Speaking at the Ghana Women Awards 2025 ceremony held at the Accra International Conference Centre, Madam Baffoe-Bonnie said her ultimate goal is to leave behind a prison service that upholds accountability and prioritises the welfare of both officers and inmates.

“My vision is to leave behind a modernised prison system that holds people accountable, one that recognises the welfare of officers, staff, and inmates,” she said.

The event, which honoured more than 20 exceptional Ghanaian women for their contributions to national development, saw Madam Baffoe-Bonnie receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for her over 37 years of dedicated service to the Ghana Prisons Service.

Her recognition follows a previous honour in 2013, when she was named Outstanding Female Prisons Officer by the same organisation, a reflection of her consistency, professionalism, and long-standing dedication to prison reform.

Before her appointment as Director General, she served in several high-level capacities, including Director of Prisons Health, Technical & Services; Director of Operations; Director of Services; and Deputy Director-General (Finance and Administration).

These experiences, she noted, have equipped her with the insight to drive transformation within the service.

Dressed elegantly in her immaculate official attire, Madam Baffoe-Bonnie expressed appreciation to President John Mahama, her family, personnel of the Ghana Prisons Service, and the organisers of the awards.

She also dedicated the award to the inmates she affectionately referred to as her “royals.”

“I dedicate this award to my royals — the prison inmates. They motivate me every day. Each time I walk through the prison walls and see them, I feel compelled to push harder to give them second chances,” she said.

“Our goal is not to encourage anyone to end up in prison, but to help those who do find their worth and live meaningful lives after release.”

The organisers of the Ghana Women Awards, Brein Consult, expressed gratitude to sponsors including Perla Mineral Water, CompuGhana, Hollantex (official fabric sponsor), Ecobank, Ginny Rice, and The Honest Man for supporting this year’s edition.

Since its inception in 2009, the Ghana Women Awards held under the auspices of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has celebrated women whose contributions have shaped Ghana’s progress in diverse fields.

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Organized by Brein Consult, the event marked 15 years of celebrating the achievements of distinguished Ghanaian women across various sectors, to inspire others to aspire to greatness.

Over the years, the Ghana Women Awards has not only been a platform for recognizing excellence but also a vital tool in the advocacy for gender equality.

Through this platform, Brein Consult continues to encourage women to take bold steps into traditionally male-dominated fields, promoting inclusion and equal opportunities for all.

This year’s celebration was particularly special, as it marked the 15th anniversary of the Ghana Women Awards Foundation (GWAF).

To commemorate this milestone, GWAF launched the ‘Mother and Child Care Fund.’

This initiative is set to offer both financial and social support to mothers and their newborns who are detained in hospitals due to unpaid medical bills, addressing a critical issue faced by many vulnerable families.

The awards ceremony was a true celebration of womanhood, graced by some of the country’s most prominent figures and featuring enthralling performances by Highlife legend Dada KD, gospel sensation Empress Gifty, and the Arc Band. Renowned young poet Nakeeyat Dramani Sam also captivated the audience with her powerful spoken word performances.

The highlight of the night came with the presentation of the coveted Legendary Woman Award, which went to Madam Belinda Doris Arkorful, CEO of Linda Dor. Other honorary awards were presented to iconic actress Grace Omaboe, also known as Maame Dokono, gospel duo Tagoe Sisters, Afi Amoro, CEO of Jandel, and Hajia Hawa Meizongo, CEO of Silverline Productions, for their exceptional contributions to society.

In the private sector, several women were honoured for their outstanding accomplishments, including Belinda Naa Odey Amarteifio as Outstanding Female HR Executive and Rev. Dr. Colleen Opoku-Amuaben for her work as an Outstanding Female Pastor and philanthropist. Linda Asong of Lyran Collections was recognized as the Outstanding Female Fashion Designer, while Therestella Obosu Tei-Kwabla was named the Most Promising Lady.

Linda Vasnani, COO of Conship Ghana Limited, won Corporate Woman of the Year, and Thelma Otuko Doku was awarded Outstanding Female Architect; Media personality Deloris Frimpong Manso, popularly known as Delay, was named Outstanding Female Media Personality, with Beatrice Spio Garbrah and Wendy Shay taking home awards for Outstanding Journalist and Outstanding Female Entertainer, respectively.

In the public sector, awards were given to exemplary women such as SWOII Logah Patience Ablah for her service in the Ghana Armed Forces, DOP Gloria Essandoh for her contributions to the Prisons Service, and Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo for her excellence in nursing.

Others include DCFO Doris Lamptey of the Fire Service, Assistant Commissioner Adjei Odi Christiana of CEPS, Dr. Ama Kyerewaa Edwin for her work as an Outstanding Female Doctor, Dr. Ernestina Asiedua for her role as an Outstanding Midwife, and Deputy Commissioner Edith Penelope Arhin for her contributions to the Immigration Service.

The Ghana Women Awards 2024 was more than just a celebration of individual accomplishments; it was a testament to the power of collective progress and the potential for women to shape the future of the nation.

Through initiatives like the ‘Mother and Child Care Fund’ and the continued recognition of trailblazing women, Brein Consult is paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable Ghana.

She was named as the Outstanding Female Entertainer of the Year at this year’s edition of Ghana Women Awards.

The star-studded event was held at the Accra International Conference Centre over the weekend.

The Award scheme aims at celebrating the strong, daring and confident women who are continuously impacting society across all sectors and public service institutions; from politics, health, education, sports, law, security to showbiz.

In her field of entertainment, Piesie Esther was adjudged the best and honoured with a golden award and citation.

In her acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude to the Almighty for seeing her through and making her get the recognition she deserves.

In her view, the award is a testament that when a job is done diligently, amazing things can happen.

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