Nominations for the 2018 have been opened for the 2018 GUBA Awards from March 19 to April 10, 2018. Serving as a precursor to the voting and awarding process, nominations provide the public with the ability to recognise change-makers within their communities. GUBA Awards nominees are selected by the public, shortlisted and put forward for a public vote. This year, eleven diverse categories are open for nominations and can be accessed via http://www.gubaawards.co.uk/nominations/ . For the first time, the year’s awards will be a two-day event starting with a seminar on African entrepreneurship on Friday 13th July 2018, and subsequently, the GUBA Awards Ceremony on Saturday 14th July 2018 at InterContinental London – The O2, SE10 0TW. Speaking on the significance of nominations, the CEO of GUBA Enterprise Mrs Dentaa Amoateng MBE stated: “The call for nominations is a crucial part of the GUBA Awards. The process allows for the public to have their say and bring forth a wide array of talented and deserving individuals. I urge everyone to participate in this process, to bring to light the talents that go unrecognised.” The GUBA Awards is a non-profit organisation that focuses on enriching the African community in the UK with the aim of empowerment and growth. It is an event dedicated to highlighting and rewarding outstanding achievers. The GUBA Awards 2018 categories are as follows:
- Made in Ghana Award 2018
- Efie Ne Fie Award 2018
- Innovation & Technology Award 2018
- Leisure & Tourism Award 2018
- Sustainable Agriculture Award 2018
- Humanitarian Award 2018
- Ghanaian Association of the Year Award 2018 – Charity of the Year Award 2018
- Rising Star Award 2018
- Professional of the Year Award 2018
- Student Achiever of the Year Award 2018