The 2025 Ghana Youth Excellence Awards (GYEA) once again celebrated the brilliance, resilience, and innovation of young Ghanaians who are making remarkable contributions to their communities and beyond.
This year’s colourful third edition took place at the National Theatre on 23rd May 2025, bringing together trailblazers from various fields. The ceremony not only honoured outstanding achievements but also served as an inspiration to the next generation. Performances from Kofi Jamar, Wisa Greid, and others added excitement to the evening.
Here are the winners for the 2025 Ghana Youth Excellence Awards:
- Youth Leader of the Year – Justice Kudzo Normeshie
- Actor/Actress of the Year – Andrews Sackey Kwabena
- Youth Innovationist of the Year – Fuseini (On God)
- Youth C.E.O of the Year – Nana Kwame
- Graphic Designer of the Year – Solomon Nii Ofoli Tackie
- Community Development Youth of the Year – Gabriel Ato Mensah
- Youth Engineer of the Year – Boadi Enock
- Youth Entrepreneur of the Year – Hlordjie Japheth Selorm
- Youth Woman of the Year – Haruna Mariama
- National Icon of the Year – Dr Chief Jihad
- Youth Nurse/Doctor of the Year – Stanislaus Bognuor
- Dancehall/Reggae Artiste of the Year – Kingstone
- Emerging Artiste of the Year – Newbrand Gh
- Outstanding Youth Personality of the Year – Dr. Edmund Aalangdong
- Youth Teacher of the Year – Adzagba – Gledzi Bright
- Youth Change Maker of the Year – Agyei Dankwa Stephen
- Youth Politician of the Year – Dossavi Mensah Eric Kwame
- Sports Journalist of the Year – Bill Eshun
- Spoken Word Artiste of the Year – CleverStar De Poet
- Sports Personality of the Year – Azah Constant Komla
- Youth in Technology/IT Personality of the Year – Samuel Adranyi
- Foundation/NGO of the Year – Obeng-Kwakye Foundation
- Youth Business Icon of the Year – Bismark Nanayaw Arko-Asanfere
- Youth Pastor of the Year – Apostle Miracle Joseph Amankwah
- DJ of the Year – Emmanuel Yeboah Obuobi
- Hairstylist/Barber of the Year – Braids By Fiddy
- Youth in Agriculture of the Year – Ankrah Dankwah
- Fashion Personality of the Year – Adzafi Livingstone
- MC/Hypeman of the Year – Ike Swanky
- Best Rapper of the Year – Julcmb
- Youth Artiste of the Year – Yaw Billz
- Youth Blogger/Publisher of the Year – Abdul-Aziz Ibrahim Wumpini
- Content Creator of the Year – Afriyie David
- Youth Author/Writer of the Year – Hekli Pamela
- Pencil/Visual Artist of the Year – Smile The Artist
- Music Producer/Engineer of the Year – Tukay
- Youth Advocate/Activist of the Year – Hashim Mumajadi
- Video Director/Producer of the Year – Benjamin Agyemang
- Youth Business Mogul of the Year – Koranteng Nana Bekoe
- Youth Entertainer of the Year – Augustine Ansu
- Youth Media Personality of the Year – Bright T. Terkpernor
- Youth Model of the Year – Abraham Ankrah
- Youth Philanthropist of the Year – Andronicus Agyemang Buertey
- Youth Photographer of the Year – Faithful Spirit Fotography
- Real Estate Developer of the Year – RK Estate and Construction Ltd
- Footballer of the Year – Nathaniel Blessing
- Youth Business/Company of the Year – Goodatoon Creek Services
- Youth Public Figure of the Year – David Deuces
- Man of the Year – Honoree – Mr. Samuel Kofi Acheampong
The 2025 GYEA highlighted the exceptional contributions of young Ghanaians in arts, business, technology, activism, sports, and community development, reaffirming the nation’s faith in its youth as drivers of change.