Ace Corporate Communication strategist, Madam Esther Cobbah emerged the ultimate winner (Woman of the Wear) at the fifth edition of the Ghana Outstanding Women’s Award (GOWA) held on Saturday at the Tang Palace Hotel in Accra.
Her excellence in corporate communications spanning decades stirred organizers of the prestigious award to best the flagship honour on her.
The flagship winner’s initiatives are credited for the influx of foreign investors to Ghana for Oil exploration; giving the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation the base seismic data for the discovery of oil in 2007.
She was also the first corporate woman to develop a communication strategy for the benefits of LPG gas, helping to move Ghanaians from the use of charcoal stoves. Through that initiative, she developed KLEEKCOOK Stoves which use gas instead of charcoal.
She holds degrees from the University of Ghana, Legon and Cornell University. With over 30 years of experience in the communication field, Madam Cobbah is also the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Communications Africa Ltd (Stratcomm Africa), a communication and reputation management agency based in Ghana, which has served over 150 local and international clients.
n an address after receiving the award, Madam Cobbah expressed appreciation to the organizers for the recognition and honour.
The CEO of ASKOF Productions, the organizers of the event, Mrs Afua Asantewaa Aduonum commended all the nominees for the positive roles they are playing in their communities.
She touched on how the journey had been tough, but her team’s resilience and support from sponsors had sustained the event.
The night saw great musical performances from iconic gospel trio-Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Mr Drew and Akatakyie.
The award scheme seeks to reward women who are impacting lives positively in their communities with projects and programs. It received sponsorship from Tasty Tom with support from; Twellium Industrial Limited, Care Front Travel and Tours, Perfect Finishing Stainless Steel Company, Ike City Group, Tang Palace Hotel, Floral Tissue, Top Choko and Sunlight, fortune rice, chartma herbal clinic, Eye360 Security and Frytol.
Below is the entire list of winners at the GOWA;
Outstanding Woman Beauty Pageant – Miss Galaxy Ghana
Outstanding Woman NGO – Najel Foundation
Outstanding Women Network – SSNIT Ladies Club
Outstanding Woman Model – Harriet Sedina Alubankudi
Outstanding Woman in Sports – Evelyn Badu
Outstanding Woman Sports Journalist – Abigail Sena Sosu
Outstanding Woman in Education – Selina Agyei
Outstanding Woman Beautician – Glitz Galleria
Outstanding Woman in Agribusiness – Yaa Amekudzi
Outstanding Woman in Film – Jessica Williams
Outstanding Woman Fashion Designer – Nateki Couture
Outstanding Woman Young Entrepreneur – Nana Ama Agyeiwaa
Outstanding Woman Young TV personality – Maxbel Coleman
Outstanding Woman Advocate – Dr. Hannah-Lisa Tetteh
Outstanding Woman Innovation/Invention – Felikah Mahama
Outstanding Woman Radio personality – Abena Pokua Ahwenee
Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur – Alice Nartey
Outstanding Woman in Health – Louisa A. Satekla
Outstanding Woman in Music – Rose Adjei
Shero of the year – Etwereso Hemaa
Outstanding Woman Beauty Queen – Engracia Afua Mofuman
Outstanding Woman TV personality – Maame Afia Pinamang
Woman of the year – Madam Esther Cobbah
Hero of the year – Notse Professor Nii Nortey Owuo IV