Alhaji Mustapha Oti Boateng Founder/CEO of Chocho Industries Company Limited was last night adjudged Overall Best Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 at the 4th edition of Ghana Entrepreneur Awards.

Chocho Industries, West African market leader in herbal based cosmetics manufacturer beat more than 30 companies to emerge the overall winner of this year’s most celebrated award.

Adjudged the Best Ghana Made cosmetic manufacturing company in Ghana, the company produces fifteen different products including Chocho Cream and Chocho Soap.

Chocho Pharmacy is a licenced pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution company which manufactures range of products and distributes nationwide anti diabetes medications and analgesic.

Born on December 1950 at Kwabeng in the Eastern Region of Ghana, Alhaji Mustapha is a story of determination, persistence honesty and success. He attended a local Presbyterian School in Kwabeng and further trained as a printer at the world’s renowned Raqeen Press in London.

Alhaji Mustapha also attended a lot of training seminars both in Ghana and abroad including certificate programme in corporate governance and leadership and recently held World Conference on Religion in London. He also doubles as the Eastern Regional President of Ahmaddiyya Muslim Mission and the Jaidad of the Mission in Ghana.

Ghana Entrepreneur Awards is organized annually by Entrepreneur Foundation to recognise outstanding Ghanaian entrepreneurs and non Ghanaian resident entrepreneurs who continue to contribute towards national development through spurring job creation.

President and Founder of Entrepreneur Foundation Mr. Sam Ato Gaisie in his welcome address said the award is built on the idea that entrepreneurs will continue to innovate and sustain their leadership in their respective industry.

“Three elements are in place here; benchmarking against best practices, recognition of past and current entrepreneurship efforts, and continued publicity and public attention.” Mr. Gaisie said.

He however mentioned that his foundation will serve as an important medium to inspire Ghanaians to undertake the entrepreneurship path to enhance visibility of Ghanaian entrepreneurs and businesses.

Below is the 2013 Award Winners

Overall Best Entrepreneur of the Year 2013

Alhaji Mustapha Oti Boateng

Chief Executive Officer

Chocho Industries Co.Ltd

International Best Entrepreneur of the Year 2013

Dr. Anthony J.D.Pile

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer

Blue Skies Products Ghana Ltd

Lifetime Entrepreneur of the Year

Dr. Micheal Agyekum Addo

Chief Executive Officer

Kama Group Ltd

Education Services Entrepreneur of the Year

Dr. Kweku Oteng

Chief Executive Officer

Angel Educational Complex

Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2013

Ms. Adelaide Ahwireng

Chief Executive Officer

Fio Enterprises Ltd

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Mr. Sampson Deen

Chief Executive Officer

African Origin & Sports Travel & Tours

Most Promising Entrepreneur of the Year

Mr. Tonyi Senayah

Chief Executive Officer

Horseman Shoes

Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year

Mr. Derrydean Dadzie

Chief Executive Officer

Dreamoval Limited,

Petroleum &Gas Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2013

Dr. Kwame Kyei

Chief Executive Officer

Unity Oil Co.Ltd

Multi-Media Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2013

Dr. Osei Kwame

Chief Executive Officer

Despite Company Ltd

Manufacturing Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2013

Mr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong

Chief Executive Officer

Special Ice Company Ltd

Banking & Finance Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2013

Mr. Obed Danquah

Group Executive Chairman

Express Savings and Loans / Express Funds Money Transfer

Telecommunication Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2013

Mr. Haissam El Dowi

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer

Telefonika Ltd

Health & Medical Services Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2013

Prof. Edmund Nyminyem Delle

Chief Executive Officer

Rabito Clinic Limited

Food Services Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2013

Dr. Samir Kalmoni

Executive Chairman

Papaye Fast Foods Ltd

Entertainment Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2013

Mr. Kwabena Anokye Adisi

Chief Executive Officer

Empire Entertainment

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2013

Mr. Daniel Mckorley

Chief Executive Officer

Mcdan Shipping Co Ltd

Beauty Care Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2013

Mr. Sandy Osei- Agyeman

Chief Executive Officer

Slid Industries Ltd

Information Technology Sms Messaging Entrepreneur of the Year 2013

Mr. Alex Adjei Bram

Chief Executive Officer

SMSGH Solutions Ltd

Information Technology Software Entrepreneur of the Year 2013

Mr. Thomas Baafi

Chief Executive Officer

Bsystems Ltd

Agri-Business Entrepreneur of the Year 2013

Mrs. Catherine Krobo-Edusei Benson

Chief Executive Officer

Eden Tree Ltd

Travel & Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year

Mr. Kwame Ansong

Chief Executive Officer

Sunseekers Tours Ltd/ Sunlodge Hotel Ltd

Building Construction & Civil Engineering Entrepreneur of the Year 2013

Mr. Rockson Kwesi Dogbegah

Chairman

Berock Ventures Ltd

Property & Real Estate Development Entrepreneur of the Year 2013

Mr. Ernest Hanson

Chief Executive Officer

Beaufort Properties

Hospitality Entrepreneur of the Year

Mr. Zibrim Yamusah,

Group Chief executive Officer,

Best Western Premier hotel/Accra Airport Hotel

Small & Medium Business Entrepreneur of the Year 2013

Mr. Albert Osei

Chief Executive Officer

KOKO King Ltd

Building Materials Supplier Entrepreneur of the Year 2013

Dr. Kwesi Oppong

Chief Executive Officer

Kwesi Oppong Co.Ltd

Pharmaceuticals Entrepreneur of the Year 2013

Mr. Ernest Kusi Ababio

Chief Executive Officer

Palb Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Honorary Entrepreneurship Award

Dr. Seth Adjei Baah

President

Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Honorary Entrepreneurship Award

Mr. Emmanuel Owusu

President

Ghana Association of Savings and Loans