The Plaice Event Centre, La, Accra, brought the crème-de-la-crème to an atmosphere caressed with glitz and glamour, simple put, the ambiance on the 24th of November, 2012, was fabulous; it was the night were eleven winners went home with their names inscribed on the crystal plated award for hard work, determination and above all, the pat on the back to continue doing what they do best. It was the Ghana Fashion Awards 2012.

It was a night brilliantly organized as audience were thrilled to great performances by AJ Nelson and the veteran Nii Obi Addo who showed his prowess on the live band. The MC for the night was the ravishing Queenie Obeng. There was plenty to eat, drink and souvenirs to take home.

I am of the school of thought which says that once you are a nominee, you are a potential winner, though one person has to take the gong home. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners on the night. Below are the winners in the various categories they won:

POPULAR MAKE-UP ARTISTE OF THE YEAR: Lydia Ashitey

FASHION RETAILER OF THE YEAR: FC Beauty Klinik

CONTRIBUTION TO FASHION COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA: AGOO Magazine

FASHION CONTRIBUTOR TO EDUCATION & MENTORING: Vogue Style School of Fashion & Design

CONTRIBUTION TO FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY: Stephen Adusei

MODEL OF THE YEAR: Herty Twen

ACCESSORIES DESIGNER OF THE YEAR (JEWELLERY & BEADS OPTION): Wendy L’artisane

ACCESSORIES DESIGNER OF THE YEAR (BAGS, SHOES & HAIR OPTION): Sa4a Designs

EMERGING DESIGNER OF THE YEAR: Ophelia Crossland Designs

CELEBRITY FASHION ICON OF THE YEAR: Jon Germain

BEST DESIGNER OF THE YEAR: House of Eccentric

With shoulders high, Ghana can now boast of a fashion awards which has successfully ran for two consecutive years without any blip. Once again, congratulations to all the winners and Ayeeeekooo to the organizers.