The maiden edition of the Ghana Celebrity Impact Awards has been launched, with nominations now opened.

The award scheme, announced during a press unveiling on Thursday, 5th September 2024 at Silverbird Cinemas, Accra Mall, seeks to celebrate and appreciate celebrities and brands making an impact on societal issues through their influence and resources.

The organizers, who spoke at the launch, pointed out that celebrities and brands play very crucial roles in bringing about societal change. They, therefore, considered the Ghana Celebrity Impact Awards as one avenue to inculcate a culture of responsibility and community involvement through rewarding those who genuinely contribute towards charitable causes and community development.

Other details that were made known in the press meet include the award schedule, with nominations set to run from 5th September to 5th October 2024.

The dates for the awards have been set in stages for the display of different works and successes of applicants. As it is expected, influential personalities from various sides of entertainment, business, and philanthropy will be brought together in one event.

The main event is scheduled for Saturday 24th May 2025.

Below are the categories:

For Individuals/Celebrities

Male Celebrity of the Year
Female Celebrity of the Year
Celebrity Music Artist of the Year
Celebrity Duo/Group of the Year
Celebrity Producer of the Year
Celebrity Comedian of the Year
Celebrity Poet of the Year
Celebrity Dancer of the Year
Celebrity Instrumentalist of the Year
Celebrity Influencer of the Year
Celebrity Art (Contemporary) of the Year
Celebrity Radio Personality of the Year
Celebrity TV Personality of the Year
Celebrity Actress of the Year
Celebrity Actor of the Year
Celebrity in Filmmaker of the Year
Best International Celebrity of the Year
Celebrity DJ of the Year
Celebrity MC of the Year
Celebrity Sports Personality of the Year

For Companies, Brands, Organizations/Institutions

Impact CEO of the Year - Male
Impact CEO of the year Award - Female
Inclusion & Diversity Company of the Year Award
Impact Shelter Award - Honorary
Impact Migration Management Award- Honorary
Impact Women/Female Advocacy Award
Impact in Health and Wellness
Impact in Architecture
Impact Legend
Impact in Humanitarian Leadership
Impact in Youth Empowerment
Impact in Gender Equality
Impact in Cultural Preservation
Impact in Education
Impact in Innovation and Technology
Impact in Economic Development
Impact in Social Justice
Sustainability Impact
(Energy, Clean Water, Sanitation, Food)

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