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The Ghanaian Women's Courage Awards which was held at Holiday in Select on September 30th, 2006 was an evening of inspiration, glamour and much fun fair as women were recognized for their contribution not only to the Ghanaian community but to society at large.
This year's awards went to women from various sectors of the community such as, foreign affairs, business, immigration, entrepreneur, young leader, volunteer and career. There were performances as usual by Nouvel Expose a Somali dance group and a solo dance performance by a Ghanaian dancer, our keynote speaker was MP Judy Sgro the current minister for Status of women Canada. Enjoy the pictures and be encouraged and inspired to be your best!
The 2006 Ghanaian Women's Courage Award recipients were ... |
- Ms.Vida Brefo - Kleopatra Cosmetics
- Ms. Susan Annobil - Chancellor of Ghana High Commission
- Eve Labi - community worker and poet
- Ann Ankaman - Youth leader
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- Madam Sophie Nsiah Yeboah - immigration consultant
- Anti Betty - Women's organization leader
- Elizabeth Berko - for passing on traditions and culture
- Madam Hannah Adjeitey - for volunteering her time to care for members of the community
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Stay tuned as we bring you the dates and locations of our progammes for 2007! Stay Blessed!
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Three lovely african women at the 2006 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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African Dancers.
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Agnes singing both the Ghanaian and Canadian anthems.
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Agnes Somers, first Ghanaian woman to open a grocery store business!
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Anna Ankaman receives her award from her mom!
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Anna receives recognition from the office of MP Ruby Dhalla for her Community involvement.
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Anti Betty leader of women's group receives her award!
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Elizabeth Berko receives her Award!
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Helena Yarney, Co MC.
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Our Hostesses, Cynthia & Akos
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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Giving her speech after receiving her award
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The recipients of the 2006 awards!
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Photo by: Anthony Aidoo
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One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential.
Without courage, we cannot practise any other virtue with consistency,
we can't be kind, true, merciful, generous or honest.
... Maya Angelou.
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