Telecom giant, MTN Ghana, through its charitable arm, the MTN Foundation, held its flagship annual humanitarian awards ceremony, the MTN Heroes of Change, on Friday, May 30, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.

The programme is designed to recognise and celebrate individuals making extraordinary contributions to their communities, offering hope to the underprivileged through initiatives in economic empowerment, education, and health.

Ten finalists were honoured, with the coveted overall award going to the Founder of the Ark Foundation, Dr. Angela Dwamena-Aboagye, who received GH¢100,000.

Her selection was based on over two decades of extensive gender-based advocacy focused on education and economic empowerment.

Category winners included Martha Opoku Agyemang for Health, Adangabey Yaw Rockson for Education, and Sakina Mumuni for Economic Empowerment. Each received GH¢60,000 to support their respective projects.

In the newly introduced Digital category, social media charity activist Nana Tea and the Bus Stop Boys were jointly honoured, receiving GH¢30,000 each for their work using digital platforms to mobilise support for the needy in society.

The MTN Heroes of Change programme aims to identify and reward selfless individuals and institutions who are making a significant impact in their communities in the areas of Health, Education, and Economic Development.

As part of the night’s celebration, the MTN Foundation presented attractive cash awards to the honourees, reinforcing its commitment to rewarding acts of compassion and service.

The event was attended by top executives of MTN Ghana, including the CEO, Stephen Blewett; the MTN Foundation’s Board Chairman, Prof. Frankline Manu; the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe; and the Senior Corporate Communications Manager, Georgina Asare Fiagbenu.