By: Kwame Bediako
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) on Saturday, November 8, 2025, held its 29th Media Awards ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, recognizing journalists who showed exceptional dedication and professionalism throughout the year.
The event celebrated standout achievements across various media platforms, with Godwin Asidiba emerging as Journalist of the Year and Doreen Ampofo of Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) winning Best Female Journalist.
Excellence in news reporting was acknowledged in print, broadcast, and online media. Severious Kale-Dery from Daily Graphic won Best Print News Reporting, while freelance journalist Nabil Ahmed Rufai was named Best Television News Reporter.
Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman of the EIB Network was awarded Best Radio News Reporter, and Albert Oppong Ansah of the Ghana News Agency (GNA) took home the prize for Best Online News Reporting, reflecting the diverse strengths in Ghanaian journalism.
The awards also celebrated excellence in feature and documentary storytelling. Rachel Kakraba of GBC won Best Radio Feature Reporting, and Doreen Ampofo earned Best Radio Documentary Reporting.
Godwin Asidiba secured Best Television Documentary Reporting, reinforcing his recognition as Journalist of the Year. Other key winners included Muftau Nabila Abdulai for Sports Reporting and Abigail Annoh of Ghanaian Times for Health Reporting.
Journalists specializing in various fields also received honors. Nabil Ahmed Rufai was recognized for Arts and Entertainment reporting, while Rosemond Akuorkor Adjetey from GHONE TV won for Business and Economics.
The prestigious Akoto Apaw Award for Democracy and Good Governance went to Ebenezer Madugu of Atinka. Doreen Ampofo won additional accolades as Best Gender Reporter, highlighting her remarkable contributions to the industry.
Broadcast stations and programs were also celebrated for outstanding performance. GTV and Citi FM were named Best English TV and Radio Stations, respectively, while Adom TV and Peace FM were awarded Best Akan TV and Radio Stations.
Showbiz A-Z won Best English Radio Entertainment Program, and Asempa’s Ekosis3n took Best Radio or TV Program.
Clinton Yeboah from KNUST was recognized as Best Student Journalist, showcasing emerging talent in Ghana.
Full List of Winners Below:
GJA Journalist of the Year
Godwin Asidiba
Best Female Journalist of the Year
Doreen Ampofo, GBC
Best in News Reporting (Print)
Severious Kale-Dery, Daily Graphic
Best in News Reporting (Television)
Nabil Ahmed Rufai, Freelance
Best in News Reporting (Radio)
Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman, EIB Network
Best in News Reporting (Online)
Albert Oppong Ansah, GNA
Winner for Best in Feature Reporting (Radio)
Rachel Kakraba, GBC
Best Reporting in Documentary (Radio)
Doreen Ampofo, GBC
Best Reporting in Documentary (Television)
Godwin Asidiba, Media General
Best Columnist (Print)
Edmund Smith-Asante, Daily Graphic
Best Columnist (Online)
Samuel Dowuona, TECHFOCUS
Best in Sports Reporting
Muftau Nabila Abdulai, MyJoyOnline
Best in Education Reporting
Peter Agengre, GBC
Best in Photojournalism
James Amoo, GNA
Best Reporter for Arts and Entertainment
Nabil Ahmed Rufai, Freelance
Best Reporter in Business and Economics
Rosemond Akuorkor Adjetey, GHONE TV
Best in Science and Environmental Reporting
Akwasi Agyei Annim, Channel 1 TV
Best in Health Reporting
Abigail Annoh, Ghanaian Times
Winner of Akoto Apaw Award for Democracy and Good Governance
Ebenezer Madugu, Atinka
Best Gender Reporter
Doreen Ampofo, GBC
Best Crime and Court Reporter
Justice Agbenorsi, Daily Graphic
Best Reporter in Domestic Tourism
Anass Sabit, JOYNEWS
Best Reporter in Road Safety
Issifu Dasmani Laary, GNA
Best Reporter for Illegal Mining
Ohemeng Tawiah, JoyNews
Best English TV Station
GTV
Best English Radio Station
Citi FM
Best Akan TV Station
Adom TV
Best Akan Radio Station
Peace FM
Best English Radio Entertainment Programme of the Year
Showbiz A-Z
Best Disability Reporter
Esther Aidoo, GBC
Best Newspaper Layout Award
Daily Graphic
Best Student Journalist of the Year
Clinton Yeboah, KNUST
Best Radio or TV Program
Asempa (Ekosis3n)
