In a grand ceremony held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Monday, December 30, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo conferred national honours on distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions to Ghana's development.

The event celebrated hard work, sacrifice, and dedication across diverse fields.

The ceremony, graced by dignitaries such as Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, ministers of state, and other high-ranking officials, highlighted the vital roles played by individuals in nation-building.

Key Honorees

Among the awardees, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia received the nation’s highest accolade, the Order of the Star of Ghana - Officer Award, for his outstanding public service.

In the second-highest category, the Order of the Volta - Companion Award, notable recipients included Ambassador Mercy Yvonne Debrah-Karikari for her service in diplomacy and Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu for his contribution to governance.

Several Members of Parliament, government appointees, and professionals were recognized for their service in politics, education, health, creative arts, and public administration.

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, MP for Manhyia South and running mate to Dr. Bawumia in the recent elections, was honoured with the Order of the Volta - Officer Award for his dedication to public service.

Creative arts legends, including Kwaw Ansah, Daddy Lumba (Charles Kwadwo Fosu), Gyedu Blay Ambolley, and Juliet Asante, were celebrated for their significant contributions to Ghana’s cultural heritage.

In the media sector, JoyNews journalist Erastus Asare Donkor received the Order of the Volta (Membership) for his exemplary work in journalism..

President’s Message

President Akufo-Addo emphasized the importance of recognizing and celebrating the achievements of individuals who contribute to Ghana's progress.

He noted that the honorees serve as an inspiration for future generations to work towards the nation’s development.

The event underscored the value of service and excellence, showcasing the pivotal roles played by these distinguished citizens in shaping Ghana’s socio-economic and cultural landscape.

Below is the list of all winners at the National Honours Awards 2024.

Order of the Star of Ghana - Officer Awardee Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of Ghana - Public Service Order of the Star of Ghana - Member Awardees Prof Ato Essuman - Education / Public Service Nana Susubiribi Krobea Asante - Traditional Leadership / Public Service Marcus Garvey - (Posthumous) Pan Africanism Justice Anin Yeboah - Judiciary/Public Service

Sam Okudzeto - Law/Public Service

Akosua Frema Osei-Opare - Public Service

Dr Ernest Addison - Financial /Public Service Order of the Volta

Companion Awardees Ambassador Mercy Yvonne Debrah-Karikari - Public Service / Cabinet Ibrahim Magassa - Public Service / Finance

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu - Public Service Order of the Volta

 Member Awardees Nana Kwasi Agyekum Dwamena - Public Service

Prof Paul Kwame Nyame - Health/Public Service

Dr James Orleans-Lindsay - Real Estate/Construction

Bright Appiah - Civil Society / Child Advocacy

Eric Ebo Acquah - Real Estate / Landscaping

Dr Richard Kwadwo Odor - Health / Public Service

Dr Kofi Nsiah Poku (Pharmacist) - Business/Health

Dr Stephen Saforo Yirenkyi - Spatial Planning/Public Service

Dr Patrick Bamph Owiredu - Health/Public Service

Kwaw Paintsil Ansah - Creative Arts Erastus

Asare Donkor - Media/Journalism

Margaret Anane-Agyei - Education/Counselor

Mercy Naa Aforwa Needjan - Market Development

Salma Salifu - Creative Arts / Fashion

Herbert A. Mensah - Sports Development

Yaw Debra Ofori - Education/ Advocacy

Kwesi A. Busia - Transport/Innovation

Dr Janet Ampadu Fofie - Public Service

Godfred Yeboah Dame - Public Service

Dr Mohammed Amin Adam - Public Service

Bryan Acheampong - Public Service

John Peter Amewu

Joe Osei Owusu - Public Service

Francis Asenso Boakye - Public Service

Samuel Abu Jinapor - Public Service

Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum - Public Service

Brig Gen Emmanuel Okyere - Public Service

Edward Asomani - Public Service

DCOP (Rtd) David Senanu Eklu - Public Service

Dr Joseph Kojo Tambil - Health

Prof Henry Nii Adziri Wellington - Architecture / Education/ Public Service

Prof E.H.K. Akaho - Science/Technology

Rev Prof Gilbert Ansre - Religion /Publishing

Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto - Public Service

Dominic Nitiwul - Public Service

Ambrose Dery - Public Service

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh - Public Service

Ignatius Baffour Awuah - Public Service

Kwaku Ofori Asiamah - Public Service

Ursula Owusu-Ekuful - Public Service

Kwasi Amoako-Atta - Public Service

Dr Kwaku Afriyie - Public Service

Mavis Hawa Koomson Order of the Volta - Officer Awardees

DCOP (RTD.) David Senanu Eklu - Public Service

Prof Dr Ing Henry Nii Adziri Wellington - Architecture/ Education/ Public Service

Rev Prof Gilbert Ansre - Religion/ Publishing Dominic Bingab Aduna Nitiwul - Public Service Dr Joseph Kojo Tambil - Health Prof E.H.K. Akaho - Science/ Technology

Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto - Public Service

Ambrose Dery - Public Service Grand Medal Awardees

Mariama Mahama - Education Hajia Katumi Natogmah Attah - Education,

Philippa Larsen - Education

Albert K. Frimpong - Sports

Ayishetu Adam - Sports

Dr Paul Kofi Fynn - Media / Media Education

Dr Fareeda Adusei Wilson - Health / Public Service

Dr Nick Danso Abiam Adjei - Business /Entrepreneurship

Mrs Mawunyo Kuma Yakor-Dajbah - Advocacy

Dr Jemima Araba Dennis-Antwi - Health

Davies Narh Korboe - Public Service

Dr Evans Agbeme Dzikum - Public Service

DCFO (Rtd) Ahaji Richard Nuhu Gibril - Security Services

Gyedu Blay Ambolley - Creative Arts

Charles Kwadwo Fosu (Daddy Lumba) - Creative Arts

Alice Ofori-Atta - Public Service

Dr Edwin Alfred Nii Obodai Provencal - Public Service

Ekow Hackman - Public Service

Dr Richard Ampofo Boadu - Public Service

Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari - Financial/Public Service

Mrs Elsie Addo Awadzi - Financial/ Public Service

Capt. Edmund Kojo Koda - Public Service

Dr Mustapha Hamid - Public Service

Mrs Irene Naa Torshie Addo-Lartey - Local Government / Public Service

Emmanuel Adumua Bossman - Public Service

Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante - Creative Arts