The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has officially announced that its 29th annual Media Awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025. This year's prestigious event marks a historic occasion as it will take place at the revered Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, the traditional seat of Asanteman, for the very first time.

The ceremony will be graciously hosted by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, adding significant cultural weight to the celebration. President John Mahama, who is also a full member of the GJA, is slated to be the Special Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker. Other high-profile dignitaries expected to grace the occasion include the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, and the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

The GJA Media Awards remain the flagship event of the Association, serving as a vital platform dedicated to celebrating and rewarding excellence in journalism. This annual ceremony not only honours outstanding media professionals but also acknowledges the media's crucial role in national development, fostering democracy, and promoting free expression while upholding high ethical standards and professionalism within the media landscape.

All GJA members are encouraged to apply to attend this momentous celebration. For those traveling from Accra, arrangements suggest arrival in Kumasi on Friday, November 7, and departure on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Interested members must submit their applications online via the official form available at https://forms.gle/1PbA3CaTFPiuJbLn6. The deadline for all applications is strictly set for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at midday.

The GJA urges its members to seize this unique opportunity to be part of what it describes as a “momentous” and “historic celebration of journalistic excellence” at one of Ghana’s most iconic cultural landmarks, underscoring the importance of their participation in this significant event for Ghanaian journalism.