumer Products Company of the Year, BCK Graffiato Paint; Best Paint/Coating Brand of the Year, Eskay Appliances Ghana; Best Growing Appliances Brand of the Year, Mass Logistics Ghana Limited; Freight Forwarding Company of the Year, Ramoth Services Limited; Heavy Mining Equipment Company of the Year, Epiroc Equipment Ghana Ltd; Mining Technology Company of the Year, Mining Tools Ghana PTY Ltd; Mining Support Services Provider of the Year, Golden Star Wassa Limited; Green Mining Company of the Year, Vanguard Assurance; Insurance Company of the Year [General]