2025 MVE Awards Nominees: Celebrating Ghana’s Champions of Mentorship, Volunteerism & Social Impact
The 2025 Mentorship and Volunteerism Excellence (MVE) Awards honors outstanding leaders, mentors, innovators, volunteers, and community-focused organizations driving transformational change across Ghana and Africa. This year’s nominees reflect excellence in social impact, entrepreneurship, education, youth empowerment, STEM advancement, community leadership, humanitarian work, and sustainability.
Below is a full, SEO-optimized highlight of the official 2025 MVE Awards Nominees.
Mentor of the Year (Male) – Josiah Kwesi Eyison
CEO & Co-Founder, iSpace Foundation**
Josiah Kwesi Eyison is an accomplished entrepreneur, innovation strategist, and ecosystem builder with over 20 years of experience in business development. As CEO and Co-Founder of iSpace Foundation, he has built one of Ghana’s leading innovation hubs, empowering startups through strategic, technical, and soft skills development.
His mentorship has enabled entrepreneurs to raise over USD 720,000, strengthening Ghana’s growing digital and startup ecosystem. Josiah played key roles in the Ghana Startup Act, the Social Enterprise Policy draft, and the development of the GEDI Charter—a national framework advancing gender equity, diversity, and inclusion.
He is widely respected for his practical expertise in business strategy, pitching, content creation, and fundraising, shaping innovators into investment-ready founders. His legacy continues to influence Ghana’s entrepreneurial landscape and inspire emerging leaders.
Credentials: Innovation Strategist | Ecosystem Builder | Investment Readiness Coach | Co-Founder, iSpace Foundation
Mentor of the Year (Female) – Queen Abner Amarachi
Executive Director, Nubian Queens of Ghana**
Queen Abner Amarachi is a global award-winning humanitarian, community leader, and women empowerment advocate. Through Nubian Queens of Ghana, she champions women’s empowerment, cultural heritage preservation, and impactful humanitarian programs.
Her work spans infrastructure development, education support, health initiatives, and cultural exchange programs that reconnect African-descendant communities with their roots. She pioneered a Rites of Passage Program for African-Caribbean youths in Tanzania and Ghana, strengthening identity, leadership, and cultural pride.
Queen Amarachi continues to uplift underserved communities across Africa and the diaspora through passion-driven service, social impact programs, and transformative leadership.
Excellence in Mentorship Award – Dr. E.T. Jamani Jnr, CGIA
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Dr. E.T. Jamani Jnr is a renowned Chartered Global Investment Analyst, Licensed Investment Banker, author, business consultant, and transformational speaker. With deep expertise in finance, investments, data analytics, and career development, he is one of Ghana’s most sought-after professional mentors.
He has authored several bestselling books, including:
- Career Wallet
- Investment Diary
- The 21 P’s of Success
- Startup InsideOut
His work has shaped professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders across multiple sectors. Recognized nationally, Dr. Jamani was awarded 1st Runner-Up for Author of the Year (2024) and continues to influence financial literacy, business growth, and personal development in Ghana.
Service Through STEM Award – Teacher Daniel Aboagye
Co-Founder, APRIL STEM**
Teacher Aboagye is a transformational STEM educator, known for redefining science and technology education in Ghana. As co-founder of APRIL STEM, he integrates practical STEM learning, engineering principles, and innovation-driven curriculum to inspire students across the Oti Region and beyond.
He has earned over 18 national awards, including:
- STEM Teacher of the Year – Ghana Leadership Awards 2023
- Most Impactful Personality – Ghana Philanthropy Awards 2024
His influence helped position Worawora SHS as Ghana’s top-performing STEM school. Aboagye continues to empower students through creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on technology skills aligned with 21st-century STEM careers.
Social Entrepreneur Award – Peter Asare Nyarko
Executive Director, CFLE Africa**
Peter Asare Nyarko is a leading financial literacy educator, author, and advocate, empowering Africans to build sustainable financial futures. Through the Center for Financial Literacy Education Africa, he educates young people and women on personal finance, debt management, and financial independence.
His books, including Journey to Financial Freedom, have reached thousands. Recognized globally, he was named among the Top 50 Global Leaders in Financial Literacy & Inclusion (2024) by MAIA.
His mission is clear: transform Africa through financial literacy, capacity building, and economic empowerment.
Excellence in Pro Bono Award – Rosetta Ntriwaah Boakye
Midwife & Founder, TellittoRosett**
Rosetta Ntriwaah Boakye is a nationally recognized registered midwife, maternal health advocate, and social impact leader. Through TellittoRosett, she reaches thousands of girls and women—especially in underserved communities—educating them on:
- Menstrual hygiene
- Cervical cancer awareness
- Maternal and child health
A media personality and SRHR advocate, Rosetta’s nationwide outreach efforts have earned her regional and national recognition for her unparalleled service to women and girls.
Excellence in Women Empowerment Award – Maxline Chelsy Sey
Station Manager, YFM Takoradi | Founder, BOSS Up 100 Foundation**
Chelsy Sey is an award-winning media personality, event host, women advocate, and entrepreneur. With years of experience on top media platforms, she has become one of Western Region’s most influential voices.
