A group photo of the award winners
THE GHANA Beverages Awards (GBA) has held its 6th edition with stakeholders of the beverage industry receiving various awards.
The awards scheme is aimed at rewarding excellence in Ghana’s beverage industry whiles providing an avenue for stakeholders and key players to network and deliberate on issues for the industry’s advancement.
Ernest Boateng, Chief Executive Officer for Global Media Alliance, organisers of the event, commended the beverage industry for their contribution to national development while re-iterating the scheme’s commitment to supporting the industry.
“It is always our delight to provide an avenue as this which gives room for interaction, and networking among enthusiasts of Ghana’s beverage industry at the same time providing the opportunity for key industry players and stakeholders to share ideas relevant for the growth of their industry,” he said.
Deputy Minister for Trade and industry, Michael Okyere Baafi, assured the industry of government’s support and commended players for their numerous interventions aimed at giving back to the communities in which they operate.
“In the face of all the economic difficulties all of which could stall the hard work of the beverage industry, we acknowledge the strong will of our stakeholders to remain in business. The Government of Ghana, fully aware of the heavy blow the COVID-19 pandemic has dealt the beverage industry, is committed to demonstrating its support for all Small & Medium Scale Enterprises (SMES) in the industry through the appropriate policies and incentives,” he said.
He added that, “The beverage industry has consistently demonstrated a sense of responsibility by giving back to the society within which it operates. It is heartwarming to observe that our producers are not only extracting but also caring for the environment and the residents of the communities in which they operate.”
GBA 2021 was organised under the theme “Inspiring Excellence in Ghana’s Beverage Industry.”