The 28th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards ended on a high note, with Mr. Edward Acquah, Chief Reporter at the Ghana News Agency (GNA), winning the GJA/Komla Dumor Most Promising Journalist of the Year award.
His entry, which explored the issue of “hook-ups” and the dangers of online sex trading, distinguished itself among the many submissions.
Mr. Acquah received a citation and a plaque, beaming alongside President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who congratulated all awardees for their exceptional work.
Speaking afterward, Mr. Acquah expressed his gratitude for the recognition and thanked the GNA leadership, staff, and colleagues for their unwavering support.
“Six years ago, at my graduation ceremony at the Ghana Institute of Journalism, I was adjudged the Most Promising Student Journalist. Six years later, the GJA has also seen the light in me and has awarded me the Most Promising Journalist of the Year.
Beyond the accolades, he emphasized the need for greater protection for young people engaging in risky online activities to make ends meet.
Beyond the accolades, he emphasized the need for greater protection for young people engaging in risky online activities to make ends meet.
Owusu for Education Reporting, and Benedicta Gyimah Folley of Ghanaian Times for Gender Reporting.
Edmund Smith Asante from the Daily Graphic was recognised as Columnist of the Year and won Best Reporter for Domestic Tourism.
Philip Teye Agbove from the Fourth Estate was named Online News Reporter of the Year, while Fred Duhoe of Channel One TV won Best Television News Reporter.
Kester Aburam Korankye of Daily Graphic was honored as Best Reporter Feature Print, while Beatrice Senadju from GBC won again for Best Television Feature Reporter.
Dr. Neta Chris Abiana Parsram from Multimedia won the award for Best Online Feature Reporter. Obunu FM was recognized for Best Ghanaian Language Radio Programme, while Joy FM’s Super Morning Show took home the award for Best English Radio Programme.
Atinka TV’s “Kids Dance” won Best Ghanaian Language Television Programme, and Joy News’ PM Express was awarded Best English Television Programme.
Kester Aburam Korankye of Daily Graphic was honored as Best Reporter Feature Print, while Beatrice Senadju from GBC won again for Best Television Feature Reporter.
Dr. Neta Chris Abiana Parsram from Multimedia won the award for Best Online Feature Reporter. Obunu FM was recognized for Best Ghanaian Language Radio Programme, while Joy FM’s Super Morning Show took home the award for Best English Radio Programme.
Atinka TV’s “Kids Dance” won Best Ghanaian Language Television Programme, and Joy News’ PM Express was awarded Best English Television Programme.
Source: myghanadaily
