Ace Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, celebrated software engineer Farida Bedwei and former black stars skipper Stephen Appiah were among the six individuals honoured at the maiden edition of the Allianz Awards.
The other award winners include Olympic athlete Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Paralympian Charles Nartei and anti-human trafficking activist Sheila Sossu Perenyi.
The awards ceremony which is the creation of Allianz Ghana, an established stakeholder in the Ghanaian insurance market, in collaboration with OAfrica was organised to celebrate people who have conquered their challenges in life to succeed.
Speaking at the receipt of a Lifetime Achievement Award, the former captain of the Senior National Team Stephen Appiah commended Allianz insurance for investing in the underprivileged.
He also recounted some striving moments of his football career.
“Today, the charcoal seller’s son has won a white shirt. It has been a long journey from Chorkor to Italy, to East Legon. God is good, on behalf of my wife my family, I will like to say big thanks to God for how far He has brought me, I will like to thank the organisers of this wonderful event and all those who supported me throughout my career” he said.
“I remember Chorkor days when after training you don’t even have food to eat and the kenkey sellers try to offer you something, but today I’m standing here as Stephen Appiah. This is going to motivate me to do more for God and country” the former Black Stars skipper added.
On his part, ace investigative journalist Anass Aremeyaw Anas said there is still more to be done for self and country after he collected the biggest award for the Brave category.
ABOUT THE AWARDS
Allianz Ghana, an established stakeholder in the Ghanaian insurance market, in collaboration with OAfrica, organised the “Allianz Awards 2017,” a special ceremony which recognises individuals who have gone above and beyond all kinds of difficulties to achieve their dreams. The event took place at the National Theatre, on Saturday, June 17th, 2017.
The awards ceremony proceeds would be channelled into helping the poor and needy, largely orphans.
The audience was also treated to good music by Manifest, Efya, Haywire, Lady Jay and other artist.
categories and winners
Anas Aremeyaw Anas Brave
Stephen Appiah live time Achievement
Farida Bedwei Achievement Beyond Boundaries
Sheila Sossu Perenyi Make a Difference
Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah Purpose
Charles Natei Hero
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By: Anass S. Seidu/citifmonline.com/Ghana