The distinguished entrepre­neur was recognised for her ster­ling achievements in the domes­tic manufacturing sector in the field of cosmetics and general household sanitary products.

As an astute industrialist, Ms Ahadzie has been a strong force in the local manufacturing space with her company that has created numerous employment opportunities for several people in the country, especially women and the youth.

The citation that accompanied the award read: “Using innovative and widely acceptable standards, your brand of products have become a household name.

Not only have you succeed­ed in business, you have also mentored and mothered a lot of young people and created the right environment for the youth to achieve their dreams. We at Homebuilders Africa Awards con­fer on you the topmost award of ‘Superwoman of the Year 2022’.”

Commenting on the award, the JRA CEO expressed her grat­itude to management and staff of the company for their hard work, consistency and commitment that had propelled and sustained the growth of the company.

“We are very grateful for this recognition and we are hopeful that it will inspire us to do more to better the lives of people and the community through our oper­ations and actions,” she stated.

Aside her business acumen, the JRA CEO was also appreciat­ed for her numerous philanthrop­ic deeds that have made signifi­cant social impact and endeared her to the hearts of many.

Under her leadership, JRA Cosmetics has become a house­hold brand and a force to reckon in the local beauty care and home care production, with market lead­ing products such as body lotion and creams, sanitary products and detergents.

The company has become a formidable wholly-owned Gha­naian brand that has produced several household cosmetics and home care products over the past two decades, with plans to expand to other exter­nal markets.