LEAD-Ghana launches Awards

LEAD-Ghana launches the maiden edition of Ghana’s Top 30 Under 30 Awards

Tamale, October 10, 2011- LEAD-Ghana, a non-governmental organization based in

Tamale announces the launch of the maiden edition of Ghana’s Top 30 under 30 award

competitions to celebrate outstanding Ghanaian youth who are leading change efforts in

their local communities. The objectives of the Award Program are to:

1. Identify young Ghanaians who have initiated change efforts that are focused on

improving the lives of others

2. Inspire and support these youth in their efforts

3. Create a national platform to showcase their impact on local communities

4. Demonstrate that youth can effectively serve as change leaders in Ghana

LEAD-Ghana’s Top 30 Under 30 Award program, the first of its kind is designed specifically

to acknowledge, encourage and celebrate excellence amongst Ghanaian youth by giving

them the opportunity to gain valuable exposure and well-deserved recognition for their

national ambitions. The Awards will the highest honors that can be bestowed to young

people in the country.

At the end of the competition, 30 outstanding young men and women will be selected and

awarded for their creativity and innovation. They will receive cash rewards to support their

work in their local communities across the country. They will also benefit from the media

attention generated through the event which is expected to provide the winners with

networking and fundraising opportunities.

“It is critical we recognize and reward the remarkable accomplishment of our youth and

more importantly position them as change agents and role models for younger Ghanaians”

said Awin Peter, the Director of LEAD-Ghana.

Program activities are scheduled to start by October 2011 with the final award ceremony to

be held in August 2012. The maiden event promises to be truly remarkable and we expect

the event to attract the attention of the youth, government, entrepreneurs and high profile

speakers, the media, private sector institutions, and other development institutions

throughout the country.

LEAD-Ghana is looking for nominations from across the country. To nominate a candidate

for this outstanding award, please download and complete the nomination form from our

website; www.ghanastop30under30.org

The selection criteria for the Top 30 Awards includes that nominees must:

1. Be under the age 30 years old by 31st

December 2011

LEAD-GHANA

Post Office Box TL1234 Tamale, Ghana.

Tel: (+233)203905658/232387665. Email: leadghana@gmail.com2. Have demonstrated significant leadership in driving positive changes in their local

communities

3. Be able to show tangible evidence of how their initiative have had a significant impact

on their communities

4. Demonstrate that their innovative idea has a potential for growth or replication

5. Demonstrate willingness and commitment to replicate and sustain their initiative

after the award.

Deadline for nomination is on December 31st

2011.

The award ceremony which will be held in Tamale, the northern regional capital in March

2012 will attract.

Presentation on Top 30 Under 30 Award program will be held in all the regional capitals.

Please visit our website at www.ghanastop30under30.org for further details on when the

team will be in your region. You can also call us on 0203905658.

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Event Snapshots:

! National Awards for most outstanding young men and women in Ghana

! Award activities include a national competition to select 30 most outstanding

young leaders in the country

! Over 10,000 plus nominations expected

! An award event in August 2012