The Managing Director of AskAudrey1st, Audrey Swanzy, has been honoured with the Distinguished Service Award at the 2025 International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Ghana Chapter Awards.
Presented at the Lancaster Hotel in Accra, the award recognised Ms Swanzy’s role in elevating facility management from a back-office function to a strategic component of organisational performance.
Through AskAudrey1st and its partner organisations, she has guided companies toward more reliable and structured facility operations, ensuring that workplaces remained safe, functional and resilient.
Speaking after the event, Ms Swanzy said that the honour felt particularly meaningful because it was awarded by peers who understood the demands of the profession.
“This recognition carries a special meaning because it comes from professionals who understand the real work behind the title.
The planning, the problem-solving, the coordination and the responsibility of keeping spaces safe and productive are often unseen; yet, they shape how organisations function every day,” she said.
She added that the company would continue to develop practical solutions and adopt innovative approaches to ensure that workplaces remained safe, productive and resilient.
Experience
A professional with over 10 years of experience, Ms Swanzy has contributed to a deeper appreciation of facility management as a strategic pillar within organisational planning, helping institutions to recognise the value of structured facility governance in achieving continuity and long-term sustainability.
The significance of this progress was reflected in remarks by IFMA Ghana President Sampson Opare-Agyemang.
“Our profession is expanding, our voice is growing and our impact is undeniable,” Mr Opare-Agyemang said, highlighting the year’s milestones, including the recognition of 46 facility management professionals, eight sustainability facility professionals, stronger industry engagement, active student chapters at two universities and increased international exposure for members and students.
The 2025 end-of-year dinner and awards night also featured a keynote from the Deputy Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, who emphasised that Ghana’s infrastructure future depended on how deliberately the country integrated professional facility management into policy, planning, and practice.
Audrey Swanzy also congratulated the AskAudrey1st team and colleagues across the industry on their dedication and professionalism, which continue to raise the standard of facility management in Ghana and help organisations operate more efficiently and sustainably.
AskAudrey1st has, over the years, supported numerous institutions in strengthening their facility operations.
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