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AmCham Ghana 35th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner and Awards Night 2024

By Albert Ludwig Botchway, AmCham Communications
By Albert Ludwig Botchway, AmCham Communications
Albert Ludwig Botchway is the Communications Officer at the American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana (AmCham Ghana), where he leads the Chamber’s communications strategy and brand visibility. He drives stakeholder engagement, media relations, and content initiatives that strengthen U.S.–Ghana business relations. His work supports trade, investment, data protection awareness, and innovation across the Chamber’s activities

AmCham Ghana 35th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner and Awards Night 2024

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, the American Chamber of Commerce Ghana (AmCham Ghana) celebrated its 35th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner & Awards Night 2024 at the Labadi Beach Hotel under the theme: “Celebrating 35 Years of Growth and Looking into the Future with Great Hope for US-Ghana Commercial Relations

 

This year’s Anniversary Dinner featured keynote remarks from H.E. Virginia Palmer, United States Ambassador to Ghana, and Former President of Ghana, H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor.

During the event, the American Chamber of Commerce Ghana (AmCham Ghana) presented a prestigious Outstanding Special Award to H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor, recognizing his significant contributions to fostering economic cooperation between Ghana and the United States.

The award was presented by Nana Joe Mensah, Senior Vice President & Head of Ghana Business Unit at Kosmos Energy Ghana, alongside H.E. Virginia Palmer, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Kimathi Kuenyehia, President of AmCham Ghana, and Abdul Rahaman Amoadu, Vice President of AmCham Ghana.

The Chamber also unveiled its 35th Anniversary Documentary, which chronicles the dedication of its founding members from U.S. companies in Ghana, their advocacy efforts, and the evolution of AmCham Ghana. The documentary also highlights the contributions of individuals and companies that have played pivotal roles in the Chamber’s growth and the advancement of U.S.-Ghana economic relations.

 

Companies and Individuals that have contributed in diverse ways to the development of the Chamber and the advancement of economic relations between Ghana and the United States were also recognized.

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