The second edition of the annual Ghana Models Awards JUNIORS, came off on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Ghana International School in Accra.
The award scheme celebrated child models in Ghana for their hard work and contribution to the modelling industry.
Upcoming talents were also acknowledged; including parents who supported such talents relentlessly. The organizer of the event stated that he has been a big improvement in this year’s edition.
Speaking on the progress of the Ghana Models Awards JUNIORS, the founder Jerry Wonder Sampson said that this year has been very encouraging from both sponsors and participants.
“This year, our sponsors really did well in providing directives and support for the event. Also, parents really came out to see these young talents show us what they got…it was very encouraging for me and my team; a very big improvement from last year”, he said.
Among some of the winners of the night were Papa Yaw Aboagye who received the ‘Overall Male Model of the Year’, Blessing Kyei who also took home the ‘Overall Female Model of the Year’.
New categories included the ‘Baby Model of the Year – Male and Female which were won by Daxton Papa Ekow Giurre and Marvella Dzikunu – Michaels respectively.
The event was hosted by ‘Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2021 contestant Dede Tetteh and child prodigy Orielia Quartey a.k.a ‘Stonegyal.
The Ghana Models Awards JUNIORS is a subsidiary of the Ghana Models Awards which is designated for adult models and also comes off every year.
Full list of Winners at Ghana Models Awards JUNIORS 2023:
1) Overall Model of the Year (Male) – Papa Yaw B. Aboagye
2) Overall Model of the Year (Female) – Blessing Kyei
3) Editorial Model of the Year (Male) – Jason Obrempong Aning
4) Editorial Model of the Year (Female) – Eleana-Brielle Nyameye Ansah
5) Commercial Model of the Year (Male) – Alvin Boakye
6) Commercial Model of the Year (Female) – Johanna Ayeyi Micah.
7) Runway Model of the Year (Male) – Nana Yaw Akuamoah
8) Runway Model of the Year (Female) – Pearl Sebuabe
9) Most Promising Model of the Year (Male) – Jason Obrempong Aning
10) Most Promising Model of the Year (Female) – Amira Mohammed
11) Fitness/ Sports Model of the Year – Jason Obrempong Aning
12) Baby Model of the Year (Male) – Daxton Papa Ekow Giurre
13) Baby Model of the Year (Female) – Marvella Dzikunu
14) Talent Scout/ Agent of the Year – Godzy Kojo Annan
15) Promising Model Agency of the Year – REG Models Management
16) Model Agency of the Year – Godzy Modelling Agency
17) Proficiency in Editorial Modelling – Nachelle Adams Alabi
18) Proficiency in Commercial Modelling – Mikeala Osei Malm
19) Proficiency in Runway Modelling- Swaiba Abdullai
20) Break Out Model of the Year -Fiona Fafa Afflu
21) Discovery of the Year (Male) – Alvin Boakye
22) Discovery of the Year (Female) – Maya
23) The Avante Garde Award – Kezia Amuzu
24) The Editor’s Choice Special Award – Shanice Aning
25) The Runway Honorary Award – Bertalin FriSimonal
26) The People’s Choice Award – Simona Strong
27) Most Supportive Parent/ Guardian – Nana Aba Blankson
Source: myghanadaily
