The 2023 Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) have been officially launched by Global Media Alliance, a leading integrated marketing and communications firm. This event sets the stage for a year of celebration and recognition within the beverage industry. Nominations for the awards opened on January 11 and will continue until February 26, 2024. As part of the launch, a new award category called “Sustainability Champion of the Year” was introduced.

This category recognizes businesses actively leading the charge towards sustainable practices in the beverage industry. The importance of environmental and social responsibility was emphasized during the launch, highlighting the need to protect the environment for continued benefits.

The beverage industry’s significant contribution to national development, economic growth, job creation, and impactful community initiatives was also acknowledged. The awards aim to spur excellence among industry players.

In addition to the awards night, Global Media Alliance will organize a masterclass for bartenders and a beverage village party to bring participating beverage companies closer to their consumers.

The Ghana Beverage Awards have been spotlighting compelling beverage brands and advancing industry knowledge and technology adoption for eight years.

Mr. Prosper Yao Ledi, the President of the Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana (ABCECG), has been vocal about the challenges faced by building contractors in Ghana. Mr. Ledi has urged building contractors to embrace innovation and resilience in the face of an increasingly challenging business environment.

He emphasizes that contractors must develop innovative strategies to remain competitive during these difficult times. The ABCECG stands ready to support them in this endeavor.
He addressed issues such as delayed payments, unfair contract awards, and harassment by statutory agencies, Mr. Ledi has called for government intervention.

He believes that timely project completion can save the country significant financial losses due to escalating costs. He encourages the government to recognize construction as a crucial sector for growth and secure funding before project commencement to avoid payment delays.

Mr. Ledi commends foreign contractors for their ethical practices and encourages local contractors to join ABCECG for knowledge sharing and technology transfer. He advocates for a more collaborative relationship between the building industry and the government, emphasizing the need for a united front in the face of adversity.