Akoma FM’s Beatrice Spio-Garbrah wins Outstanding Female Journalist at Ghana Women Awards

Seasoned Broadcast Journalist with Akoma FM, a subsidiary of Media General Limited, Beatrice Spio Garbrah emerged as the Outstanding Female Journalist at the Ghana Women Awards (GWA) 2024.

She was recognized and awarded for conducting in-depth investigations into various social issues, including gender-based violence and corruption that have often led to significant policy changes and increased public awareness.

As an advocate for the rights and safety of female journalists in Ghana, her work has highlighted the unique challenges women in journalism face and have been vocal in pushing for better working conditions and protection for women in journalism.

Part of her citation reads, “Your work continues to inspire many in the field of journalism. You are known for conducting numerous training sessions and workshops aimed at improving the skills and confidence of upcoming journalists, especially the females. Your remarkable career in journalism is marked by your commitment to excellence and advocacy for women’s issues. As a seasoned broadcast journalist who has made significant contributions to the field of journalism in Ghana, we deemed it an honor to present this award to you, Beatrice Spio-Garbrah as an Outstanding Female Journalist”.

The event organized by Brein Consult has over the past 15 years celebrated the achievements of distinguished Ghanaian women across the various sectors of the economy as a way of empowering women to aspire for greatness.

In commemoration of its fifteenth anniversary, the Ghana Women Awards Foundation (GWAF) launched the ‘Mother and Child Care Fund’ to offer financial and social assistance to mothers and their newborns who have been detained in hospitals over unpaid medical bills.

The ultimate award of the night, Legendary Woman went to Madam Belinda Doris Arkorful, CEO of Linda Dor, while famous actress Grace Omaboe popularly known as Maame Dokono, gospel duo, Tagoe Sisters, Afi Amoro, CEO of Jandel, and Hajia Hawa Meizongo, CEO of Silverline Productions received honorary awards.

From the private sector, Belinda Naa Odey Amarteifio was awarded Outstanding Female HR Executive, Rev. Dr. Colleen Opoku-Amuaben, Outstanding Female Pastor and Philanthropist, Linda Asong of Lyran Collections, Outstanding Female Fashion Designer, Most Promising Lady, Therestella Obosu Tei-Kwabla, Corporate Woman went to Linda Vasnani, COO of Conship Ghana Limited, Thelma Otuko Doku, Outstanding Female Architect; Deloris Frimpong Manso aka Delay won Outstanding Female Media Personality, and Wendy Asiamah Addo aka Wendy Shay emerged as the Outstanding Female Entertainer.

In the Public sector category, SWOII Logah Patience Ablah won Outstanding Female Officer of Ghana Armed Forces, DOP Gloria Essandoh, Outstanding Female Prisons Service Personnel, Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, Outstanding Nurse, DCFO Doris Lamptey, Outstanding Female Fire Service Personnel, Assistant Commissioner Adjei Odi Christiana, Outstanding Female CEPS Personnel, Dr. Ama Kyerewaa Edwin, Outstanding Female Doctor, Dr. Ernestina Asiedua, Outstanding Midwife, and Deputy Commissioner Edith Penelope Arhin, Outstanding Female Immigration Personnel.

The Accra International Conference Center on Sunday 6 October, 2024 was filled with elegance and excitement as dignitaries converged to celebrate and award these twenty-four outstanding women in Ghana, amidst a delicious dinner and great musical performances by Highlife legend Dada KD, Gospel Diva Empress Gifty, and a poetry by Ghana’s renowned young poet, Nakeeyat Dramani Sam.

 

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