The 8th Ghana Energy Awards has recognized 34 individuals and companies for their roles in driving growth and innovation within the sector.

The Chief Executive LMI holding, Kwadwo Aduhene and Nana Akua Agyei, Head of Legal at the Petroleum Commission were adjudged male and female energy personalities of the year.

For the 3rd consecutive time, Dr. Edwin Provencal, Managing Director of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST), was named CEO of the Year in the Petroleum category, while Ing. Samuel Kofi Ahiave Dzamesi, the CEO of Bui Power Authority, took home the CEO of the Year award in the Power category.

Speaking on the theme, “The Role of Local Content in Building Ghana’s Energy Sector, the Chairman of the awarding panel, Kwame Jantuah emphasized the need to prioritize local players in the energy industry.

He cited the socio-economic benefit and its ability to drive inclusion.

“We must continue to support and enhance Ghana local content initiative ensuring that future energy projects will not only fuel our economy but also empower our people,” he said.

The 8th edition of the awards recognized five individuals in a non-competitive category for their outstanding contribution to drive growth and innovation in the sector.

Lawyer Ama Jantuah Banful was honoured with the lifetime achievement award, whereas the Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga Constituency was given the Exemplary leadership award.

For his remarkable feat in championing novelty in the energy and power sector in Africa, Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organization was duly recognized on the night for his efforts.

Others are Dr. Riverson Oppong, the CEO of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMC) and Wilhelmina Asamoah, the chief director at the Ministry of Energy. They were awarded with the Osagyefo Young Leadership Award and the Women in Energy Excellence Award respectively.

The ceremony, which was held at the Labadi Beach Hotel was graced by the Paramount Chief of the Oguaa Traditional Area, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, and brought together the finest from Ghana’s energy sector in a vibrant ceremony that underscored the pivotal role of collaboration between local and foreign stakeholders in achieving Ghana’s energy goals.

Meanwhile, Dr. Yussif Sulemana, CEO of Eureka Energy Solutions was pronounced Energy Advocate of the year.

Also, JoyBusiness' Daryl Kwawu was adjudged Energy Reporter of the year under review. The award is in recognition of his reportage on energy sector issues and his efforts to assemble the relevant resource persons and industry stakeholders to give the public a better understanding of happenings in the energy space.

Below are the full winners

1. Energy Personality of the Year (Male) – Kojo Aduhene – Chief Executive Officer, LMI Holdings

2. Energy Personality of the Year (Female) – Nana Akua Agyei – Head of Legal, Petroleum Commission

3. CEO of the Year (Power) – Hon. Ing. Samuel Dzamesi – Chief Executive Officer, Bui Power Authority

4. CEO of the Year (Petroleum) – Dr. Edwin Provencal – Managing Director, Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Limited Company

5. Visionary Leadership Award – Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid – Chief Executive, National Petroleum Authority

6. Energy Company of the Year (Power) – Volta River Authority

7. Energy Company of the Year (Petroleum) – Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Limited Company

8. Energy Company of the Year (Renewable) – Helios Solar

9. Local Content Legacy Achievement Award – Dr. Ben. K. D. Asante – Chief Executive Officer, Ghana National Gas Company

10. Rising Star Individual – Kwaku Osei-Sarpong – Managing Director, RIFE Energy Ghana

11. Rising Star Company – Nuclear Power Ghana

12. Local Content Torchbearer Excellence Award – Petroleum Commission

13. Local Content Partnership of the Year – Ghana Electrometer

14. Outstanding Local Content Initiative of the Year – Volta River Authority

15. Local Content Leadership Impact Award – Ing. Edward Obeng-Kenzo – Deputy Chief Executive, Engineering & Operations, Volta River Authority

16. Energy Signature Award – Wisdom Ahiataku-Togobo – Former Director, Renewable Energy, Bui Power Authority

17. Energy Advocate of the Year – Dr. Yussif Sulemana – Chief Executive Officer, EUREKA Energy Solutions

18. Energy Think Tank of the Year – Chamber of Petroleum Consumers

19. Energy Institution of the Year – Energy Commission

20. Energy Investment Impact Award – Rigworld Training Centre

21. Green Chief Trailblazer Award – Solomon Adjetey Sowah – Director Power, Ministry of Energy

22. Excellence in Power Generation – Bui Power Authority

23. Clean Energy Initiative of the Year – Helios Solar

24. Health, Safety, Security and Environment Excellence Award – JK Horgle Transport and Company

25. Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year – PETROSOL Platinum Energy

26. Brand of the Year – GOIL PLC

27. Innovation Project of the Year – Meinergy Technology

28. Energy Reporter of the Year – Daryl Kwawu – Multimedia Group

29. Off-Grid Energy Solution of the Year – Webber Energy

NON-COMPETITIVE AWARD CATEGORIES

1. Osagyefo Young Leadership Award – Dr. Riverson Oppong – Chief Executive Officer, Association of Oil Marketing Companies

2. Women in Energy Excellence Award- Mrs. Wilhelmina Asamoah – Chief Director, Ministry of Energy

3. Exemplary Leadership Award – Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam – Minister of Finance, Ministry of Finance

4. Lifetime Achievement Award – Lawyer Ama Jantuah Banful

5. West Africa Exceptional Energy Leadership Award – H.E. Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim – Secretary General, African Petroleum Producers’ Organization