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GHANA CELEBRATED: All the details of the awards and nominations

NOMINATIONS FOR the anticipated Ghana UK-Based Achievement (GUBA) 2017 Awards is now open online.

The nominations serve as a prelude to the awards which are scheduled to take place in June 2017. The nomination process provides the public with a platform to acknowledge and recognise change-makers within their communities.

GUBA Awards nominees are selected by the public, shortlisted and put forward for a public vote. Successful candidates are then accredited and celebrated on the night of the awards.

Currently in its 6th year, GUBA will celebrate its anniversary in conjunction with Ghana itself, as the country marks 60 years of independence. GUBA 2017 will feature an array of Black Star, community, business and entertainment awards.

The diverse categories on offer for nominations this year are:

• Business Start Up of the Year Award

• Efie Ne Fie Entrepreneur Award

• Best Corporate Citizenship Award

• Professional of the Year Award

• Young & Talented Award

• Vlogger Award

• Animator of the Year Award

• Best Ghanaian Alumni Award

• Best Charity of the Year Award

• Student Achiever of Excellence Award

• GUBA Scholar Award

The awards represents an opportunity for the public to nominate deserving and soon to be celebrated persons of Ghanaian heritage.

Expressing her views on nominations, the CEO of the GUBA Enterprise group, Mrs Dentaa Amoateng MBE stated:

“The nomination process is a very crucial part of the awards. There are many talented and hardworking individuals yet to be acknowledged, and the public play an important role in nominating such individuals. This is one of my favourite parts of the awarding process as there are many skilled individuals brought to light.”

Click here for the complete list of categories and how to nominate.

Nominations end on Sunday 29 January.

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