HON. FELICIA EDEM ATTIPOE- MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE-TEMA WEST, GHANA THINK FOUNDATION, WODEMAYA, ROTARACT GHANA, AND OTHERS GRAB AWARDS AT THE 5TH EDITION OF THE MENTORSHIP AND VOLUNTEERISM EXCELLENCE (MVE) AWARDS.

The just ended Mentorship and Volunteerism Excellence (MVE) Awards ceremony took place on Saturday the 28th of September 2024, at the Ghana India Kofi Annan Center of Excellence in ICT. The event was held under the theme “Tech driven future, mentoring the next generation”. The awards ceremony recognized individuals and organizations that have demonstrated excellence in mentoring and volunteerism in Ghana and beyond.

The awards marked the final project activity in promoting volunteering and mentoring in the country, which commenced with the national mentoring day held on 18th July, which also commemorates the legacy of the late Nelson Mandela, and joined the GhanaThink foundation to mark the national Volunteers Day, celebrating the legacy of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

Dr. C.J. Buckman, Chairman of Captain Foundation, delivered a powerful video address, emphasizing the urgent need for collective action in mentorship and volunteerism. ‘Today’s complexities demand a shared responsibility to empower the next generation,’ Dr. Buckman stressed. ‘As we navigate the uncharted waters of disruptive technologies, mentorship is crucial for cultivating visionary leaders.”

He concluded with a call to action, encapsulated in his inspiring motto:

‘Each One, Reach One, Mentor One.’

The guest of honour at the event was Her Excellency Fidelia Graand – Galon Ambassador Extraordinaire & Plenipotentiary Suriname Embassy to Ghana, who delivered an inspiring speech on the importance of believing in Ghana and fostering mentoring partnerships. 

Her Excellency emphasized the need for the private sector, government, and civil society to collaborate in providing mentorship opportunities for young people. She also underscored the need for partnerships to foster innovation, creativity, and the development of home-grown talent.

The event organizer and CEO of the Captain Foundation, Mr. Atsu George Geraldo de Lima, revealed that the MVE Awards aims to recognize and celebrate outstanding individuals and organizations in mentorship and volunteerism, promoting a culture of excellence and social impact. 

In view of the awards attaining a milestone of 5 years, Mr. Geraldo de Lima explained that five years of honoring outstanding mentorship and volunteerism in Ghana sets a high standard, encouraging others to strive for excellence. He further indicated that five years of recognizing excellence in mentorship and volunteerism solidifies the awards’ position as a reputable and consistent platform.

“We chose the theme of the event based on the disruptive nature of technology across industries, serving as a platform for preparing young people for emerging challenges and opportunities.”

“The awards will continue to highlight inspiring stories of mentorship and volunteerism, motivating others to make a positive impact in their communities and also strive to build stronger partnerships, driving greater impact and sustainability in mentorship and volunteerism initiatives,’ he revealed.  

The event was attended by various stakeholders, including volunteers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and government officials. It also featured a dynamic panel discussion with industry leaders and experts who shared their insights on the impact of Mentorship and its relevance in driving societal change.

List of Awards and Awardees are as follows:

VOLUNTEER GROUP OF THE YEAR

GhanaThink Foundation 

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

Rotaract Ghana

STUDENT MENTORSHIP AWARD 

Cecilia Mamle Laweh- Educationist 

EXCELLENCE IN PRO BONO CONSULTANCY

UPSA Legal clinic

PAY IT FORWARD HUBS

iSpace Foundation

EXCELLENCE IN MENTORING

Maudlyn Akosua Awuku- Anijie Global Foundation/GEWE Network UK, UN Women UK.

EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP MENTORSHIP- Ispace Foundation

NATIONAL SERVICE AWARD

Ato Ulzen Appiah- Director, Ghana Think Foundation

YOUTH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Joshua Opoku Agyemang – (IOT Africa & Ghana STEM Network)

SERVICE THROUGH STEM

Shadrach Inusah- Founder Spryix/GDG Accra Lead

VOLUNTEERING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE

Mackintorch Makafui Awuku-CEO Mckingtorch Africa

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT

Rosetta Ntriwaah Boakye- Tell it to Rosett

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

Darlington Akogo- CEO MINO Health AI Labs

EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE

Bravo Shoes Community Support Organization

RISING STAR

Blaise Ackom-Cervical Cancer Advocate, Medical Media Personality

SOCIAL INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR (M)

Wode Maya- Influencer

SOCIAL INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR (F)

Blessing Bliss Coab Frimpong-Teacher Blessing

      CORPORATE MENTOR OF THE YEAR

Ekow Mensah-Managing Consultant: Ekow Mensah Consulting 

MENTORSHIP FOR ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN 

Linda Ewoenam Donkor-CEO Auntie Linda Foundation

EXCELLENCE IN CHILDREN’S RIGHT AND PROTECTION

Paul Semeh- Founder: Street Children Empowerment Foundation (SCEF)

IMPACTFUL PHILANTHROPY

Dwumfour Abdullai Aziz-Lecturer, University of Ghana 

YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Maxwell Odonkor-Founder/Executive Director World Inspiring Network

EXCEPTIONAL VOLUNTEER MENTORS AWARD

Dorcas Yingura Zoogah- Gender and Climate Advocate

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING

Nutsuakor Foster Asempa- Facilitator: GES, Shai Osudoku District 

STUDENT VOLUNTEER

Victoria Mends- Student 

SDGS4 MENTOR

E T Jamani Jr- Consult Lead, etConsult

SDGS 5 MENTOR

Regina Honu- CEO SORONKO ACADEMY

SDGS 6 MENTOR

Abdul Rashid Wumpini Alhassan-Ummy Relief Foundation, EndplasticSoup

SDGS 8 MENTOR

Youth Advocate Ghana

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

KOBINA ADOMADZI LONGDON- Developer and Chief Executive TECHFARM Hub

EXCELLENCE IN PERSONAL FINANCE AND WEALTH MGT.- Peter kwadwo Asare Nyarko- Executive Director: CFLEA

MENTORSHIP IN MENTAL AND WELL-BEING

Mrs. Charlotte Esi Myers- Chief Clinical Psychologist- Ghana Health Service

INSPIRING CHANGE AWARDS

Isaac Newton Acquah- co founder: The Innovation Park

EXCELLENCE IN WOMEN MPOWERMENT

Edna Quartey- Founder: Total Woman Network

CORPORATE LEADERSHIP AWARDS 

Emmanuel Gamor- Senior Manager: Digital Channels, MTN

ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR (M)

Dr. Yaw Twum- CEO: Global Dental Technical Services

ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR (F)

Felicia Edem Attipoe– Municipal Chief Executive-Tema West

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Marcella Mawusi Missodey- Marketing Communication/Entrepreneur/Rotaractor.

MENTOR OF THE YEAR (M)

Ralph Menz- Multimedia Technologist & Tech Startup Founder

       MENTOR OF THE YEAR (F)

Felicia Edem Attipoe- Municipal Chief Executive-Tema West

This event was powered by the Captain Foundation. Partners to the event were rising event and business solutions company – ICS Africa Limited, Springfield Events, and Charles Buckman Foundation, Mentoring Africa 101. Sponsors included Ispace Foundation, Oracle Academy, The Misfit Consulting, and Tech Farm Hub.

Source: The Captain Foundation