The Ghana Energy Awards has launched activities marking its 10th Anniversary Edition with a high-level courtesy call on the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, setting the tone for a landmark year for the prestigious industry recognition scheme.
The delegation was led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Awards Secretariat, Henry Teinor and the Chairman of the Awarding Panel, Kwame Jantuah.
Other members of the delegation included Dr Lawrence Tetteh and Dr Jemima Nunoo.
The broader Awarding Panel also includes Dr Kwame Ampofo, Ghana’s Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary and Professor Felix Asante, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, in charge of Research, Innovation and Development.
The team was received by the Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, on behalf of the Minister, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor.
The meeting marks the first in a series of activities lined up to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the awards, which has recognised excellence and innovation across Ghana’s energy value chain since 2017.
Among key items discussed was the formal presentation of the Site Visitation Report (SVR) from the 9th Ghana Energy Awards, alongside deliberations on the theme selection and roadmap for the 10th edition.
The SVR provides an independent, expert assessment of operational sites and projects reviewed by the Panel for the awards.
The delegation also used the occasion to exchange perspectives with the ministry on strategic priorities for 2026 and areas for collaboration.
Presenting the Site Visitation Report, the Chairman of the Awarding Panel underscored the importance of the exercise as an independent technical assessment of selected project sites visited during last year’s awards process.
“The Site Visitation Report provides an independent, expert assessment of operational sites and projects reviewed by the panel,” Mr Jantuah said.
“We believe this document can serve as a useful reference point to support policy refinement and strengthen the Ministry’s oversight responsibilities across the sector,” he added.
He noted that the awards’ structured evaluation process, including site visits and technical reviews, reinforces credibility and provides actionable insights for both regulators and operators.
Commitment to excellence
The CEO of the awards secretariat reiterated the scheme’s commitment to promoting excellence and strengthening the sector’s long-term development.
“As we mark our 10th Anniversary, we remain committed to championing operational excellence, innovation and good governance within Ghana’s energy sector,” Mr Teinor said.
“This anniversary is a renewed pledge to support the advancement of the sector in alignment with national priorities,” he added.
The Deputy Energy Minister commended the execution of the 9th Edition of the awards and welcomed the roadmap shared for the 10th Anniversary.
“The ministry acknowledges the strategic role the Ghana Energy Awards continues to play in highlighting performance and encouraging healthy competition within the sector,” Mr Gyan-Mensah said.
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