The Mentorship & Volunteerism Excellence (MVE) Summit & Awards has unveiled the maiden edition of its MVE Hall of Impact List 2026, featuring 52 distinguished personalities whose professional achievements, leadership, mentorship, service and contributions to society reflect excellence and meaningful impact.
The inaugural list brings together accomplished individuals from diverse sectors, including business, education, healthcare, diplomacy, media, entrepreneurship, technology, philanthropy, professional development and community service.
Introduced under the theme “Celebrating Excellence. Recognizing Impact. Building Legacies,” the Hall of Impact seeks to spotlight individuals whose contributions extend beyond personal success to influence institutions, develop people, create opportunities and advance social progress.
The initiative marks a significant addition to the MVE recognition platform, expanding its celebration of mentorship and volunteerism to acknowledge distinguished professional contributions, transformative leadership and enduring legacies.
Recognizing Excellence Across Generations and Sectors
The maiden Hall of Impact List reflects the diversity of leadership, innovation and service contributing to Ghana’s development and the broader African story.
Among the personalities featured are Dr. Patrick Gyimah Awuah Jr., Founder and President of Ashesi University; Ing. Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann, renowned academic and STEM education advocate; Prof. Joe-Nat Afutu Clegg-Lamptey, distinguished surgeon and founder of the Breast Society of Ghana; and Rev. Dr. Joyce Rosalind Aryee, respected public servant, corporate leader and mentor.
The list also includes Captain (Rtd.) Prince Kofi Amoabeng, entrepreneur and founder of UT Bank; Dr. Stella Agyenim-Boateng, Vice-Chairperson of Ghana’s Public Services Commission; and Margaret Jackson, an accomplished human resource and leadership development professional.
These personalities represent different generations of leadership whose contributions have helped shape professional practice, institutional development, education and public service.
Celebrating Enterprise, Innovation and Professional Leadership
The 2026 list acknowledges entrepreneurs, executives and professionals whose work demonstrates the importance of innovation, enterprise development and professional excellence.
Among them are Akua Maafo-Dosoo, Sustainability Leader and Chief Executive Officer of LB Group; Cynthia Mawulawoe Kodowu, founder of HR Network Africa; and Enyonam Manye, founder of Ghanaian Farmer TV.
Also featured are Delasie Dogbey, Dr. Clement Asemnyra, Dr. Roseline Itohan Osazuwa, Dr. Seth Mawusi Asafo, Emmanuel Woyome, Gord Afful, Grace Krobo-Edusei, Oscar Bimpong, Papa Kumi Frank, Paa Kwesi Folson and Samuel Kumi Ayim.
Their inclusion highlights the contributions of professionals and entrepreneurs working across leadership development, eco-real estate, education, healthcare, communications, agriculture, technology, business and institutional capacity building.
Honouring Humanitarian Service and Community Transformation
A defining feature of the inaugural Hall of Impact is its recognition of individuals whose work focuses on improving lives, strengthening communities and creating opportunities for vulnerable and underserved populations.
The list includes Abraham Addo, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, Adwoa Fosua Owusu Ofori, Ama Duncan, Benedicta Ama Batcho, Bright Tenbil, Deborah Oduro, Dorcas Apoore, Dr. Grace Gyimah-Boateng, Emma Wilhelmina Halm Danso, and Franklin Adjetey.
Also recognised are Fred Asare, Freeman Daniel Ame, Jeph Acheampong, Mavis Leonards, Nana Kofi Quansah, Omenaa Mensah, Riffath Yakub Abubakar, Regina Honu, Regina Odigie-Olatayo, Dr. Sandra Ayivor, Shirley Abedi-Boafo, Victoria Lebene Osafo-Nkansah and Victoria Naa Shika Quaye.
These personalities are associated with initiatives spanning women’s empowerment, child protection, education, youth mentorship, health advocacy, entrepreneurship, humanitarian assistance and community development.
Their work reflects the importance of service-driven leadership and the role of individuals and grassroots initiatives in responding to social needs.
Recognizing Influence in Media, Communication and Public Engagement
The Hall of Impact also features personalities whose careers and initiatives have contributed to public discourse, education, mentorship and social advocacy.
Among them are Oheneyere Gifty Anti, veteran broadcaster and women’s empowerment advocate; Berla Mundi, media personality and entrepreneur; James Annor Tetteh, Ghanaian social media personality, digital philanthropist and community mobiliser, and Kafui Dey, broadcaster, author and communications professional.
