In a move to reposition the energy sector of Ghana as a pillar of national development, the 9th edition of the Ghana Energy Awards is launched.
Come November 2025, stakeholders in the energy sector will gather to celebrate and take stock of the sector, while 26 and other outstanding players will pick up various awards.
Organised by the Ghana Energy Media, the 9th edition of the Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) is themed, “Repositioning the Energy Sector as a Pillar of National Development.”
CATEGORIES
According to the chairman of the awarding panel, Kwame Jantuah, the awards have been grouped into two categories, namely competitive (26) and non-competitive (6).
The competitive awards include Energy Personality of the Year, CEO of the Year, Visionary Leadership Award, Outstanding Local Content Initiative of the Year, Energy Company of the Year, Emerging Female Leader in Energy, Energy Infrastructure Partnership of the Year, Upstream Company of the Year and Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year.
The non-competitive awards include the Osagyefo Houng Leadership Award, the Women in Energy Excellence Award, the Exemplary Leadership Award, and the Energy Sector Reformer Awards.
LEGACY
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Energy Media Group, Henry Teinor, said the 9th edition of the award scheme was not a mere celebration but also to honour the collective legacy dedicated to redefining excellence across the energy value chain.
“Over the past nine years, this platform has consistently challenged conventional norms, celebrated transformative leadership, and raised the bar for achievement in the sector,” he stated.
According to the CEO, the endorsement by key industry players sets the Ghana Energy Awards apart, as its enduring commitment to driving real, lasting impact went beyond the ceremony itself.
He noted that the scheme cherishes its initiatives, particularly the Energy Personalities Outreach Programme (EPOP), which had already empowered over 15,000 senior high school (SHS) students across Ghana.
The initiative serves as a platform for the winners of the Energy Personality of the Year (Male and Female) to inspire the next generation of energy leaders through their direct interactions with SHS students.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, the deputy minister, Richard Gyan-Mensah, commended the organisers of the award, the Energy Media Group, for their consistency in celebrating excellence and innovation in Ghana’s energy space.
“He said, ‘The Ghana Energy Awards has become a beacon of excellence, innovation, and leadership in our energy sector.”
He indicated that the award does not only celebrate achievements but also inspires continued commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable energy future.
Meanwhile, the deputy minister urged stakeholders across government, the private sector, academia, and civil society to treat this year’s theme as a call to action.
“Energy is not just an enabler of development; it is its foundation,” he stressed. “Let us work together to reposition the sector as a true pillar of national growth and honour those who are driving innovation with integrity.”
