The 2025 edition of the Ghana Outstanding Personality Awards (GOPA) was held with grandeur and deep reflection under the compelling theme “Icons of Inspiration, Architects of Legacy.”

The prestigious ceremony brought together distinguished personalities, captains of industry, policymakers, development partners and change-makers whose leadership continues to shape Ghana’s socio-economic transformation.

The event celebrated exceptional individuals and institutions whose vision, resilience, and innovation have left indelible marks across diverse sectors including manufacturing, logistics, education, healthcare, technology, finance, construction, arts and social development. GOPA 2025 reaffirmed its commitment to recognising excellence, ethical leadership and sustainable impact.

UN Representative Highlights Security, Leadership and Legacy

Delivering a keynote address, Lihong Shen, Security Advisor and Representative of the United Nations Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS), underscored the intrinsic link between leadership, security, and sustainable legacy.

She noted that icons of inspiration are not merely defined by success, but by their ability to create safe, inclusive and resilient systems that empower communities and future generations.

Ms. Shen commended Ghana’s private sector leaders for their contributions to peace, stability, youth empowerment and inclusive growth, emphasizing that responsible leadership remains a cornerstone of national and global development.

She encouraged award recipients to continue serving as beacons of integrity, collaboration and innovation within their respective industries.

Honouring Excellence: GOPA 2025 Awardees

The following personalities and organisations were honoured for their outstanding contributions:

H&M Manufacturing Limited – Joseph Hanna (Managing Director): Most Outstanding Personality in Furniture Manufacturing & Design Innovation

Transit Cargo (GH) Limited – Abdul-Rahman Hussein (Managing Director): Most Outstanding Personality in Sea & Air Freight Management

Plot Enterprise (GH) Limited – Patricia Poku Diaby (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Cocoa Value Addition & Export Excellence

A1 Diesel Africa Limited – Aldis Ozols (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Automotive Maintenance & Repairs

Finicial Construction Works Limited – Charles Hanna (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Building Construction Excellence

Mining Tools Ghana Pty Limited – Dr. Francis Kwame Ghunney (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Community Impact & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Lambodra Group – Er Nikkesh Neel (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Information Technology

Aglow Farms Limited – Kofi Brobbey Kyei (Managing Director): Most Outstanding Personality in Local Food Security & Sustainability (Poultry)

Ghana Communication Technology University – Prof. Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa (Vice-Chancellor): Most Outstanding Personality in Public Tertiary Education

Monty Prestige Engineering & Consultancy Limited – Anthony Herbert Montford (Technical Director): Most Outstanding Personality in Technical Services (Mining Industry)

Junior Achievement (JA) Ghana – Reinhard Abeiku Greene (Executive Director): Most Outstanding Personality in Youth Development

Touch of Bronze Ghana Limited – Francis Karri Nee-Owoo (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Fine Art Sculpture Gallery

Maison Yusif Fragrance: Most Outstanding in Fragrance Manufacturing & Innovation Company of the Year

White Pleasure Company Limited – Mary Abena Mintah Mifetu (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Interior Design

Kings University College (KUC) – Prof. Albert A. Addo-Quaye (President): Most Outstanding Personality in Private Tertiary Education

Associates for Change – Dr. Leslie Casley-Hayford (Director): Most Outstanding Personality in Social Impact & Equity Advocacy

Allship Logistics Limited – Robert Kingsford Kutin Jnr (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Logistics Services

SIM Group of Companies Limited – Kofi Amoako Attah (CEO): Most Outstanding Conglomerate Executive

SLT Logistics Limited – Kwesi Bentsi Wilson (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Freight Forwarding

Ankobra West Rural Bank PLC – Henry Kweku Yankson (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Sustainable Financial Performance

Raphal Medical Centre – Diana Adarkwah Addo (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Preventive & Emergency Care Excellence

Digiworld Imports – Maxwell Okrah (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in International Trading

Medimafo Herbal Hospital – Prof. Boateng Atuahene (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Herbal Research & Development

Ghana-Russia Center for Commerce & Relations – John Aggrey (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in International Relations

Crown of Glory Schools – Daniel Kwamena Essel (Founding Director): Most Outstanding Personality in Educational Empowerment

SV Architects + Partners – Arch. Ofosu-Kwakye Yaw (Principal Architect): Most Outstanding Personality in Architectural Designs & Consultancy Services

Genau Ghana Limited – Samuel Vasmark Voegborlo (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Cash Handling Equipment Services

Amen Scientific Herbal Hospital – Sheikh Dr. Amin Bonsu (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Healthcare (Herbal Services)

Mihoso International Foundation – Thomas Benarkuu (Deputy CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in Community Health & Empowerment

Balm of Gilead Alternative Clinic – Eld. Dr. Edmund Authur (CEO): Most Outstanding Personality in International Integrative Health & Wellness.