6th Mentorship and Volunteerism Excellence Summit and Awards 2025: Official Nominees Unveiled

Organizers of the Mentorship and Volunteerism Excellence Awards (MVE Awards) have released the full list of nominees for the 2025 edition, marking another milestone in recognizing trailblazers who champion mentorship and volunteerism across Ghana and the African continent.

Now in its sixth year, the MVE Awards highlight individuals, groups, and organizations whose efforts demonstrate exceptional commitment to community upliftment and positive social change. This year’s summit and ceremony will be held under the theme “Reimagining Mentorship and Volunteerism in the Digital Era: Technology, Transforming Practices, and Connecting Communities.” The theme emphasizes the growing role of digital innovation in expanding access, strengthening mentorship frameworks, and enabling stronger connections within communities.

The awards will celebrate individuals and institutions making significant contributions to youth development and community empowerment. Honourees were selected for their dedication to service, leadership, and their impact on advancing mentorship and volunteerism at local, national, and continental levels.

The announcement builds on the momentum of the National Mentoring Day celebration held on July 18, 2025. The event showcased the Impact Series—a collaborative initiative featuring ICS Africa, Studentpreneur Africa Network, GhanaThink Foundation, Blossom Academy, Girls’ Education Initiative of Ghana, and the National Youth Authority. Collectively, these partners engaged more than 900 participants through mentorship sessions, skills training, and inspirational engagements. The effort underscored a shared national commitment to inclusive youth development.

This year’s activities also support a long-term goal: mentoring one million youth and startups by 2030. Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, the initiative aims to empower young Ghanaians with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Organizers say technology, strategic partnerships, and community-driven programs will be central to sustaining the initiative’s impact.

The 2025 MVE Awards build on a tradition of celebrating outstanding contributions to social development. Each nominee represents excellence in service, innovation, and leadership.

The event is scheduled for November 15, 2025, at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre for Excellence in ICT in Accra.

Stakeholders, partners, and the general public are invited to attend an evening dedicated to celebrating the transformative power of mentorship and volunteerism in shaping a more inclusive and empowered society.

Below are the list of the 2025 MVE Awards Nominees:

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

Mentor of the year (Female)

Queen Abner Amarachi-Nubian Queens of Ghana

 Abiba Iddrisu- Founder, Dakovital, Digital Skills Trainer, Youth Advocate

Excellence in Mentorship Award

Dr. E.T. Jamani Jnr, CGIA- etConsult, etPublishing, etMentorship

Joshua Odoi- Snr-Software Developer 

 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

Social Entrepreneur Award

Joshua Opoku Agyemang-President IoT Network Hub, Ghana STEM Network.

Peter Asare Nyarko -Executive Director, Center for Financial Literacy Education Africa

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

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

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

Pay it Forward Hub Award

Kumasi Hive

HapaSpace

Excellence in Entrepreneurship Mentorship

Gladys Ekyem-Andoh- Program Officer, Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC)

Erin Akua Porche’-Global Works Consulting Group, Radically Rich Innovation Hub

 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

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

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)