IYES President, Pastor Brian Amoateng, has been honoured in an awards ceremony that took place in Accra, Ghana.

The 2017 edition of the 'Lifetime in a Portrait' awards focused on some distinguished Ghanaian captains of industry who have very humble beginnings yet have made it against all odds, and have made tremendous contributions towards job creation and national development.

This year's event which took place on the 9th of November at the Banquet Hall, State House, honored the lives of;
Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom(Chairman, Groupe Nduom)

Dr. Kwabena Duffour(Founder and Chairman, HODA holdings)

Mrs Joyce Ababio (President of Joyce Ababio Creative Designs).

Dr.Ernest Ofori Sarpong (Chief Executive Officer, Special Group of companies).

Among these distinguished Ghanaian captains was Pastor Brian Amoateng, President of IYES (International Youth Empowerment Summit), which is a global initiative that seeks to empower the youth with annual conferences, summit and mentoring programs.

Pastor Brian Amoateng was honored for his positive impact on the society.

The Initiative of Change Foundation honored him as a hero in the industry's development and youth empowerment.