Countdown begins to close of nominations for 9th Ghana Energy Awards

The countdown is on for the close of nominations in the 9^th edition of the prestigious Ghana Energy Awards (GEA), with just ten days remaining before the window officially shuts on Friday, 31^st October, 2025.

Nominations for this year’s event opened on Tuesday, 9th September, 2025, inviting submissions from individuals, companies and institutions across Ghana’s energy value chain. Established to recognise and honour outstanding achievements, innovation and leadership within the energy sector, the Ghana Energy Awards has over the years become a respected benchmark for excellence.

The initiative is endorsed by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, its allied agencies and the World Energy Council – Ghana.

Held under the theme ‘Repositioning the Energy Sector as a Pillar of National Development’, this year’s edition underscores the central role of energy in driving Ghana’s economic transformation. It calls for strategic reforms that foster sustainable growth, inclusivity and resilience across the sector.

Now in its ninth year, the Ghana Energy Awards continues to evolve in line with global and national energy trends. The 2025 edition features twenty-six competitive categories, reflecting the breadth of Ghana’s energy landscape—from the power to the petroleum sub-sectors.

The Awards Secretariat has also introduced new categories this year, broadening participation and ensuring recognition for diverse contributions that support the country’s energy development agenda.

The response to this year’s call for nominations has been exceptional, with a noticeable shift from the traditional last-minute submissions. Entries have been overwhelming so far, with several nominations coming in earlier than expected. This change signals stronger engagement and a growing sense of ownership among industry players.

With over 300 entries already received from across the energy sector, competition for shortlisting is expected to be intense. The ssecretariat has, however, reminded prospective nominees who have yet to file their submissions to do so within the stipulated period, stressing that no extensions will be granted beyond the October 31 deadline.

As part of the rigorous evaluation process, the Ghana Energy Awards Secretariat and Awarding Panel have commenced site visitations, which will continue through to 15^th November, 2025. These visits form a crucial component of the awards’ verification framework, allowing the panel to assess nominated projects and initiatives first-hand. The exercise ensures that all submissions meet the highest standards of authenticity, impact and operational excellence. This transparent, evidence-based approach has become one of the hallmarks of the Ghana Energy Awards’ credibility and integrity within the sector.

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