Organizers of Merit Awards have announced the maiden edition which is slated for September 1, 2017, at Royal Lamerta Hotel in Kumasi.

Merit Awards is an award scheme designed to reward hardworking Ghanaian high school scholars in their respective fields and also to open young talented and influential students to education opportunities and entertainment platforms available around the world.

The award scheme also seeks to reward high personalities, influencers, art performers and writers who positively impact the youth of Ghana.

Below are categories for 2017 edition

1. Most Influential Artiste 2. Most Influential Blogger 3. Best Academic Student 4. Face of High School 5. Top Model 6. Personality of the year 7. Perfect Gentlemen 8. Ultimate Choice School 9. Celebrity Icon 10. Best Clothing 11. Best Student DJ 12. Best Sports Student 13. Best Dance Group 14. High School Discovery 15. Best Student Rapper