The Mentorship & Volunteerism Excellence (MVE) Summit & Awards has unveiled the maiden edition of its Hall of Impact List for 2026, featuring 52 personalities recognized for their professional achievements, leadership, mentorship and contributions to society.
The list brings together individuals from business, education, healthcare, diplomacy, media, entrepreneurship, technology, philanthropy and community development.
Among those named are media personality Berla Mundi, former UT Bank founder Captain (Rtd.) Prince Kofi Amoabeng, broadcaster Oheneyere Gifty Anti, Ashesi University Founder Dr Patrick Gyimah Awuah Jr., and renowned academic and STEM advocate Ing. Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann.
Other notable personalities on the list include Rev. Dr Joyce Rosalind Aryee, founder of the Breast Society of Ghana Prof. Joe-Nat Afutu Clegg-Lamptey, Dr Stella Agyenim-Boateng, broadcaster Kafui Dey and entrepreneur Regina Honu.
According to the organizers, the Hall of Impact is intended to recognize individuals whose contributions extend beyond personal and professional achievements to include mentorship, service, institutional development and positive influence on communities.
Recognition across sectors
The maiden list features personalities from different generations and professional backgrounds whose work has contributed to leadership development, education, enterprise, public service and social progress.
In education and institutional leadership, the list includes Dr Patrick Gyimah Awuah Jr., whose work through Ashesi University has focused on developing ethical and entrepreneurial leaders; Ing. Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann, known for her contribution to engineering education and STEM advocacy; and Prof. Joe-Nat Afutu Clegg-Lamptey, a distinguished surgeon and founder of the Breast Society of Ghana.
Also featured are Rev. Dr Joyce Rosalind Aryee, a former public servant and corporate leader; Captain (Rtd.) Prince Kofi Amoabeng, founder of UT Bank and the PK Amoabeng Leadership Foundation; and Dr Stella Agyenim-Boateng, Vice-Chairperson of Ghana’s Public Services Commission.
The list further recognizes professionals and entrepreneurs working across business, technology, healthcare, agriculture, human resource development and leadership training.
They include Akua Maafo-Dosoo, Chief Executive Officer of LB Group; Cynthia Mawulawoe Kodowu, founder of HR Network Africa; Enyonam Manye, founder of Ghanaian Farmer TV; and Regina Honu, founder of Soronko Academy.
Other names in this category include Delasie Dogbey, Dr. Clement Asemnyra, Dr. Roseline Itohan Osazuwa, Dr. Seth Mawusi Asafo, Emmanuel Woyome, Gord Afful, Grace Krobo-Edusei, Oscar Bimpong, Papa Kumi Frank, Paa Kwesi Folson and Samuel Kumi Ayim.
Spotlight on social impact and community service
A significant part of the list recognizes individuals whose work focuses on humanitarian service, community development, education, health advocacy, youth development and the empowerment of vulnerable groups.
Among them are Abraham Addo, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, Adwoa Fosua Owusu Ofori, Ama Duncan, Benedicta Ama Batcho, Bright Tenbil, Deborah Oduro, Dorcas Apoore, Dr Grace Gyimah-Boateng, Emma Wilhelmina Halm Danso and Franklin Adjetey.
The list also features Fred Asare, Freeman Daniel Ame, Jeph Acheampong, Mavis Leonards, Nana Kofi Quansah, Omenaa Mensah, Riffath Yakub Abubakar, Regina Odigie-Olatayo, Dr. Sandra Ayivor, Shirley Abedi-Boafo, Victoria Lebene Osafo-Nkansah and Victoria Naa Shika Quaye.
Their work spans initiatives in women’s empowerment, child protection, education, health, mentorship, entrepreneurship, humanitarian assistance and community development.
Media, public engagement and diplomacy
Media and communications personalities are also represented, including Berla Mundi, Oheneyere Gifty Anti, Kafui Dey and James Annor Tetteh, popularly known as Nana Tea.
Their inclusion reflects the role of media, public engagement and digital platforms in influencing public conversations, promoting social causes and mobilizing support for community initiatives.
