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Martha Pobee, Permanent Representative of Ghana to the UN and a member of the GUBA Board of Directors
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The nominees for the US edition of the GUBA Awards were announced on Thursday at the United Nations in New York.
The GUBA Awards are designed to reward, celebrate the excellence and innovation of African people and organizations in the diaspora and Africa, working for the progress, empowerment and progress of the African diaspora community.
After the success of GUBA UK over the past decade, GUBA Enterprise has expanded internationally and established itself in the United States to highlight the diaspora within this pantheon community.
Dentaa Amoateng with Martha Pobee, Permanent Representative of Ghana to the UN
This year, the GUBA Awards Ceremony will also focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the theme: "The African Diaspora as a Catalyst for Growth and Innovation".
In addressing the theme, the awards will focus on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17, at strengthen global partnerships to achieve the ambitious goals of the 2030 Agenda.
The organizations that will be rewarded that evening also play a vital role in achieving the many goals of the SDGs.
CEO and founder of GUBA Enterprise, Dentaa Amoateng
In addition, GUBA's recognition of the United States of "Year of Return" will be one of many ways to defend the momentum of the GUBA Unit.
During the public presentation of the launch of the GUBA awards press, GUBA Enterprise CEO and founder, Dentaa Amoateng MBE, highlighted the importance of the theme.
"GUBA strongly believes that partnerships between Africans in the diaspora and on the African continent are essential for achieving development and, by extension, for achieving the goals of sustainable development. As an organization, we have a mission to play a crucial role in achieving the goals set in the 2030 Agenda, "she added.
Martha Pobee, Permanent Representative of Ghana to the United Nations and a member of the GUBA Board of Directors, spoke about the parity of GUBA's work and ongoing efforts for development.
Cynthia Quarcoo, GUBA Advisory Board Member, Founder and Managing Partner at CQ Legal & Consulting
"I see the relevance of this theme and the recognition of the" Year of Return, "which reflects the spirit and the journey of Africans over the last 400 years. It does so without dwelling on its negativity, but rather on its development and growth.
"In addition, recognition of the positive contributions of Africans from the diaspora to development complements initiatives to realize the UN Secretary-General's call for creative development by promoting the International Decade." people of African descent. observed until 2024, "she said.
The singer Efya was present for the occasion
She added: "Partnerships are one of the key areas of the SDGs and the year of return. GUBA is one of the best examples of the importance of creating partnerships with people of African descent. Ghana's missions are happy to be badociated with this event to support GUBA. Their work is directly related to efforts to solve problems and encourage the African community.
The brilliant Joselyn Dumas hosted the launch of the GUBA Awards, adorned with the national anthem sung by the talented artist Efya and music by DJ Akuaa.
Prestigious guests, including Cynthia Quarcoo and Dr Yvette Appiah, members of the GUBA Advisory Board, as well as representatives of the Namibian and Liberian Embbadies, attended the launch. In addition to the five voting categories announced, ten Black Star Award winners were also announced.
The Black Star Awards are awarded to individuals who have excelled in their field over time.
The nominees for the GUBA Awards USA 2019 are:
GUBA PRICE OF THE YEAR
- ALEXIS MIRANDA FOUNDATION
- The distant parents
- AFRICAN HEALTH NOW
- CECIYAA FOUNDATION
- RIGHT TO DREAM USA
PRICE GUBA CREATIVE INFLUENCER
- 54- ROYALS
- AFUA SAM
- SEFA CHRISTIAN
- LOVIE SIMONE
- ERIC ADJEPONG
- LARRY OSSEI MENSAH
GUBA INFLUENTIAL ARTIST AWARD
- ISAAC CHUKWU UDEH
- ISSHAQ ISMAIL
- KWAME AKOTO-BAMFO
- KWESI BOTCHWAY
- LESLEY KAFUI SEMACKOR
- MOHAMMED AWUDU
- ALBERT DORGBADZI
- SERGE ATTUKWEI CLOSET
- CALEB NII ODARTEY ARYEE
- PRINCE GYASI NYANTAKYI
GUBA INNOVATION IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dr. ALEXANDER ANIM-MENSAH
- MURISIKU RAIFU
- IDDRIS SANDU
- Dr. AVE KLUDZE
PRICE OF THE ASSOCIATION GHANAENNE DE LA YEARNE
- THE ASSOCIATION OF LAWYERS OF GHANA IN AMERICA
- FOUNDATION OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF GHANA
- VIRGINIAN NURSING ASSOCIATION OF GHANA
- GHANAIAN ENGINEER & ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTS OF AMERICA
- ASSOCIATION OF PHARMACISTS OF GHANA
Vote for one of the categories above eAugust 11 on the organization's website.
BLACK STAR AWARD WINNERS
– Professor Oheneba Boachie-Adjei – Outstanding Contribution Award to Medicine
– Thomas Mensah – GUBA Award for Technological Excellence
– Patrick Awuah – Award for Excellence in Education
– Nancy Adu-Bonsrah – Young Women in Science Award
– Simon Fuller – GUBA Public Service Award
– Nicholas Buamah – GUBA Award for Young and Talented
– Rosa Whitaker – Award of Excellence for Advancement in Africa
– Rachel Laryea – GUBA Student Excellence Award
– Daphne Mashile-Nkosi – Award of the industrious African woman
– Richileu Dennis – Award for Writing Excellence
Winners Announced at Stone Awards Ceremony, Taj Hotel, New York, Thursday, March 26th from September 2019.
The main sponsor of the GUBA Awards USA is Samara Company Limited, the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC) being bronze.
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