Vlisco has nominated three persons for The Vlisco Women’s Month Award.
The nominees are Broadcast Journalist, Kokui Selormey, founder and executive director of the Girls education initiative of Ghana, GEIG, Elizabeth Akua – Nyarko Patterson and CEO of Clean Team Ghana, Valerie Labi – Okudzeto.
Who is Kokui Selormey?
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Kokui Selormey is the award winning co-host of a leading TV breakfast show and a classical singer. Her vocal talent has taken her to concert venues across the United States and Ghana with a repertoire ranging from classical music to traditional melodies. She uses her talents to help raise funds for many charitable causes and is an advisor to a non-governmental organization that supports the survival of children in Ghana.
Why is she nominated?
Kokui Selormey is a leading Television and Radio personality in Ghana who inspires many young women who want to follow in her foot steps. She also helps to educate Ghanaians on the beauty of classical music through her musical talent. She knows Vlisco for some time already, as she has hosted Vlisco events and wears Vlisco regularly. She is very stylish and serves as an inspiration to most Ghanaian women.
How I turned my dream into reality
I turned my dream into reality by working hard, leaning on the right people for support, learning from my mistakes, persevering during tough times and maintaining my faith.
How ultimate dream for women in my country is
My ultimate dream for women in this country is to continue to excel in our chosen careers, to support other women in doing the same and to love ourselves wholeheartedly just as we are. It is also my wish that as we pursue our career goals, we also maintain the balance that fosters a stable home environment. Our roles as career women are quite complex but the success of a family also depends on our willingness to sacrifice at the appropriate times and support our families accordingly.
Who is Elizabeth Akua-Nyarko Patterson?
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Elizabeth is the founder and executive director of the Girls Education Initiative of Ghana, a foundation that provides academic and financial support for girls including applicants with special needs. Her personal experience of acquiring a physical disability after a traumatic brain injury combined with academic research into this area, compelled her to start the foundation and ensure that at least 10% of students admitted had a special need.
Why is she nominated?
We were touched by Elizabeth’s story. The fact that despite all that had happened in her life she has proven that disability is not inability. She has strong values and a big dream of ensuring all girls and women have equal footing in Ghana and across the globe. Her story will inspire many women in Ghana
How I turned my dream into reality
Through a lot of hard work, discipline, dedication, and associating myself with like minded people who are supportive of my vision for myself personally and professionally.
How ultimate dream for women in my country is
I’d like to see women and girls be on equal footing as their male counterparts.
Who is Valarie Labi-Okudzeto?
http://dream.vlisco.com/nominees/valerie-labi-okudzeto
From an early age, Valerie was always actively seeking opportunities that allowed her to innovate and create positive change. Today she is the CEO of Clean Team Ghana, dedicated to improving sanitation services in Ghana. Her aim is revolutionise how waste is removed from households and furthermore catalyse innovation and commercialisation of municipal waste.
Why is she nominated?
Valerie Labi is a young woman who has been making a difference from an early age. She is determined to use her business expertise in ways that will benefit the people of Ghana and to tackle a very important issue affecting Africa – sanitation. Her story is an inspiration to all especially the young people of Ghana.
How ultimate dream for women in my country is
My dream has always been to utilise my talents in business to improve living standards in Ghana. I have made this a reality. As every time I provide a toilet to someone’s home, I know that I’ve brought dignity and cleanliness to that family. I’ve only been able to achieve this by staying focused and working with a team of dedicated, passionate and like minded people.
My Ultimate dream for women in my country is:
To provide every woman in Ghana a clean toilet and also a safe and dignified place to go. Free from the threats.
The Vlisco Women’s Month Award, honours the outstanding achievements of West and Central African women by identifying and rewarding those who inspire others to realise their dreams. Elected by public vote, the winners, who become Vlisco’s new ambassadors for 2015, will be revealed during the Vlisco Women’s Month Award Night at the end of March. People can find out more about the nominees and follow their activities at dream.vlisco.com. For a chance to win fantastic prizes they can vote for their favourite nominee online, in-store or by sms.
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Kojo Agyeman /citifmonline.com