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Exclusive highlights, winners and more from GUBA Awards USA
The GUBA Awards USA was held on Thursday, 26th September, 2019 at Taj Pierre, New York with awards going out to individuals and organisations that have excelled in their various fields.
The event saw attendance and performances from the likes of Samini, Sarkodie, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Danny Glover. The president and First lady of Ghana were the special guests on the night.
Awards were presented to distinguished Ghanaian individuals and organizations for their achievements in multiple categories, including:
Right to Dream USA for Charity of the Year
54 Kingdoms for Creative Influencer
Kwame Akoto-Bamfo for Influential Artist of the Year
Dr. Ave Kludze for Innovation in Science & Technology
Ghana Physicians & Surgeons Foundation for Ghanaian Association of the Year
Black Star Awards were given to accomplished honorees celebrating their accomplishments, including:
Dr. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei – Exceptional Contribution to Medicine Award
Dr. Thomas Mensah – GUBA Technological Achievement Award
Patrick Gyimah Awuah Jr. – Exemplary Achievement in Education Award
Nancy Abu-Bonsrah – Young Woman in Medicine Award
Simon Fuller – Public Service Award
Nicholas Jason Osei Buamah – Young and Talented Award
Rosa Whitaker – Excellence in African Socio-Economic Advancement Award
Rachel Naa-Du Laryea – Student Excellence Award
Daphne Mashile-Nkosi – Industrious African Woman Award
Richelieu Dennis – Editorial Excellence Award
Mary Spio – African Innovator of the Year Award
President Nana Akuffo-Addo : Citation For his efforts in Diaspora mobilisation
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