Upon receipt of over 700 entries from beverage industry players and enthusiasts across Ghana, Global Media Alliance, organizers of the prestigious Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) have officially closed nominations for this year’s edition.

The overwhelming response, which is about a 20% increase from the previous year, reflects the growing interest and recognition of excellence within Ghana’s dynamic beverage sector.

Following the closure of nominations, an Industry Tour will be conducted virtually by the members of the judging panel. The Tour will provide valuable insights into the operations and innovations of key players within the industry while ensuring accessibility and broad participation.

GBA 2024 will also feature the maiden edition of Beverage Industry Forum. Scheduled for March 26, 2025, the forum will serve as a strategic platform for key stakeholders, including industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators, to engage in insightful discussions on trends, challenges, and opportunities within the beverage sector.

Commenting on the success of the nominations phase, Chief Director for Global Media Alliance, Emma Wenani, expressed enthusiasm about the industry’s participation, stating, “The high volume of entries is a testament to the remarkable growth and innovation within Ghana’s beverage industry. We are particularly excited about the introduction of two new categories—Bar of the Year and Bartender of the Year—which highlight the vital contributions of hospitality professionals in shaping the industry and we look forward to celebrating the outstanding contributions of brands and entrepreneurs who continue to drive the sector forward.”

Following nominations, beverage brands and the general public will be given the chance to vote for their preferred brand for the product of the year as well as the bar and bartender of the year via stipulated channels which will be communicated later.

In its 9^th year, Ghana Beverage Awards remains committed to promoting excellence and innovation in Ghana’s beverage industry. Its partners include the Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG), the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA), the Food Research Institute (FRI) under CSIR, Silverbird Cinemas, Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana and E productions. Happy FM, YFM, YTV, Zed Multimedia, The New Finder, Business and Financial Times, MX 24 and Nydjlive.com are its media partners.