NATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS (NEA)

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Theme: Honouring Excellence, Integrity & Impact

ABOUT THE NATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS

The National Excellence Awards (NEA) is a prestigious national recognition initiative organised under the auspices of NCCA to honour outstanding individuals, institutions, ministries, and organisations whose work has demonstrated excellence, integrity, innovation, and positive societal impact.

The awards seek to celebrate transformational leadership and service across faith-based, public, private, and community sectors.

VISION STATEMENT

To become Ghana’s most respected platform for recognising excellence, integrity, leadership, and service across religious, public, private, and community sectors.

MISSION STATEMENT

To honour individuals and institutions whose exceptional contributions positively impact society, promote ethical leadership, and advance national development in alignment with NCCA’s values.

CORE VALUES

  • Excellence
  • Integrity
  • Service
  • Leadership
  • Accountability
  • National Development

OBJECTIVES

  • To recognise and celebrate excellence and integrity
  • To promote ethical leadership and service
  • To encourage national development through impact-driven work
  • To inspire the next generation of leaders

NATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS EXECUTIVE BOARD

  • Executive Board Chairperson (National, Diaspora & Diplomatic Affairs) – Apostle Dr. Richard A. Owiredu
  • National Excellence Awards Patron – Nai Bentum III (Chief of Awutu Bentum, Central Region)
  • Executive Director – Captain Dr. Okyere (USA)
  • Director of Gender & Inclusion – Lady Rev. Mrs. Irene Owiredu
  • Director of Ethics & Integrity – Mr. B. Bernard (GPS- Ghana Prison Service)
  • Director of Faith-Based & Community Affairs – Pastor Akwesi Duah (UK)
  • Director of Nominations & Vetting – Apostle Victor Arko Mensah
  • Director of Standards & Quality Assurance – Mr. Nicholas Abbiw
  • Director of Special Honors & State Awards – Pastor Samuel Alphonse-Adjei
  • Director of Operations, Administration & Secretariat – Pastor Philip Buabeng
  • Director of Finance & Treasury – Lady Pastor Mrs. Patience Semanu
  • Director of Fundraising & Sponsorship – Apostle Victor Arko Mensah (Acting)
  • Director of Donor Relations – Lady Rev. Mrs. Felicia Kwaakyewaa
  • Director of Media, Marketing, Communications & Public Relations – Miss. Benedicta Efe Kwarteng
  • Director of Publications, Marketing & Brand Management – Mr. Richard Asamoah
  • Director of Guest Relations, Hospitality, Protocol & Dignitaries Affairs – Miss. Dorcia Owusu Ansah
  • Director of Guest Relations & Hospitality – Miss Ernestina A. Frimpongmaa (Psychiatric Nurse)
  • Director of Youth & Creative Arts – Mr. Ernest Opoku
  • Director of Research, Impact & Policy – Prophetess Mrs. Deborah Sandra Ama Frimpongmaa (Registered License Nurse & Pharmacist)
  • Board Advisor (Awards & Ethics) – Bishop Dr. Fred Kwabena A. Asomani
  • Honorary Director – Apostle Henry Nii Okai Hammond
  • Director of Legal & Protocol Affairs – Mr. Joseph Tetteh

AWARD CATEGORIES

National Excellence Awards – Mining Industry Award

  • Mining Company of the Year
  • Mining Personality of the Year
  • Best Performer in Local Content (Recognized companies adhering to local content policy regulations.)
  • Mining Personality of the Year (Women In Mining)
  • Best Performer in Mine Supplies and Support Services
  • Innovation Honors (technological contributions)
  • Female Mining Professional of the Year (Women In Mining)
  • Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Project of the Year
  • Hall of Fame (Inducted for sustained leadership in the mining value chain)
  • Best Mining Student
  • Best Performer in Environmental Management
  • Best Performer in Occupational Health and Safety
  • Best Mine Performer in Project Management
  • Mining Engineer of the Year
  • Mining Engineer of the Year (Explosion & International Occupational Mine Standardize Compliance)
  • Mining Engineer of the Year (Geologist)

Clergy, Faith-Based Leadership & Ministry Excellence

  • Outstanding Clergy Leadership Award
  • Excellence in Ministry Impact Award
  • Emerging Ministry Leader Award
  • Excellence in Pastoral Service
  • Faith & Community Impact Award
  • Interfaith Peace & Unity Award

Governance, National & Public Service

  • Excellence in Public Leadership Award
  • Integrity & Accountability Award
  • Community Development Champion Award
  • Excellence in Public Service Award
  • Distinguished Leadership Award
  • Public Sector Reformer of the Year

Business, Entrepreneurship & Professional Excellence

  • Business Excellence Award
  • Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award
  • Excellence in Entrepreneurship
  • Corporate Leadership & Ethics Award
  • SME Impact Award

Education & Human Development

  • Excellence in Education Award
  • Outstanding Educational Institution Award
  • Youth Empowerment Award
  • Academic Leadership Award
  • Youth Development Champion

 

Music, Media, Arts, Culture & Innovation

  • Excellence in Media & Communication
  • Creative Arts Excellence Award
  • Cultural Heritage Promotion Award
  • Media Excellence Award
  • Creative Arts Impact Award
  • Innovation & Technology Excellence Award
  • Positive Message in Music Award
  • Peace & Social Impact Music Award
  • Cultural Heritage in Music Award
  • Pan-African Music Excellence Award
  • Faith & Values in Music Award

Special Honors

  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • National Icon of Excellence Award
  • Nobility Peace Prize
  • Presidential National Service Honour (Highest Honour)
  • Platinum Music Honour (Recognized for his exceptional contribution to the music industry and maintaining positive, non-violent lyrical content)
  • Youth Entertainment Icon Award
  • Lifetime Contribution to Music Award
  • National Music Icon Award
  • Music for Development Award
  • Music Icon of Excellence (Highest Honour) – Recognising exceptional contribution to the music industry and commitment to positive, non-violent lyrical content.

 

ELIGIBILITY & NOMINATION

  • Nominees must demonstrate measurable impact
  • Nominations may be submitted by individuals or institutions
  • All nominations are subject to vetting and approval
  1. AWARD SELECTION CRITERIA
  • Leadership and integrity
  • Impact and sustainability
  • Innovation and excellence
  • National and community relevance
  • Demonstrated excellence and impact
  • Ethical leadership and integrity
  • Contribution to national or community development
  • Consistency and sustainability of impact
  • Public credibility and influence

AWARD ITEMS

  • Official Certificate of Excellence
  • Customized Plaque or Medal
  • Award Citation

EVENT FORMAT

  • Opening Prayer & Welcome Address
  • Keynote Address
  • Award Presentations
  • Special Recognitions
  • Closing Remarks & Photo Session

OFFICIAL DESIGNATION

National Excellence Awards (NEA)
Organised by NCCA