The list also recognizes three diplomatic representatives: H.E. Christian Rogg, British High Commissioner to Ghana; H.E. Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, Barbados High Commissioner to Ghana; and H.E. Laura Ranalli, Italian Ambassador to Ghana and Togo.
An annual recognition platform
The organizers describe the Hall of Impact as an annual recognition list designed to highlight individuals whose work demonstrates leadership, service, professional excellence and meaningful contributions to society.
The platform is intended to celebrate established personalities as well as individuals whose contributions may receive less public attention but remain significant within their professions and communities.
The organizers say the initiative seeks to encourage a culture in which leadership is measured not only by positions held or personal accomplishments, but also by the opportunities created, people mentored and positive changes made possible.
The 2026 edition marks the maiden publication of the list, with future editions expected to continue recognizing individuals whose contributions reflect the values of mentorship, leadership and service.
7th MVE Summit & Awards scheduled for November 28
The unveiling of the Hall of Impact List precedes the 7th Mentorship & Volunteerism Excellence Summit & Awards, scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2026, at the Airport View Hotel in Accra.
The event will be held under the theme: “Mentorship, Leadership and Service: Shaping the Next Generation of Excellent African Leaders.”
The summit is expected to bring together leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, mentors, volunteers, development practitioners and emerging changemakers for discussions on purposeful leadership, mentorship and service.
A panel discussion titled “Beyond Leadership Titles: Mentorship, Service and the Responsibility of Building Africa’s Next Generation” will examine the responsibility of established leaders to identify, mentor, empower and prepare the next generation of African leaders.
The MVE initiative is powered by Captain Foundation and Mentoring Africa 101, with ICS Africa and Studentpreneur Africa Network as partners and Oracle Academy as sponsor.
The Hall of Impact announcement reinforces the summit’s focus on recognising individuals whose achievements and contributions can inspire others to pursue leadership with purpose and a commitment to service.
The MVE Summit & Awards can be contacted on 024 406 3717 or 024 921 4121 for sponsorship, ticketing and further enquiries.
Celebrating Excellence. Recognizing Impact. Building Legacies.
Official MVE Hall of Impact List 2026
The following 52 personalities have been named in the maiden edition, in alphabetical order:
- Abraham Addo
- Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku
- Adwoa Fosua Owusu Ofori
- Akua Maafo-Dosoo
- Ama Duncan
- Benedicta Ama Batcho
- Berla Mundi
- Bright Tenbil
- Captain (Rtd.) Prince Kofi Amoabeng
- Cynthia Mawulawoe Kodowu
- Delasie Daniel Dogbey
- Deborah Oduro
- Dorcas Apoore
- Dr. Clement Asemnyra
- Dr. Grace Gyimah-Boateng
- Dr. Roseline Itohan Osazuwa
- Dr. Patrick Gyimah Awuah Jr.
- Dr. Sandra Ayivor
- Dr. Seth Mawusi Asafo
- Dr. Stella Agyenim-Boateng
- Emma Wilhelmina Halm Danso
- Emmanuel Woyome
- Enyonam Manye
- Franklin Adjetey
- Fred Asare
- Freeman Daniel Ame
- Gord Afful
- Grace Krobo-Edusei
- H.E. Christian Rogg
- H.E. Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland
- H.E. Laura Ranalli
- Ing. Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann
- James Annor Tetteh
- Jeph Acheampong
- Kafui Dey
- Margaret Jackson
- Mavis Leonards
- Nana Kofi Quansah
- Oheneyere Gifty Anti
- Omenaa Mensah
- Oscar Bimpong
- Papa Kumi Frank
- Paa Kwesi Folson
- Prof. Joe-Nat Afutu Clegg-Lamptey
- Regina Honu
- Regina Odigie-Olatayo
- Rev. Dr. Joyce Rosalind Aryee
- Riffath Yakub Abubakar
- Samuel Kumi Ayim
- Shirley Abedi-Boafo
- Victoria Lebene Osafo-Nkansah
- Victoria Naa Shika Quaye