Their inclusion reflects the role of communication, storytelling and public engagement in shaping attitudes, amplifying important social issues and inspiring positive action.
Celebrating International Relations and Diplomatic Leadership
The maiden list also recognizes diplomatic personalities whose professional responsibilities contribute to international cooperation, bilateral relations and institutional partnerships.
They include H.E. Christian Rogg, British High Commissioner to Ghana; H.E. Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, Barbados High Commissioner to Ghana; and H.E. Laura Ranalli, Italian Ambassador to Ghana and Togo.
Their inclusion reflects the Hall of Impact’s broad recognition of leadership and professional service across national and international institutions.
Beyond Recognition: Building a Culture of Impact
The MVE Hall of Impact has been conceived as a platform for celebrating distinguished achievements while encouraging a broader understanding of what constitutes meaningful success.
At its core is the belief that excellence should be recognized not only through professional advancement, business success or public prominence, but also through the positive influence individuals exert on people, institutions and communities.
The initiative highlights the value of mentorship, service, ethical leadership, innovation, social responsibility and sustained contribution.
It also seeks to inspire emerging leaders and younger generations to pursue excellence with a strong sense of purpose and responsibility.
The maiden edition sets the foundation for a recognition platform that celebrates both established personalities and individuals whose contributions may be less visible but remain significant within their professions and communities.
Official MVE Hall of Impact List 2026
The following 52 personalities have been featured in the maiden Hall of Impact List, arranged alphabetically as published by the organizers:
- Abraham Addo
- Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku
- Adwoa Fosua Owusu Ofori
- Akua Maafo-Dosoo
- Ama Duncan
- Benedicta Ama Batcho
- Berla Mundi
- Bright Tenbil
- Captain (Rtd.) Prince Kofi Amoabeng
- Cynthia Mawulawoe Kodowu
- Delasie Dogbey
- Deborah Oduro
- Dorcas Apoore
- Dr. Clement Asemnyra
- Dr. Grace Gyimah-Boateng
- Dr. Itohan Osazuwa
- Dr. Patrick Gyimah Awuah Jr.
- Dr. Seth Mawusi Asafo
- Dr. Stella Agyenim-Boateng
- Emma Wilhelmina Halm Danso
- Emmanuel Woyome
- Enyonam Manye
- Franklin Adjetey
- Fred Asare
- Freeman Daniel Ame
- Gordon Afful
- Grace Krobo-Edusei
- H.E. Christian Rogg
- H.E. Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland
- H.E. Laura Ranalli
- Ing. Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann
- James Annor Tetteh
- Jeph Acheampong
- Kafui Dey
- Margaret Jackson
- Mavis Leonards
- Nana Kofi Quansah
- Oheneyere Gifty Anti
- Omenaa Mensah
- Oscar Bimpong
- Paa Kumi Frank
- Paa Kwesi Folson
- Prof. Joe-Nat Afutu Clegg-Lamptey
- Regina Honu
- Regina Odigie-Olatayo
- Rev. Dr. Joyce Rosalind Aryee
- Riffath Yakub Abubakar
- Samuel Ayim
- Sandra Ayivor
- Shirley Boafo
- Victoria Lebene Osafo-Nkansah
- Victoria Naa Shika Quaye
7th MVE Summit & Awards Scheduled for November 28
The unveiling of the Hall of Impact List comes ahead of the 7th Mentorship & Volunteerism Excellence Summit & Awards, scheduled for Saturday, 28 November 2026, at Airport View Hotel, Accra.
The event will be held under the theme “Mentorship, Leadership and Service: Shaping the Next Generation of Excellence African Leaders.”
The summit and awards will provide a platform for leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, mentors, volunteers, development practitioners and emerging changemakers to engage on the importance of purposeful leadership, mentorship and service in shaping Africa’s future.
The initiative is powered by Captain Foundation and Mentoring Africa 101, with ICS Africa and Studentpreneur Africa Network as partners and Oracle Academy as sponsor.
As the maiden Hall of Impact List is unveiled, the MVE initiative reinforces a central message: lasting achievement is reflected not only in what individuals accomplish for themselves, but also in the opportunities they create, the lives they influence and the legacies they leave behind.
Celebrating Excellence. Recognizing Impact. Building Legacies.
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