The host of Ridge FM 104.9 radio program dubbed Love on Ridge at the Tamale Technical University Mr Godwin A. Apullah (aka DJ Ambassador) was on Saturday 30th of November 2019, adjudged the winner of Gender and Family Program of the year at the second edition of the Hyperlink Media Awards 2019 held in Sunyani.
The award ceremony which took place at the plush Eusbett International Conference Center, (EICC) saw Mr Apullah beating four other shortlisted contestants with over 1000 votes in that category.
He went home with a plaque, certificate, and medal and also a certificate of recognition as a Media Star in Ghana.
Speaking to Wesaygh.com an Online News Portal, Mr Apullah said his victory is an indication that people listen to and enjoy his programs adding that the program has impacted positively in the lives of many young people who want to go into healthy relationships. He said he will continue to educate, inform and entertain his listeners about how they should take good care of their partners.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Hyperlink Media, Mr Arnold Mashud, in his opening remarks stated that the award scheme is one of the credible awards schemes in Ghana which gives the opportunity to all media practitioners in the country and recognize their effort for championing the voice of voiceless in the society including their developmental challenges. He said the award scheme is very transparent because at the end of the day people get to know how much votes they had.
It would surprise you to know that because of this award, we visited the 16 regions of this country. The awards are not meant for only those working in the big towns. You can be in a remote area but your work would be recognized, he said.
Full list of the winners in the various categories:
Media Personality of the Year Audrey Akosua Tindana
Media Development Award Kwame Adinkra, Ibrahim Musa Kessel and Adib Sani
Producer of the Year William Benjamin Peters
Educative Program of the Year The Active Youth, Diamond FM
Political Program of the Year Political Forum, Naagyei FM, Ejura.
Radio Program of the Year Total Sports, Nkomode FM.
Television Station of the Year TV3
Television Personality of the Year Nana Osei Kesse, Kesben TV
Newspaper of the Year Daily Graphic
Online Portal of the Year Myjoyonline
Online Journalist of the Year Richmond Nana
Media Group of the Year Angel Group of Companies
Graphic Designer of the Year Sarkodie Arthur Philip
Story of the Year Snakebite story, Nkilgi FM
Gender and Family Program of the Year Love on Ridge, Ridge FM
Entertainment Personality of the Year DJ Chelsea, Sungmale FM
Television Program of the Year The Gbewa Show, NTV
News Program of the Year News360, TV3
Female Radio Presenter of the Year Audrey Tindana, Angel FM, Sunyani
Sports Program of the Year Angel Sports, Angel FM
Sports Media Personality of the Year Don Summer, Angel FM
Promising TV Station of the Year (Southern sector) Angel TV
Promising TV Station (Middle Belt) BA TV
Entertainment Show of the Year E-360, Nkomode FM
Honorary Media Star Award Abdul Hayeed Momeen and Mr Kwami Sefa Kaye
Peoples Choice Awards Fada Abraham, Media General
Technician of the Year Deryo Kofi Ibrahim, Sagani TV
Media Student Journalist of the year Gazare Malik
Meanwhile, Veteran Broadcaster, Tommy Annan Forson was the first person to be inducted into Hall of Fame of Hyperlink Media Awards.
Sunyani based Nimdee FM was also recognized for its commitment and contribution towards the media development in Ghana.