Businesses, individuals honoured for contributing to development of Cape Coast

The Osabarimba Royal Awards has honoured 45 businesses, institutions and individuals for distinguishing themselves in various fields towards the development of Cape Coast.The awardees were recognized for their exploits in business, tourism, media, education, health, beverage production and sports, among other areas of development.The fourth edition of the annual event coincided with the 84th birthday of Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, the Oguaamanhen, which also formed part of activities celebrating his 25th year on the throne.Dubbed the '25th Anniversary Edition', the occasion was marinated in cultural magnificence characterised by music, dance, poetry and captivating traditional wears.The award scheme was instituted four years ago by the Oguaa Traditional Council and the Ridge Royal Hotel to honour deserving persons and organisations at a motivation to spur growth and development.Below is the full list of awardeesEntertainment and fashionBest cultural troupe - Ayekoo Mbo Cultural TroupeMost influ ential musician - Yaw BlackMost influential information communicator - Mr Paul MensahMost exciting DJ - Michael Otoo (DJ Mickay Asaase Radio)The Most Impressive Choral Group -Vivace symphonialsMediaMost outstanding Media personality of the year - Edwina Gilda Annan (Aunty's Nyaniba)Media House of the Year - Asaase RadioMost outstanding Media personality supporting Cape Coast - Blessed Godsbrain Smart - Captain SmartOrganisation promoting Cape Coast to tourists - Kastle FM (Promoting Cape Coast with Asankamu Festival)Distinguished newspaper vendor - Mr James Biney (53 years of vending)BusinessMost sustained Business - Latex Foam (Nana Zama)Most Effective Public Sector - Central Region Development CommissionMost friendly Organisation- National Insurance CommissionOutstanding Public Institution - Centre for Coastal Management, UCCBest Organisation supporting skill development in Cape Coast- Jomars Cake SchoolBest SSNIT Compliant- Sanford World ClinicsBest GRA Compliant - Hamza A bubakar Hassan/Hamza Electrical ShopBest person promoting social education in Cape Coast - Nicholina Naa Yeye Aduamuah (Central Regional Head of NIC)BeverageVariety and most patronised - Bel BeveragesSupporting tradition and royalty with Schnapps and Gin - GIHOC DistilleriesEducationBest teacher- Mr Nicholas Ato Mensah - Police Basic School (Mathematics)Best Student in Cape Coast - Addo James Kofi Ansah - St Nicholas Anglican Basic SchoolAll round Best SHS - Mfantsipim SchoolBest old students Association- Wesley Girls High SchoolThe Most Outstanding Private School - Flowers Gay SchoolBest institution promoting education in Cape Coast - Ghana Library AuthorityMr Gabriel Nii Kommey Adams of UCC was awarded for putting Cape Coast on the international map to receive the prestigious international citation of honbour /Awards for exceptional academic performance in the Jacobs-Abbey Global Institute for Leadership Studies (JAGILS)HealthMost Outstanding Health Facility - Ewim PolyclinicMo st Outstanding Health Personnel - Dr Evans Kofi AgebnoBest Allied Health Facility - Firmer Eye ServicesTourismMost Fascinating Tourist Site - Kakum National ParkMost Popular Joint - Hutchland CityRenowned personality promoting tourism as a tour guide - Mr Kingsley Kofi YeboahHistorian and Blogger on Cape Coast History and Customs- Elicot Nana Kweku OkyereIndigenous OrganisationBest Fisherman - Egya Ekow AwotweBest Fish Monger - Maame Adwowa AttaSportsSports Personality Promoting Cape Coast - Dennis KorsahReligionMost influential religious leader in Cape Coast - Rev father Stephen Obeng,Honorary AwardsProf Denis Worlanyo Aheto - Instrumental leadership in transforming the Centre for Coastal Management to become the World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal ResilienceMarigold Justina Assan, Central Regional Minister - for her outstanding to Omanhen and the Oguaa Traditional AreaDr Kwabena Sarpong - for his immense contribution in the field of health in Cape Coast and Ce ntral Region for twenty-one yearsMr Sati Ocran - supporting education (Adisadel SHS) with a distinguished residential complex made up of state-of-the-art dormitories with modern amenities and solar powerThomas Yallo - Dedicated service as Supi of the Amanfo No 7 Asafo CompanyIddrisu Abdulai Donkor (Registrar from 2009 to 2023), now Nana Ntadu - Kodu I, Ankobeahen of Gomoa Pomadze - dedicated service to the Oguaa Traditional CouncilSpecial AwardKwaw Paintsil Ansah - Distinguished filmmaker, writer, director and producer.Source: Ghana News Agency