The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), which organises the Africa Peace Advocate Awards (APAA), has announced the nominees for this year's ceremony.

The Africa Peace Advocate Award is a prestigious honour that celebrates individuals or organisations that have significantly contributed to advancing peace and harmony throughout the African continent. 

This year's event is scheduled for September 21, 2023, at the Pottersville Church Conference Hall in East Legon Hills, Santoe, Accra.

The auspicious ceremony will gather a confluence of distinguished personalities, politicians, philanthropists, and peace advocates from across the world.

It is expected to be graced by Ambassador Per Stephan, the World Peace President from Denmark; Ambassador Emmanuel Nweke, the International Peace Spokesman; Dr Sammy David from Liberia and Ambassador Livingstone Banjagala from Uganda, among other influential figures from global and African peace-keeping organisations, United Nations delegates, and diplomats.

The Africa Peace Advocate Awards 2023, which is being organised on the theme “Action for Africa Peace,” promises to be a memorable occasion ripe with opportunities for connection, dialogue, learning, and inspiration.  Attendees can expect enlightening discussions about peace and valuable networking opportunities.

There would be 30 awards targeting 30 deserving awardees who would be honoured for their remarkable commitments to championing peace initiatives within the African continent.

According to IAWPA's executive board, the selection process took into account recommendations, thorough background checks, social impact, advocacy, and the promotion of peace.

"The carefully chosen uncategorized list includes Ghanaians from various sectors of the nation, including humanitarian organisations, non-profits, NGOs, international peace initiatives, UN SDGs advocates, businesses, religious organisations, individuals, politicians, media personalities, and public figures, who are promoting peace and championing Africa's development.

Through their varied platforms, jobs, and professions, these peace activists and philanthropists are "reshaping history, bridging inequality gaps, developing leaders, and establishing new paths for wealth creation," according to the organiser.

Below is the list of the nominees:

Mrs. Rev. Dr. Joy Owusu, Dean of Covenant Christian Leadership University College, CEO Bolga Waakye, Smile Divilla Ltd.

Dr. Bright Okoh, CEO of Greenfield Scientific Herbal Clinic

Lady Rev. Mrs. Martha Frimpong Boateng, CEO, Martha Frimpong Boateng Foundation

Piesie Esther, Gospel Artist

Dr. Chester Bonnako, CEO, Grace Homeopathy Clinic

Ms. Harriet Nartey, Broadcast Journalist, Diplomatic Affairs TV Show

Ms. Edna Bruce Cudjoe, Edna Bruce Cudjoe Foundation

Ms. Regina Asamoah, Children and Gender Advocate, CEO of Missing Children Ghana

Apostle Abraham Lamptey, General Overseer, Believers House of Worship Ministries

Hon. Dr Mrs Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei, National Women's Organiser (NDC)

Fiifi Pratt, Broadcast Journalist

Gilbert Aggrey Abeiku, CEO of Kaya Tours/Broadcast Journalist

Nana Ama Anima Tutuwaa I, Naa Tutuwaa Foundation

Dr. Nana Enyinfua III, CEO, Enakare Foundation

Mrs. Theresa Tawiah Anang, Head of Women's Empowerment at Riverside Foundation

Rev. Dr Victor Anang, CEO of Crystal Logistics, and General Merchant

Pamela Agyapomaa Anokye, Pamcos Foundation

May Adaeze Chinda, CEO of Save The Child and Widow Foundation

Ms. Emmaline Dartey, CEO, ICS Africa

Rev. Dr. Nelly Deladem, Prestige Women's Network

Mrs. Yvonne Nana Antonio, Fidelity Bank, PLC

Captain Nii Kojo Nseni Mankattah, President Gadangme Council of Asafoatsemii and Asafoanyemii

Ms. Cecilia Agyeiwaa, Broadcast Journalist

 Anokyewaaba Serwaa, Broadcast Journalist and CEO, Anoba Foundation

Ms. Valentina Ofori Afriyie, Broadcast Journalist

Mr. Philip Dankwah, CEO, St. Philip Enterprise

Mr. David Osei, CEO, Silicone Properties Accra

Nana Okogyeaman Oprepeh X, Chief of Abura Tetsi Odzikro

Rita Esionam Garglo, No Limits Charity Organisation

Joseph Kobla Wemakor, CEO, Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG)