Ghana celebrated its most distinguished citizens at the 2024 National Honours and Awards ceremony at the Accra International Conference Centre on Monday, December 30, 2024.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo presented awards to individuals who have made significant contributions to national development through their hard work, dedication, and sacrifice.
Established in 1960, the National Honours and Awards ceremony serves as a prestigious platform to acknowledge Ghanaians who excel in diverse fields. From creativity and innovation to unwavering dedication, the awards celebrate the very essence of Ghanaian excellence.
This year’s ceremony holds particular significance as it recognizes individuals who rose to the challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Instituted in 2023, the Presidential Honours and Awards for Distinguished Service honors those who displayed exceptional resilience and service during this unprecedented global crisis.
The ceremony saw distinguished group of recipients, including government officials like Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who received the Order of the Star of Ghana – Officer Awardee.
Beyond government appointees and Members of Parliament, the awards encompass individuals and institutions from various walks of life, each contributing significantly to the nation’s progress.
The prestigious awards encompass various categories, including:
Presidential Honours for Distinguished Service Grand Medal Order of the Volta
Member Order of the Volta
Companion Order of the Star of Ghana
Member Order of the Star of Ghana, Officer
A Celebration of Ghanaian Spirit
Below is the list of 2024 award winners:
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was the only recipient in the Order of the Star of Ghana – Officer Awardee
Order of the Volta – Member Awardees
- Nana Kwasi Agyekum Dwamena – Public Service
- Prof Paul Kwame Nyame – Health/Public Service
- Dr James Orleans-Lindsay – Real Estate/Construction
- Bright Appiah – Civil Society / Child Advocacy
- Eric Ebo Acquah – Real Estate / Landscaping
- Dr Richard Kwadwo Odor – Health / Public Service
- Dr Kofi Nsiah Poku (Pharmacist) – Business/Health
- Dr Stephen Saforo Yirenkyi – Spatial Planning/Public Service
- Dr Patrick Bamph Owiredu – Health/Public Service
- Kwaw Paintsil Ansah – Creative Arts
- Erastus Asare Donkor – Media/Journalism
- Margaret Anane-Agyei – Education/Counselor
- Mercy Naa Aforwa Needjan – Market Development
- Salma Salifu – Creative Arts / Fashion
- Herbert A. Mensah – Sports Development
- Yaw Debra Ofori – Education/ Advocacy
- Kwesi A. Busia – Transport/Innovation
- Dr Janet Ampadu Fofie – Public Service
- Godfred Yeboah Dame – Public Service
- Dr Mohammed Amin Adam – Public Service
- Bryan Acheampong – Public Service
- John Peter Amewu
- Joe Osei Owusu – Public Service
- Francis Asenso Boakye – Public Service
- Samuel Abu Jinapor – Public Service
- Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum – Public Service
- Brig Gen Emmanuel Okyere – Public Service
- Edward Asomani – Public Service
- DCOP (Rtd) David Senanu Eklu – Public Service
- Dr Joseph Kojo Tambil – Health
- Prof Henry Nii Adziri Wellington – Architecture / Education/ Public Service
- Prof E.H.K. Akaho – Science/Technology
- Rev Prof Gilbert Ansre – Religion /Publishing
- Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto – Public Service
- Dominic Nitiwul – Public Service
- Ambrose Dery – Public Service
- Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh – Public Service
- Ignatius Baffour Awuah – Public Service
- Kwaku Ofori Asiamah – Public Service
- Ursula Owusu-Ekuful – Public Service
- Kwasi Amoako-Atta – Public Service
- Dr Kwaku Afriyie – Public Service
- Mavis Hawa Koomson
Grand Medal Awardees
- Mariama Mahama – Education
- Hajia Katumi Natogmah Attah – Education
- Philippa Larsen – Education
- Albert K. Frimpong – Sports
- Ayishetu Adam – Sports
- Dr Paul Kofi Fynn – Media / Media Education
- Dr Fareeda Adusei Wilson – Health / Public Service
- Dr Nick Danso Abiam Adjei – Business /Entrepreneurship
- Mrs Mawunyo Kuma Yakor-Dajbah – Advocacy
- Dr Jemima Araba Dennis-Antwi – Health
- Davies Narh Korboe – Public Service
- Dr Evans Agbeme Dzikum – Public Service
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