Ghana Celebrates Marketing Excellence: CIMG Awards Crown Top Industry Leaders & Media Portal

The 37th Annual National Marketing Performance Awards, orchestrated by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG), convened on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. This esteemed event served as a platform to recognise and celebrate exceptional achievements in marketing and outstanding contributions to business development across Ghana, bringing together industry professionals and organisations for annual commendation.

Among the most distinguished individual accolades, Salem Kalmoni, the Managing Director of Japan Motors, was honored as the Marketing Man of the Year. According to the official 2025 award winners’ list, Mr. Kalmoni received this top individual recognition for his significant impact on marketing and his commendable business leadership. Concurrently, Abena Amoah, the Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), was named Marketing Woman of the Year. Her award acknowledged her profound contributions to marketing and her exemplary leadership within Ghana’s financial sector. Further individual recognitions included Mavis Frimpong, Head of Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brands at Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited, who was awarded Marketing Practitioner of the Year, and Thomasina Tetey, Import Sales Manager at MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, who received the Marketing Student of the Year award.

A major highlight of the 37th CIMG Awards ceremony was the induction of MyJoyOnline.com into the prestigious CIMG Hall of Fame. This significant honor was bestowed upon the digital news platform after it consistently won the Marketing-Oriented Online News Portal of the Year award for an impressive five consecutive years. A specially designed Hall of Fame trophy, donated by Primus, was presented to mark this recognition, which is reserved for brands demonstrating sustained excellence. In addition to its Hall of Fame induction, MyJoyOnline.com was once again named the Marketing-Oriented Online News Portal of the Year for 2025 at this same ceremony, reinforcing its dominant position in digital journalism.

The CIMG citation for MyJoyOnline.com, the digital news platform of the Multimedia Group, lauded its unwavering commitment to quality journalism, public service, and impactful storytelling. Assessors commended the portal's robust cross-platform publishing and responsive audience engagement strategies, which effectively reach diverse audiences through various channels. Its comprehensive coverage of critical national issues, including the notable “Poisoned for Gold” investigation, was specifically highlighted as an example of journalism that strengthens public awareness, promotes accountability, and advances national discourse. MyJoyOnline.com was also praised for its dedication to amplifying the voices of underserved communities and recognising unsung heroes through initiatives like the Joy Impact Makers Awards, demonstrating the media’s transformative power in shaping society and driving positive change. The portal’s blend of news reporting, video content, and online conversation was also noted as a valuable, responsive news service catering to varied audience segments.

The CIMG Annual National Marketing Performance Awards underscore the vital role of marketing in fostering organizational growth and enhancing consumer engagement. The 37th edition continued this tradition, celebrating the significant contributions of individuals and organizations to the advancement of Ghana’s business and marketing landscape.