In a bid to recognise and highlight the exemplary achievements and impact of alumni, the University of Ghana Business School Alumni Association in collaboration with the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) organised a Business Excellence Awards, the first of its kind on 8th July, 2022 at the Labadi Beach Hotel.

The event was themed “Awarding Excellence in Achievement: The Role of UGBS Alumni”.

Government officials, captains of industries, leaders of economic sectors, great minds and leaders in academia braced the occasion.

The Alumni Association’s maiden Business Excellence Awards, for alumni and students, are aligned with the school’s strategic pillars and values and are designed to identify and celebrate individuals and businesses that make outstanding contributions to the success of UGBS in diverse ways as well as socio-economic development in Ghana.

The President of the UGBS Alumni Association, Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare in a welcome address stated that this being the maiden edition, they may not have gotten it right acknowledging all those who deserve to be awarded.  

He, however, noted that this year's edition is to lay the foundation for subsequent years, hence entreated all to join the Alumni Association for them to contribute immensely to the growth and development of the Business School.

In delivering his message, Professor Justice Bawole, Dean of UGBS, expressed his sincere appreciation to individuals and organisations that have supported the Business school through thick and thin.

Subsequently, Prof. Daniel Frimpong Ofori, Provost, College of Humanities, Emelia Agyei-Mensah, Registrar, UG, and representative of Alan Kwadwo Kyeremateng, Minister of Trade & Industry delivered solidarity messages.

Moving on, the Guest of Honour, Dr. Kofi Koduah Sarpong stated in his keynote address that the success of the economy depends on skills, and how those skills translate into the management of resilient business organisations.

He mentioned that corporate governance, workforce, technological changes, digitalisation and corporate social responsibility are some of the issues relevant in building a buoyant business.

He further offered his thoughts on the UGBS Alumni’s pursuit of the Business Excellence Awards and its implications for business research.

Dr. Sarpong concluded his speech by urging Alumni to take an active interest and support the leaders in developing and sustaining the Business Excellence Awards.

Individuals and groups from various fields such as finance, marketing, accounting, public administration and human resource management were recognised.

Some institutions and active year groups were also recognised for their philanthropic works.

Below is the list of individuals and groups who were recognised for their contributions to industry and the Business School :

CEOs

KWAMINA ASOMANING - C.E.O of Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited

DR. GIBRINE ADAM - C.E.O of EPP Group of Companies

PATIENCE AKYIANU - C.E.O of Hollard Insurance Ghana Limited

YOUNG CEO

ERIC AKUKUMAH- C.E.O of EDA Logistics

ENTREPRENEURS

 GREGORY ROCKSON- “MPharma”

ROMEO BUGYEI- “IT Consortium”

DR. GIBRINE ADAM- CEO EPP Group of Companies

ERNEST APPIAH- “AMG”

DR. EMMANUEL ADU-SARKODEE- “PHOENIX GROUP”

FINANCE

AFRIYIE OWARE- “AXIS PENSION”

MARKETING

SAMUEL OCRAN

EDWARD PRINCE AMOATIA

ACCOUNTING

DANQUAH ADDO-YOBO- ” Western Regional Director of Yara International”    

REV. SOLOMON KWASI KYEI

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

KWASI AMEYAW-CHEREMEH

C.O.P. NATHAN KOFI BOAKYE

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

DANIEL ACHEAMPONG

FESTUS BADU QUAIDOO

OUTSTANDING STUDENT IDEATION GROUP

 Fihankra Comtech LLC

HONORARY AWARDS

DR. J. M. ONUMAH- Founding member of the UGBS Alumni Association

PROF. J. S. ARKU- Founding member of the UGBS Alumni Association

ANTHONY SARPONG - Ambassador of the UGBS Alumni Association

DR. GIBRINE ADAM - Ambassador of the UGBS Alumni Association

PATIENCE AKYIANU - Ambassador of the UGBS Alumni Association

DR. K. K. SARPONG- Ambassador of the UGBS Alumni Association

PROF. ROBERT E. HINSON - Dedication to the formation of the Alumni Association

JAMES K. OTIEKU -Dedication to the formation of the Alumni Association

KPMG - continued support towards the UGBS and the Alumni Association

PRUDENTIAL BANK LIMITED- Continued support towards the UGBS and the Alumni Association

NOGUCHI MEMORIAL INSTITUTE - Efforts in fighting COVID-19

PHILANTHROPIA AWARD INSTITUTIONS

GNPC- Continued support towards the UGBS and the Alumni Association

BANK OF GHANA- Continued support towards the UGBS and the Alumni Association

SIC Life- Continued support towards the UGBS and the Alumni Association

TULLOW OIL PLC- Continued support towards the UGBS and the Alumni Association

ROCK CITY HOTEL- Continued support towards the UGBS and the Alumni Association

AGRICULTURAL MANUFACTURING GROUP (AMG)- Continued support towards the UGBS and the Alumni Association

CALBANK- Continued support towards the UGBS and the Alumni Association

PHOENIX GROUP OF COMPANIES- Continued support towards the UGBS and the Alumni Association

INDIVIDUALS

DR. EMMANUEL ADU-SARKODEE-  Phoenix Group of Companies

ERNEST APPIAH- AMG

DR. K. K. SARPONG- GNPC

DR. AARON ANAFURE

BRYAN ACHEAMPONG- Rock City Hotel

THOMAS MANU- GNPC

FRANK ADU JNR

TOGBE AFEDE XIV

RECOGNITION AS AN ACTIVE GROUP

1993 Year Group- Commissioning of a fully furnished Mentoring office and Refurbishment of R. S. Amegashie

2005 Year Group- For commissioning a refurbished Baby Bay at the UGBS Graduate Campus

1985 Year Group- For presenting air conditioners  

 2001 Year Group - Consistent support of the Alumni Relations Office and Organising the Maiden Debate Series, 2022 

2003 Year Group- Consistent support to Alumni Relations office

2008 Year Group- Consistent support to Alumni Relations office

ULTIMATE AWARD

DR. EMMANUEL ADU-SARKODEE- Business Excellence Personality of the YEAR, 2022