We are honored to announce the nominees for the 6th Mentorship and Volunteerism Excellence Awards (MVE Awards) 2025! This prestigious event celebrates individuals, groups, and organizations that exemplify the spirit of mentorship and volunteerism through their unwavering commitment to creating positive change in their communities, countries, and across the continent.
Discussions at this year’s summit and awards event will be premised on the theme, “Reimagining Mentorship and Volunteerism in the Digital Era: Technology, Transforming Practices, and Connecting Communities,” highlighting the transformative role of technology in shaping the future of mentorship and volunteerism. The awards, which will serve as the highlight of the day, will honour individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication through selfless contributions to the advancement of others, particularly the youth, as well those who foster significant progress in mentorship and volunteerism.
The National Mentoring Day celebration, held on 18th July 2025, was a powerful demonstration of collective action in youth development. The highlight was the Impact Series, a collaborative initiative featuring volunteer mentors and partner organizations including: ICS Africa, Studentpreneur Africa Network, GhanaThink Foundation, Blossom Academy, Girls’ Education Initiative of Ghana, and National Youth Authority
Together, these partners directly engaged over 900 participants, delivering mentorship, skills development, and inspiration. The event not only celebrated mentorship and volunteerism but also reinforced a shared commitment to inclusive growth and opportunity for young people across Ghana.
This celebration marks a pivotal step toward an ambitious goal: mentoring 1 million youth and startups by 2030. Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, this vision seeks to empower the next generation, ensuring no one is left behind. Through technology, strategic partnerships, and community-driven efforts, the initiative aims to create lasting impact—equipping young Ghanaians with the tools and confidence to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
The 6th edition of the MVE Awards builds on a legacy of honoring extraordinary achievements. Each nominee has demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact, embodying the values of service, community impact, leadership, and collective growth. Details of the event are as follows: Date: November 15, 2025, Venue: Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre for Excellence in ICT, Accra
Join us for an evening of inspiration, collaboration, and celebration of the enduring power of mentorship and volunteerism in driving societal transformation.
Mentor of the year (Male)
- Josiah Kwesi Eyison- iSpace Foundation-CVO and Innovation Strategist
- Don Haruna-Kosmos Innovation Center
- ADOI Josiah Spio-Garbrah-Fire Safety Officer, Ghana Fire Service
Excellence in Mentorship Award
- Dr. E.T. Jamani Jnr, CGIA- etConsult, etPublishing, etMentorship
- Joshua Odoi- Snr-Software Developer
Social Entrepreneur Award
- Joshua Opoku Agyemang-President IoT Network Hub, Ghana STEM Network.
- Peter Asare Nyarko -Executive Director, Center for Financial Literacy Education Africa
Impactful Philanthropy Award-
- Dr. Yaw Twum – (CEO of Global Dental Technical Services)
- Mohammed Sulemana- Founder: Gye-Nyame Kidz Foundation
Excellence in Community Service Award
- Gloria Sarkodie Addo- Community Mental Health & Rehabilitation Specialist
- Gariba Murtala Labaran-Chereponi District Assembly Director, Department of Social Welfare and Community Development
- Maxwell Nana Bondzie Entsie-FOUNDER | ELEVATE GHANA
- Nathaniel Nash Bobbie – Communications Manager, SEEDAfrique
- Hon. Stephen Doffoe Forson-Assembly Member, Kru – Town Electoral Area, Cape Coast
Excellence in Entrepreneurship Mentorship
- Gladys Ekyem-Andoh- Program Officer, Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC)
- Erin Akua Porche’-Global Works Consulting Group, Radically Rich Innovation Hub
Pay it Forward Hub Award
- Kumasi Hive
- HapaSpace
SDGs4 Mentor Award
- Stella Gyimaah Larbi -Global Teacher/ ED Out International
- Nutsuakor Foster Asempa -Facilitator, GES, District: Shai Osudoku District
SDGs5 ward
- Edwina Gilda Annan (Auntie Nyaniba)- Media Personality, Entrepreneur/ philanthropist
- Queen Abner Amarachi-Nubian Queens of Ghana
Mentor of the year (Female)
- Queen Abner Amarachi-Nubian Queens of Ghana
- Abiba Iddrisu- Founder, Dakovital, Digital Skills Trainer, Youth Advocate
Service through STEM Award
- Joshua Opoku Agyemang-President IoT Network Hub, Ghana STEM Network
- Desmond Kitsi -Digital Marketing Strategist and Educator
- Teacher Aboagye-STEM Educator
Excellence in Pro Bono Award
- Korbla Johnny Kofi Junior-Teaching Assistant,Ho Technical University
- Rosetta Ntriwaah Boakye –Midwife, SRHR advocate-Founder tellittorosett
Excellence in Women Empowerment Award
- Maxline Chelsy Sey-Station Manager YFm Tadi, Founder: BOSS Up 100 Foundation
- Edwina Gilda Annan (Auntie Nyaniba)-Media Personality, Entrepreneur-Philanthropist
Volunteer Organization Award
- Cape Coast Youth Dev. Association
- Philomena Owusu-Smile Agenda Foundation, Founder & First Executive
- My Help Your Help Foundation
- Ghana Girls Guide Association
Volunteer Group of the Year
- BUZ STOP BOYS
- Volunteer with Ghana
Inspiring Change Award
- Collins Mustapha Akanbi -Founder: Care 4 Lives Foundation
- Nutsuakor Foster Asempa -Facilitator, GES ,District: Shai Osudoku District
- Benjamin Asante -Co-Founder and Vice President Irish Africa Saving Lives.
- Joshua Opoku Agyemang-President IoT Network Hub, Ghana STEM Network.
Student Volunteer Award
- Davina Nana Ama Nkrumah-Buansi-Student: University of Ghana
- Abass Abdul-Haalik- President, Nanung Youth Activists
- Ayetor Elikplim- Student- Ho Technical University
Volunteering for climate change
- ADOI Josiah Spio-Garbrah-Fire Safety Officer, Ghana Fire Service
- Abdul Rashid Wumpini Alhasasan
- Ummy Relief Foundation/ End Plasticsoup
National Service Award
- Dr. E.T. Jamani Jnr, CGIA- etConsult, etPublishing, etMentorship
- Teacher Aboagye-STEM Educator
- Joshua Opoku Agyemang-President IoT Network Hub, Ghana STEM Network
- Kanyir Kuube-Isaan-Impact Manager, Action through Enterprise (ATE)