Organisers of Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Africa Awards, Carbon Av and Exclusive Men’s Magazine have opened nominations for the 3rd annual EMY Africa Awards.

The EMY Africa Awards celebrates men of steel and zeal, whose passion and dedication have rolled out major landmarks in the development and progress of families, societies and the continent at large.

Previous winners of EMY Africa Awards include Ex-President of Ghana; John Agyekum Kufuor, International Business Mogul; Sir Sam Jonah, successful Business Consultant and Politician; Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, Business Magnate; Dr Kwabena Duffour, Young Nigerian Entrepreneur; Adebola Williams, International Football Legend; Abedi Pele, Chairman of United Bank of Africa and celebrated Philanthropist; Mr Tony Elumelu , and so many distinguished others.

The last two editions have been very successful bringing together some of the great and distinguished men and women in Ghana and beyond.

Deadline for the submission of the nominations of this year’s event is July 2, 2018. Interested persons are advised to visit www.emyafrica.com to nominate their "Man of the Year" in the various categories which are grouped under two main classifications; Honorary Awards and Competitive Awards.

In a press release copied to GhanaWeb, organisers said “a strong nomination will clearly identify how the nominee’s work embodies multiple but not necessarily all of the following criteria”.

Below are the various categories for this year’s 3rd EMY Africa Award

COMPETITIVE AWARDS

1. The Pav Ansah Communicator of the Year Award

• A communication professional

• An opinion leader with the most persuasive outreach

• A creative personality with the most innovative imagery

• An inspirator with the most influence

2. The Entertainer of the Year Award

• The most prolific or consistent personality in the
Entertainment industry

• The most acclaimed personality in the entertainment
Industry

• The most creative ghanacentric personality in the entertainment industry

• The personality in the entertainment industry with the prospects of international acclaim

3. The Sportsman of the Year

• The most prolific or consistent sports personality

• The most acclaimed sports personality/administrator

• The hardest working sports personality/administrator

• Sports personality/administrator with the prospects of
International acclaim



4. The Best Groomed Man Award (Man of the Year Style)

• The most outstanding man of panache – dress coded

• The man with the most charisma and dignity – demeanor

• A role model in style and fashion sense – a fashion icon

• The most well mannered man – poise

5. The Fashion Designer of the Year Award

• The most outstanding male designer

• Originality in design

• A role model in style and fashion sense – a fashion icon

6. The Discovery of the Year Award

• The young adult male (youth)

• Emerging in chosen industry

• Peer leadership/role model

• Demonstrable passion for leadership

HONORARY AWARDS

1. Ultimate Man of the Year/the Supremo Flagship Award (Ghana & Africa)

• The mentor and total symbol of greatness

• The most impactful on social flux and parenting

• An astute planner

• The change exponent and manager

• The celebrated care giver

• The great innovator

• An astute planner with businesses across Africa (Africa Division)

2. Ultimate Woman of the Year – the Yaa Asantewaa Award

The Yaa Asantewaa award is the sole complimentary gender award entered at
The highest point of this competition and goes to;

• The woman of virtue

• Trail blazer

• Thought leadership

• Strong visibility and personal brand presence

• Evidence of impact on society and the nation at large

3. The Life Time Achievement Award

• Internationally acclaimed veteran

• Service to mankind

• Standing on a global platform

• Pursuance of a better world order



4. The Leadership Award

• The living architects and forerunners of movements, Groups, private/ public office for a successful tenure of Office

• Community, and national leadership and sterling statesmanship

5. The Diasporan Award

• Evidence of impactful contribution in area of endeavour in the diaspora

• Evidence of involvement in development, investment, etc. in Ghana

• Ethical business/professional engagements

• Socially and legally complaint

6. Citizen Ghana Award

The most unlikely Ghanaian who at daily peril continues to maintain covert surveillance and has become a solid gatekeeper over the no-go areas of the country.

7. Osagyefo Pan African Peace Award

The peace award goes to the man of peace whose personal position, demeanour and intervention in matters of conflict and friction has brought resolution to flash point tensions and internal discord and threat to national peace, cohesion and stability.

8. The Icon/Legend of Entertainment Award

A legendary musician, actor, dramatist who has blessed the country with his beautiful talent, mentored many young talents

9. Media excellence award

Media owners/ practitioners who have built formidable media and communications enclaves far outstripping existing media in innovative programming and in commendable expansions.

10. The Young Achiever Award– Ghana and Africa (Rising Star Award)

Two awards in this category (Ghana division and African division)

• Under the age of 40 years who has excelled and showed

• Evidence of impactful contribution in area of endeavor

• A young man who has demonstrated strong leadership skills in his area of endeavor, and successful. They should have visibility and be known in Ghana and across the continent for his works



11. The Mens Group/Club Award

This award will be presented to an outstanding men organization of integrity who by proof of their participation and contribution has made an impact on society.

12. Continental Legends/Icons

Legends across diverse fields whose impact and works have been seen and felt across the continent of Africa. Business men, entertainers, sportsmen, diplomats, etc.

13. The Settler Award

• Socio-economically active resident non-Ghanaian/2nd/3rd generation Ghanaians

• Evidence of impactful contribution in area of endeavor

• Evidence of involvement in development, investment, etc.

• Ethical business/professional engagements

• Socially and legally compliant

14. Humanitarian of the Year (Philanthropy Award)

• A personality of demonstrated love for humanity

• A care giver and contributor to communal or personal development

• Evidence of humanitarian work to improve on quality of life

• The man who of all has given hope and security to many

15. The Guardian Award (Mentorship Award)

• The thought leader/role model/inspirational leader

• The provider of social protection and security

• Exceptional ability to nurture mentees and proteges

• Morally and ethically sound

16. The Green Fingers Award (Agriculture Award)

• An agro-based entrepreneur

• Adequate evidence of notable contribution to agriculture

• Impact on society either through employment acreage and contribution to food security



17. The Inventor Award (Info Technology Award)

• An inventor of technological savvy and certifiable acclaim

• Originality in the invention

• Market place visibility and viability

18. Man of the Year – Health

• A health practitioner or entrepreneur

• Adequate evidence of notable contribution in the area of health

• Impact on society either through employment acreage and contribution to health

19. The Man of Year (Oil & Gas)

• A professional in the oil & gas industry or entrepreneur

• Adequate evidence of notable contribution in the area of oil & gas

• Impact on society either through employment acreage and contribution to the industry

20. Man of the Year – Governance/the Governor Award

• A foremost leader or ruler with the most endorsement,

• A legislator with the most defining social intervention

• Facilitator of the most interactive communal plan

• An organizer with outstanding people

21. The Magnate Award-Businessman of the Year

• Founder, owner, or majority shareholder of a business

• Creativity/innovation/visibility

• Brand identity in his industry

• CSR/CRM

• Top-line/bottom line growth etc



22. The Corporate Man Award

• CEO/COO/CFO/CTO etc of any Ghanaian company

• Creativity/innovation/visibility

• Brand identity in his industry

• CSR/CRM

• Top-line/bottom line growth etc

23. The Man of Courage Award

This award goes to a physically impaired man in society who has defied all odds and made a positive impact in society

24. Special Recognition Awards

Under the year of review, a man can be recognized for something extraordinary they did for the benefit and growth of society.