Her foundation, BOSS Up 100, mentors young people, empowering them to make informed life decisions. Her “I AM THE BOSS” initiative promotes leadership, self-confidence, and responsible living among youth, especially young girls.
Chelsy continues to shape women empowerment advocacy through broadcast, mentorship, and nationwide engagement.
Impactful Philanthropy Award – Dr. Yaw Twum
CEO, Global Dental Technical Services**
Dr. Yaw Twum is a leading dental technologist, health consultant, and humanitarian dedicated to improving oral health care in Ghana. Through Global Dental, he provides free dental screenings and community-focused oral health programs nationwide.
He has earned multiple prestigious awards for his contributions to healthcare, humanitarian service, and community development.
Excellence in Community Service Award – Hon. Stephen Doffoe Forson
Assembly Member, Kru-Town Electoral Area, Cape Coast**
Hon. Forson is a strategic community leader, youth advocate, and civic development champion. As Assembly Member, he serves on key governance committees focusing on environment, finance, justice, and security.
As a founding member of CCYDA, he leads initiatives in:
- Education (10,000+ exercise books distributed)
- Public health
- Cultural preservation
- Youth empowerment
His work continues to shape community-driven development and civic responsibility in Cape Coast.
Volunteer Organization of the Year – Cape Coast Youth Development Association (CCYDA)
Founded in 2010, CCYDA is one of Ghana’s most impactful youth-focused organizations, with achievements including:
- 21,000 exercise books distributed
- Scholarships and job placements
- Community projects and health initiatives
- Cultural heritage promotion
CCYDA remains a pillar of youth empowerment and socio-economic development in Cape Coast.
Volunteer Group of the Year – BUZ STOP BOYS
Buzstopboys is a fast-rising environmental volunteer group championing cleanliness, climate action, and civic responsibility. Founded in 2023, the group has completed 273+ projects, including:
- Clean-up exercises
- Tree planting
- Community lighting projects
- Waste management education
With over 50 volunteers from diverse professions, they drive Ghana’s grassroots environmental sustainability movement.
Pay It Forward Hub Award – HapaSpace (Kumasi)
HapaSpace is a leading digital innovation and entrepreneurship hub supporting young innovators in STEM, business development, and startup incubation.
With over 10,000 beneficiaries and 50+ incubated startups, the hub continues to drive technology-enabled economic growth and inclusive innovation in Ghana.
Excellence in Entrepreneurship Mentorship – Erin Akua Porche’
Global Works Consulting Group & Radically Rich Innovation Hub**
Erin Porche’ is a global profit strategist, master facilitator, and entrepreneurship coach with 20+ years of experience scaling businesses across the U.S. and Africa.
She has facilitated over seven figures in contracts and supported thousands of entrepreneurs, women, and youth through leadership programs, strategy consulting, and innovation mentorship.
Inspiring Change Award – Joshua Opoku Agyemang
President, IoT Network Hub & Ghana STEM Network
Joshua Opoku Agyemang—“The IoT Evangelist”—is a continental leader in technology innovation, STEM awareness, and AI-driven development. His work through Ghana STEM Network and IoT Network Hub has empowered thousands of young technologists.
His impact is recognized globally by Forbes, UNDP, and multiple entrepreneurship award bodies.
Student Volunteer Award – Abass Abdul-Haalik
President, Nanung Youth Activists
Abass Abdul-Haalik is a passionate youth leader driving community improvement through advocacy in:
- Quality education
- Public health
- Peacebuilding
- Digital transformation
- SDGs
He continues to inspire young people to take ownership of development within their communities.
SDG 4 Mentor Award – Stella Gyimaah Larbi
Founder, Out International**
Stella Gyimaah Larbi is a globally recognized teacher and literacy advocate, known for transforming girls’ education, literacy development, and teacher empowerment.
Her programs—“Skills-Impact-School” and “Read with Me”—benefit 10,000 learners annually. She has trained 1,200+ teachers, improved literacy outcomes by 45%, and supported 100,000 learners through televised lessons.
Her work aligns powerfully with SDG 4 and SDG 5, advancing education and equity across Africa.
SDG 5 Award – Edwina Gilda Annan (Auntie Nyaniba)
Media Personality, Social Worker & Community Leader
Auntie Nyaniba is a respected broadcaster and social worker supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families through counseling, rehabilitation, and community empowerment. Her radio programs combine education, culture, and social advocacy to inspire change across communities.
Volunteering for Climate Action – Abdul Rashid Wumpini Alhassan
Ummy Relief Foundation & End Plastic Soup**
Abdul Rashid is a sustainability advocate leading environmental conservation, plastic waste reduction, agroforestry, and community empowerment initiatives. He represents West Africa in the Rotary End Plastic Soup Initiative and has participated in global conferences including COP 28.
National Service Award – Joshua Opoku Agyemang
(Second Category Nomination)
A testament to his impact, Joshua Opoku Agyemang earns a second nomination for his dedication to STEM education, technological innovation, and national development.
