The Energy Media Group, organisers of the Ghana Energy Awards, has opened nominations for this year’s edition following a successful launch at the Airport View Hotel in Accra, Ghana’s capital, on September 9, 2025.
Nominations are open until October 31, 2025.
The official unveiling brought together several key players in the energy industry from both government and the private sector.
The prestigious awards, which will be held under the theme “Repositioning the Energy Sector as a Pillar of National Development,” will feature 26 competitive and six honorary categories.
Key awards include Energy Personality of the Year, CEO of the Year, and Energy Company of the Year. New categories include Energy Sector Reformer of the Year, Upstream Company of the Year, Downstream Company of the Year, Energy Sector Operational Resilience Award, and Emerging Female Leader in Energy.
Organisers and government officials used the occasion to stress the importance of the theme, urging stakeholders to recognise energy not just as an enabler of growth but as the foundation of Ghana’s socio-economic transformation.
Since its inception in 2017, the annual awards—endorsed by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and the World Energy Council–Ghana—have recognised individuals and institutions for exemplary contributions to Ghana’s energy sector.
In a speech read on his behalf by Deputy Minister Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, described the awards as a “beacon of excellence, innovation, and leadership” in the energy landscape.
He added: “It not only celebrates outstanding achievements but also inspires continued commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable energy future for our nation.”
Hon. Jinapor also underscored the importance of energy access to Ghana’s development:
“For a country like Ghana, whose socio-economic growth is intimately tied to energy access and reliability, the energy sector is not a mere enabler of development; it is its foundation.”
Event Director and CEO of the Energy Media Group, Ing. Henry Teinor, explained that this year’s launch was moved from its usual May/June period to allow for wider stakeholder engagement. Courtesy calls were conducted with sector leaders to introduce the scheme, gather feedback from last year’s edition, and align with evolving policy priorities.
“This proactive outreach underscores our dedication to inclusivity and deeper sectoral engagement,” Ing. Teinor stated, adding that further engagements will continue after the launch.
Beyond the annual celebration, organisers emphasised that the Ghana Energy Awards aim to create a lasting impact on society. Ing. Teinor highlighted the Energy Personalities Outreach Programme (EPOP)—a STEM initiative where the Energy Personalities of the Year (Male and Female) engage with senior high school students to inspire and nurture the next generation of energy leaders. So far, the programme has reached more than 15,000 students nationwide.
The organisers also announced a new endorsement from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), joining existing endorsements from the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, the World Energy Council–Ghana, and independent validators Forvis Mazars and Casely Brooke Law Firm.
Ing. Teinor further revealed that a redesigned awards website is nearing completion, with new provisions for virtual courtesy calls and site visits to broaden participation. These innovations, he said, will “enhance accessibility and allow for broader participation from across the country.”
Chairman of the Awarding Panel, Kwame Jantuah, Esq., said this year’s theme reflects the critical role of energy in Ghana’s future.
“Energy is not just an enabler of development; it is the very engine that powers industry, education, healthcare, digital transformation, and job creation,” he noted.
The panel, which held its first sitting in July, includes experts from academia, policy, law, and industry. It reviewed feedback from stakeholders and refined the award categories to ensure their continued relevance.
“Our focus is not only on rewarding success but on setting meaningful benchmarks for excellence,” Mr. Jantuah added.
Nominations are open until October 31, 2025 via https://ghanaenergyawards.com/nomination-category.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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