Mr Michael Foli Jackidy, a Ghana News Agency (GNA) stringer, has been adjudged the Volta Region’s Best Journalist for 2025 at the fourth Volta Regional Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards.
He also won the Best Disability Reporter and Best Tourism Reporter awards at the ceremony held in Ho, bringing his total number of awards to three.
The recognition highlights his contributions to journalism, particularly in promoting disability inclusion and tourism development through his reportage.
The event was themed, “Unlocking the Tourism Potentials of Ghana: Positioning Volta as the New Sustainable Frontier.”
Speaking on behalf of the award winners, Mr Jackidy expressed appreciation to the organisers for recognising their contributions to the media industry.
He said the awards would motivate journalists to remain committed to their professional responsibilities and contribute to national development through responsible journalism.
He also acknowledged the support and cooperation of stakeholders who had contributed to the achievements of the award recipients.
Eight other journalists and media practitioners were also recognised for their contributions to journalism in the region.
Among them was Mr Edward Williams, an Editor, was named Best Health Reporter, while Mr Daniel Agbesi Latsu, received the Best Agricultural Reporter award.
Mr Desmond Selasi Aggor emerged as a multiple award winner, receiving honours in four categories: Best Sports Reporter, Best Education Reporter, Best Business/Economic Reporter, and Most Promising Journalist of the Year.
Mr Fred Quame Asare was named Best Community Reporter, while Ho FM won the Best Morning Show Station award. Ms Sabina was recognised as the Best Student Journalist.
A total of 50 entries were received for the awards.
The 4th Volta Regional GJA Media Awards, organised by the Volta Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association, was held at the Skyplus Hotel and Resort in Ho on Saturday.
The event was held under the theme: “Unlocking the Tourism Potentials of Ghana: Positioning Volta Region as the New Sustainable Frontier.”
The awards seek to recognise and celebrate journalists whose work promotes public awareness, accountability, and development in the Volta Region.
They were presented with Plagues and TV sets.
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