5 Years of Empowering, Acknowledging, and Celebrating Students’ Achievement

by Mohammed Amin · Published November 19, 2024 · Updated November 18, 2024

NASAAG: 5 Years of Empowering, Acknowledging, and Celebrating Students’ Contribution to Community Development

On Saturday, 16th November 2024, the National Academy of Students Achievement Awards Ghana (NASAAG) hosted its 5th Annual Edition at the Mamphey Conference Hall, GIMPA, recognizing 32 exceptional students and four organizations for their outstanding contributions to education, innovation, and community development.

Under the theme, “NASAAG: 5 Years of Empowering, Acknowledging, and Celebrating Students’ Contribution to Community Development,” the event highlighted the achievements of young changemakers from universities across Ghana.

Scholarship and Startup Capital Recipients

Two remarkable individuals stood out with significant financial support to further their endeavors:

Natalie Agyenim, winner of the 2024 National Best Student Intern, received a One-Year Academic Scholarship for her exemplary contributions during her internship.
Foli Elisha Kofi, a physically challenged student of the Ghana Communication Technology University and winner of the NASAAG Students Start-Up Empowerment and Business Pitch, was awarded a GH₵10,000 start-up support fund to propel his entrepreneurial ambitions.

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These awards underscore NASAAG’s commitment to fostering educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for students across the country.

Honoring Excellence

This year’s awards also celebrated four individuals and organizations with Honorary Awards for their immeasurable contributions to student and education development in Ghana, cementing NASAAG’s legacy of acknowledging outstanding impacts in the academic community.

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See the Full List of Winners

National Best Female Student Leader: Josephine Worlali Adatsi
National Best Male Student Leader: Franklin Afful
National Best Female Student Politician: Ewurama Fredua-Agyeman
National Best Male Student Politician: Ezekiel Botwey
National Best Student NGO Ambassador/Volunteer: Thomas Dare Mensah
National Best Student Community Development Advocate: Okudzeto Reuben
National Best Student Education Development Advocate: Zulaiha Dobia Abdullah
National Best Student Web/Software Developer: Ahweran Frempong Joseph
National Best Student STEM Education Advocate: Victoria Mends
National Best Student in Robotics/IoT: Victoria Mends
National Best Student Climate/Environmental Protection Advocate: Dwamena Ivy Seraphine
National Best Student Community Health Advocate: Dwamena Ivy Seraphine
National Best Student Mental Health & Healthy Life Advocate: Beatrice Afful
National Best Student Journalist/Blogger: Fahd Abubakar
National Best Student Photographer/Videographer: Abu-Qasim Issaka Bara
National Best Student Media Personality (TV/Radio): Franklin Afful
National Promising Student in Movie/Film (Actor/Actress): Wasila Bansi
National Best Student Graphic Designer: Pamela Enyonam Atabu
National Best Student Jeweler: Akosua Osei Sasu
National Best Student in Agribusiness: Saaka Nicholas
National Best Student Fashion Designer: Hamza Tahiru
National Best Student Entrepreneur/Start-Up: Wasila Bansi
NASAAG National Student Icon/Personality: Edward Kojo Mensah
National Best Student Intern: Natalie Agyenim
2nd Place: Bediako Erica
3rd Place: Opoku Owusuaa Sandara

A Night to Inspire

The NASAAG Awards continue to shine a spotlight on the talents and contributions of Ghanaian students, reinforcing the importance of education, innovation, and community development.

This milestone fifth edition not only celebrated past achievements but also set the stage for an even brighter future for student leaders and entrepreneurs in Ghana.