Angela Carmen Appiah honoured with Ghana Women of Excellence Gold Award

Rev. (Mrs.) Angela Carmen Appiah, President of the Institute of Directors-Ghana (IoD-Gh), has been honoured with the Ghana Women of Excellence Gold Award in the Healthcare (Nursing) and Corporate Governance category at the 10th Ghana Women of Excellence Awards. 

The prestigious event took place on March 7, 2025, at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, Accra, as part of activities marking International Women’s Day 2025 (IWD2025).  The theme for this year’s event was “Empowering the Ghanaian Woman for National Development.”

Organized annually under the auspices of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the awards celebrate Ghanaian women whose leadership and contributions have significantly impacted their respective industries and the nation. Over the years, women with outstanding accomplishments such as Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Rev. (Dr.) Joyce Rosalind Aryee, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah-Amfo, and Dr. Joyce Asibey, among others, have been honoured. 

 
Her Excellency Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, herself a recipient of the Award during its inaugural ceremony, presented the award to Rev. (Mrs.) Appiah in recognition of her remarkable contributions to corporate governance and healthcare, particularly in nursing. 

The Ghana Women of Excellence Awards continues to serve as a platform to honour and inspire Ghanaian women, who are making significant strides in various fields, reinforcing the importance of women’s empowerment for national development.