The nominations, which seek to provide a platform for bev­erage producers and the general public to partake in the recogni­tion of excellence in the beverage industry, opened yesterday, and expected to end on February 28, 2025.

Themed: ‘Inspiring Excellence in Ghana’s Beverage Industry,’ GBA 2024 will promote both local and foreign beverages as well as the participation of small-scale beverage enterprises.

Poised to evolve the process

 of recognising excellence in the beverage industry, the Scheme has also introduced 2 new categories, Bar of the Year and Bartender of the Year.

Commenting on the awards, Emma Wenani, Chief Director at Global Media Alliance, lauded players in the beverage indus­try for their contribution to the growth of the nation’s economy.

“For many years, our beverage industry has played a significant role in contributing to the overall development of the Ghanaian economy. It is thus imperative that we recognise and reward the hard work in the industry through ave­nues such as the Ghana Beverage Awards,” Ms Wenani said.

She further encouraged the public and beverage industry players to actively contribute to celebrating excellence in the in­dustry by partaking actively in the nominations.

 In the build-up to the awards night, Ms Wenani explained that the Scheme would organise the Bartenders Masterclass and the Beverage Industry Forum to stir up the excitement and conver­sations on the growth of the Ghanaian beverage industry.

The Bartenders Masterclass promises to be an insightful and engaging session retooling already existing bartenders and raising a new generation of bartenders.

GBA 2024 is proudly sup­ported by the Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG), the Consumer Protection Agen­cy (CPA), the Food Research Institute (FRI) under CSIR, and Perception Management Interna­tional, and supported by various media partners. The 9th edition promises participants an unfor­gettable experience every step of the way.