The 17th Africa Role Model Awards 2026, organised by the Young Professionals and Youth Coalition (YPYC) Foundation, has announced its shortlisted nominees.
The winners will be unveiled and celebrated at the 17th Transform Summit on Saturday, October 31 at the ISSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon.
The programme begins at 12:00 noon under the theme ‘Leadership in Action: Breaking Barriers and Building Success’.
Chief of Staff of the Republic of Ghana Dr. Julius Debrah is expected to attend as Special Guest of Honour.
The nominees, drawn from the most outstanding transformational leaders slated for the various categories of the 2026 awards, are:
HRM King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II (Ga Mantse), Professor Kwesi Dartey-Baah (Vice Chancellor, Central University), Rev. Dr Stephen Wengam (General Superintendent, Assemblies of God), Lady Rosemond Prempeh (Psychologist/Pastor/Entrepreneur, Ultimate Charismatic Centre), Mohammed Nurideen (Founder and CEO, Northshore Apparel Gh Ltd), Ms Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku Esq. (Broadcaster, Media General), Ms Esther Cobbah (CEO, Stratcom Africa and Convenor, Flower and Garden Movement), Mr Michael Asiedu Antwi (Retired Partner, PwC/Consultant), Ing. Dr Peace Amoatey (Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering, University of Ghana, Legon), Samuel Naamgina (Student, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani), Ms Sonali Thakrar (Educationist/Trainer, Republic of Kenya), Hon. Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong (Legal Adviser to the President of Ghana and Council Chairperson, University of Ghana), Hon. Collins Adomako (Member of Parliament, Afigya Kwabre North), Hon. George Opare Addo Esq. (Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment) and Ing. Philip Badger (Energy/Power Plant Consultant/Philanthropist).
The organisers say the event is meant to celebrate exceptional leadership, innovation and empowerment across Africa.