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As one of the most professionally executed and entertaining events, the GUBA Awards ceremony attracts a high caliber of Ghanaian and African political luminaries as well as business and entrepreneurial personalities. Our guests have enjoyed the organization and professional appeal of our past events and we guarantee that you will equally enjoy GUBA Awards USA.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Sectors and Industries we Award
Influential Artist Award
This award honors artists in Ghana whose work has significantly impacted the African narrative. The recipient’s work is important in highlighting the African story and shaping the continent’s persona.
Creative Influencer
This award celebrates outstanding individuals in the creative industry. These individuals are leaders behind successful brands and also work tirelessly behind the scenes on major creative projects in fashion and arts.
Ghanaian Association of the Year Award
This award celebrates organizations that support Ghanaians in the USA and Ghana. These organizations show evidence of contribution to Ghana as a charity and raise the positive profile of Ghana in the USA.
Charity of the Year Award
This award honors charitable organizations based or registered in the United States that are actively working to improve the livelihoods of the underprivileged. These charities make an outstanding contribution to social welfare in the community, and clearly demonstrate sustainable impact in Africa, specifically Ghana.
Innovation in Science & Technology Award
This award showcases individuals of Ghanaian heritage based in the United States with outstanding entrepreneurial activity in a science and technology-related business/field. Inventions, findings, and concepts from this individual is a breakthrough in the given industry.
DIGNITARIES & GUESTS
H.E Nana Akufo-Addo
President of the Republic of Ghana
H.E Andry Rajoelina
President of Madagascar
H.E Roch Marc Christian Kaboré
President of the Republic of Burkina Faso
H.E Alpha Condé
President of Guinea
H.E Jean-Claude Kassi Brou
The President of the ECOWAS Commission
Nelson Muffuh
Chief of Staff / Senior Strategist (Officer of the Secretary-General)
HON KEN OFORI-ATTA
MINISTER OF FINANCE
HON KOJO OPPONG NKRUMAH
MINISTER FOR INFORMATION
Karen Boykin-Towns
Vice Chair (NAACP National Board of Directors)
Danny Glover
Hollywood ActorTESTIMONIALS?
What people are saying
I commend the organisers for the brilliance of this initiative. I have been a keen follower of the activities of GUBA and I must say it has done a good job especially in helping to consolidate the economic, social and tourism needs between the UK and Ghana. We should all stand ready to support GUBA.
HE Nana Akufo-Addo
President of the Republic of GhanaGUBA awards is a great occasion to celebrate the range of skills and talents emanating from Ghana, to the huge benefit of the United Kingdom. My congratulations to all tonight’s winners; may you continue with your incredible achievements for years to come, continuing to strengthen the relationship between our two wonderful countries
Cherie Blair
Former First Lady - United Kingdom. Barrister and Founder of Cherie Blair FoundationI am delighted to be able to congratulate GUBA for carrying the torch of the meridian link between the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Tema. GUBA is the future of this historical relationship, and the diversity of the awards reflects the wonderful theme of zero degrees of separation. Congratulations Ghana! Congratulations GUBA!
Jon Snow
English journalist and Television PresenterThe GUBA Awards inspires, connects and empowers those being honoured and a celebration of achievement. The GUBA Awards is a great initiative.
Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings
Former First Lady - GhanaYears of existence
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