The Second Edition of GJA Awards Scheme held on the 31st of October 2026 at A&Q Grand View Hotel was concluded Successfully and several winners were declared. The Overall Best Journalist was Philip Tengzu of Ghana News Agency (GNA).

Despite the Achievements there were other setback including the failure of the awards Committee to award applicants of the Business and Investigative Journalism Category. Mr Ivon Domasah, GJA Regional Treasurer Blamed Challenges with Planning and Busy schedules, Lack of Resources of the Awards Committee for the Challenges.

Presentation of Citations to Distinguished Guests

• Bliss Eye Care
• Anwelle Foundation
• Hudu Foundation

To be declared Winner a committee considered: Originality, Language, Sources, Idea and it’s Impact

Some applicants submitted PR Works from Events which weren’t considered.

Awards Committee’s Chairman Report was Read by Prof. Africanus Diedong, Dean of Faculty of Integrated Development Studies

Presentation of Honorary Awards

Alhassan Osman Gbangu
Madam Shemima Muslim
Mr. Seidu Iddrisu (GBC)
Madam Judith B. (GBC Radio Upper West)

• Domestic Tourism Report Winner
  Mr. Ayamga Bawa Fatawu

-Road Safety Reporting Winner
Mr. Ibrahim Abubakari Wangara (TV3)

• Environmental Reporting Winner
  Mr. Philip Tengzu – Ghana News Agency (GNA)
• Agriculture and Agribusiness Reporting – Winner

Kojo Baffour Donkor – Daily Graphic Media

Second Set of Competitive Awards

• Disability Reporting – Winner
  Mr. Muniru Ibrahim(IB) Manager of Radio Mak
• Climate Change Reporting – Winner
• Education Reporting – Winner
  Mr. Philip Tengzu – Ghana News Agency (GNA)

-Health Reporting – Winner
Mr. Rafiq Nungor Adam – Channel247

• Human Rights Reporting – Winner
  Mrs Gladys Wien ( Radio Upper West)
• Science and Technology Reporting – Winner
  Mr. Ibrahim Abubakari Wangara (TV3)
• Digital Media of the Year – 2025
  Yiri News

Upper West Regional Journalist of the Year 2025

• Tengzu Philip (Ghana News Agency (GNA))

Takes Home a Laptop From MTN + Laptop and Plaque

Source: Upper West Media App