By Benjamin Akoto, GNA
Sunyani, (Bono), Sept. 21, GNA – Mr Lawrence Yeboah Gyan, a journalist working with Wisdom FM, the Catholic University of Ghana (CUG)’s campus radio was at the weekend adjudged the 2025 Bono Regional Best Journalist.
He won two other awards in Health and Medical Care and Children Advocacy categories at the fourth edition of the Bono Regional Journalists Awards organised by the Bono Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Sunyani.
Other awardees included Mr Biiya Mukusah Ali of the Graphic Communications Group Limited bagging two awards in the Tourism and Agriculture/Agri-business Reporting (Print), Mr Daniel Bruce Dzirasah of the New Times Corporation also winning two awards in Development Reporting and Mining Reporting.
Mr Claud Kumi Abisa of Media General won the Tourism (Electronic) category while Mr Emmanuel Kwadwo Gyan, a reporter at the Sunyani-based Sky FM adjudged the best Radio (Electronic) Documentary Reporter.
Mr Precious Semevor of the Multimedia Group also won the Energy and Green Transition category with Mr Edward Adjei-Frimpong a freelancer winning the Business and Financial Reporting category.
Others include Mr Michael Sarpong Mfum of Channel One TV won the education category with Mr Kwasi Kumi Boadu, a presenter at the Sunyani-based Service Radio adjudging the Best Morning Show Host.
Mr Osei Kwame Laar of Suncity Radio also won the Best Newscaster in Akan, while Ms Jasmine Akwaboah of Moonlight FM was honoured as the only female who filed an entry for the awards.
Dr Leonard Victor Amengor and Mr Charles Koomson, retired journalists were also awarded for their contribution to the growth and development of the media in the region.
Institutions like ActionAid Ghana, Newmont Ahafo Development Foundation (NADeF), the Bank of Ghana and Nsoatreman Community Bank were awarded for supporting GJA activities in the region.
Mr Gyan said he was highly elated about the recognition, describing his award not merely as a plaque, but as a reflection of professional journey and the responsibility that came with journalism.
“This is because, as a young journalist, I have the opportunity to work with the Ghana News Agency and there I recognized that every fact and source matters and every story carry a responsibility”.
GNA
Edited by Dennis Peprah/Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Benjamin Akoto, GNA
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