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The 2005 awards were organized and presented by Anna Aidoo. The purpose of this annual event is to celebrate the courage of women to succeed and
to honour them for the work they have done and continue to do in the community. This year's recipients came from all walks of life,
various professions, a church, students, business women and a single parent.
The 2005 Ghanaian Women's Courage Award recipients were ... |
- Professor Baaba Folson,
- Elizabeth Acquaye,
- Regina Thompson,
- Francis Antwi Amponsah,
- Adwoa Badoe,
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- Kay Morris,
- Bernadette Poku,
- Pastor Eleanor Adu Anane,
- Rose Arkutu Vorsah
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Nearly 200 people attended the Awards. There was entertainment by A Caribbean Gospel performer, a soloist who sang "His eye is on the sparrow",
youth who performed a traditional African dance, poetry by both Nana Yeboah and Nicole Noel, both renowned artist in the community.
Participants were also delighted with a delicious dinner and dance that lasted till daybreak.
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"I am going to live my dream so I get an award",
"Ghanaian women have been recognized finally for their work",
"This event will grow into a megafest and we will be there to celebate it". |
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Next years Award are scheduled for July 8th! Circle your calendar now!
Don't miss the excitement, culture and the atmosphere of the courage to succeed! |
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A group of attendees at the 2005 Ghanaian Women's Courage Awards.
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Professor Baaba Folson of University of Toronto being presented with her award.
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Youth performing a cultural dance called Adowa, at the awards, dressed in the traditional kente cloth.
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Kay Morris of Kay Morris Foudation entertaining the crowd with her sensational gospel singing.
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Elizabeth Acquaye of Afro Beauty receiving her award.
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Attendees and recepients join in to perform the traditional Ghanaian dance called Adowa.
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Bernadette Poku, a nurse, an award recipient and a poet performs a poem at the awards.
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Regina Thompson of the Ontario Human Rights Commission receiving her award.
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Francis Antwi Amponsah receiving her award from Vida Prempeh.
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Pastor Eleanor Adu Anane of Peace Light Ministries receiving her award.
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Anna Aidoo presenting Rose Arkutu Vorsah with her award.
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May Hughes presenting Adwoa Badoe with her award.
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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For I know the plans I have for you
Plans to prosper you and not to harm you
Plans to give you hope and a future
... Jeremiah 29:11
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