Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President, Akwesi Awuah Ababio, speaking at the event, said recognising the contributions of these brands formed part of government's agenda of creating sustainable jobs through the use of technology.

According to him, initiatives such as the ‘One District One Factory” promotes Ghana’s commitment to job creation.

“Innovations such as the e-business registration system, paperless port clearance system, digital address system, biometric registration system, and national identification system, among others are changing the way we do things,” he stated.

Director of Diaspora Affairs office of the President, Akwasi Awuah Ababio presenting B5 Plus Limited and Steel Manufacturing Company Brand of the Year

Mr. Ababio said these digital systems collectively reduce cost of conducting business within the country, while enhancing overall efficiency and eliminating intermediaries and other bottlenecks.

He noted that the various government initiatives were aimed at reviving the business community and igniting the entrepreneurial potential of the youth.

"These initiatives capture the essence of our drive to unleash the entrepreneurial favour of our nation's business community, catalysing their potential to galvanise job creation and economic vibrants," he stated.

Mr. Ababio said Ghana Corporate Brands Awards was endorsed by the government as it aligned with government's industrial agenda.

Delivering the keynote address, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo mentioned that in support of government initiatives, the University of Ghana is fostering an innovative culture driven by technology.

"I am particularly intrigued about the theme for this occasion because we are also championing the course of technology at the University of Ghana. As a leading university nurturing exceptional corporate professionals, the University of Ghana under my leadership has championed strategic objectives with the mission to create a culture that promotes research, teaching and learning, administrative processes and extension activities driven by technology and anchored in humanism", she said.

The Vice Chancellor of University of Ghana, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo presenting ICT Service Provider Brand of the Year award to Inlaks Ghana Limited

Prof. Appiah Amfo, said various inventiveness are being pursued towards that direction to enhance stakeholder experience through digitisation and the approach is an anchorage of three technology driven initiatives which was actually launched in April last year.

The USD 7million projects include modernising their classroom, one student, and one laptop hot spots comfort zone.She urged every business entity to strive for notable business branding through innovation and technology within corporate sphere circles.

Ghana Corporate Brands Awards is an annual awards scheme organised by Maven Communications as a premiere platform for the recognition of excellence in corporate branding.

Chief Executive Officer of Maven Communications, Seth Jojo Danso Asante, said this year’s event, created to celebrate the consistency and versatility of corporate brands, aims to amplify the crucial role technology plays in shaping and transforming the corporate landscape.

He said while government is deploying technology across the country, the corporate sector is leaving no stone unturned tapping into such opportunities to transform the economy.

Mr. Asante explained that after the COVID-19 pandemic, they realised that most organisations had their staff working from home and most organisations also jumped on technology, saw improvements in their productivity.

Full list of winners

1. Alpha industries (top choco) – Confectionery Brand of the Year
2. Amaris Terminal limited – Terminal & Marine Services Brand of the Year
3. Associated Consultants Limited – Construction Designs Company Brand of the Year
4. At – Innovation & Technological Brand of the Year (Telecommunications)
5. B5 Plus limited – Steel Manufacturing Brand of the Year
6. Delta Paper Mill limited (Flora tissues) – Premium tissue paper Manufacturing Brand of the Year
7. Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority – Government Agency of the Year
8. Endpoint Homeopathic Clinic – Healthcare Brand of the Year (Homeopathy)
9. Enterprise Insurance (EIC) ltd. – General Insurance Brand of the Year
10. Geekrons Group of enterprises – Fastest growing group of enterprises
11. Ghana Post company limited – Courier Services Brand of the year
12. Greater Accra regional hospital – Healthcare Brand of the Year
13. Hale pharmacy limited - Pharmacy Brand of the Year
14. Inlaks Ghana limited – ICT Service provider Brand of the Year
15. Intelligent card production systems – Intelligent card production Brand of the Year
16. Mayfair estates limited – Real estate Brand of the year
17. MDS laboratories Ghana limited – Medical diagnostics Brand of the year
18. Medimafo herbal clinic – Herbal clinic Brand of the year
19. Moove Ghana – Vehicle Fintech Brand of the year
20. Mediterranean shipping company Ghana ltd (msc) – Shipping company Brand of the Year
21. Ponlok manufacturing ltd company – Aluminium profile manufacturing company of the year
22. St. John’s hospital & fertility centre – Fertility hospital brand of the year
23. Volta River Authority – industrial leadership award (energy)
24. Mr. Edwin Provencal (managing director, bost) – Outstanding public sector leadership personality of the year
25. Mr. Moses Kwesi Baiden Jnr (CEO, Margins id group) – Outstanding CEO of the year
26. Mr. Ernest Owusu-Bempah Bonsu (Head, corporate communications Ghana Gas Company limited) – corporate communications personality of the year
27. Adom city estate company ltd – Affordable housing brand of the year
28. Adom group – Outstanding corporate group of the year
29. Blow group (bel-aqua) – Manufacturing brand of the year (water products)
30. Blow group (bel-beverages) – Manufacturing brand of the year (non-alcoholic products)
31. J.a plant pool gh ltd. – Equality, diversity & inclusion award
32. J.a plant pool gh ltd. – Outstanding new automobile brand of the year (jetour vehicles)
33. Mr. Alex Appau Dadey (Executive Chairman, KGL group) – Corporate icon of the year
34. Kgl group – Outstanding corporate group (technology)
35. Oma Ghana limited – Equality, diversity & inclusion award
36. Oma Ghana limited – ship agency brand of the year
37. Samartex Timber and plywood company limited – Indigenous brand of the year
38. Samartex timber and plywood company limited – Timber export brand of the year
39. Starsight energy Ghana limited – Renewable energy brand of the year
40. Starsight Energy Ghana limited – Energy service provider brand of the year
41. Mr Henry Chinedu Onwuzurigbo (CEO, Zenith bank Ghana limited) – outstanding private sector leadership award (finance)
42. Zenith bank ghana limited – Banking brand of the year
43. 43.GB foods Ghana – Fmcg brand of the year
44. GB foods Ghana – Food manufacturing brand of the year
45. Mr. David Afflu (General Manager, GB foods) – Brand & product excellence personality of the year