Augustine Acquah
This year’s edition of the annual Floodlight Media Excellence Awards will be held on January 15, 2022 at the Marigold Hotel, Kumasi, the organisers have announced.
The awards ceremony which is themed “Empowering the Next Generation of Media Personalities” will witness over 43 distinguished individuals being honoured with plaques and citations of recognition for their immense contribution to Ghana’s media freedom.
The Floodlight Media Excellence Awards is an award scheme that seeks to empower the next generation of media and celebrate personalities and brands that inspire, entertain, and shape our society.
In an interview with BEATWAVES, the Chief Executive Officer of Floodlight Media Excellence Awards, Acquah Augustine indicated that this year’s edition will recognise exemplary journalists across the various sectors including agriculture, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, and business among others.
“The Floodlight Media Excellence Awards will this year honour journalists across various sectors who have contributed to the development of Ghana’s media landscape under the 2020-2021 year review,” he said.
The guests for the event include Dr. Nana Adusei Atwenewa Ampem I, the Manhene of Tepa; Mr. Isaac Kwame Asiamah, former Youth and Sports Minister; Dr. S.K. Nuamah, former Member of Parliament for Kwadaso; and Mr. Adu Kofi (Agya Koo), veteran actor.
Mama Esther, Brother Sammy, Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai (CEO of Peace and Love Hospital and Breast Care International), Mr. Samuel Darko (CEO Kumawood TV), and Mr. Kwabena Frimpong (Kumasi Youth Association Secretary) will also grace the event.
According to the CEO, red carpet starts at 7pm followed by the main event at 8pm.
Some of the categories include Media Personality of the Year, Video Editor & Director of the Year, Best Morning Show Host of the Year, Morning Show Programme of the Year, Female Akan News Caster of the Year, Reporter of the Year.
Others are Brand Influencer of the Year, Social & Developmental Programme of the Year, Entertainment Programme of the Year, Sports Host of the Year, Influential Blogger of the Year, YouTube Influential Channel of the Year, and a host of others.
BY Prince Fiifi Yorke