Multimedia Group shined on Sunday, October 29th, winning multiple awards including the 27th Journalist of the Year.th Ghana Journalists Association Awards Ceremony held at the Accra International Conference Centre.
Erastus Asare Donkor of Joy News, Joy FM and Luv FM has won the coveted award for his work on the devastating effects of illegal mining that has sparked national conversation.
In the certificate of commendation accompanying Mr. Asare’s honour, the GJA commended him for his significant contribution to national development.
“You have shown outstanding quality in journalistic standards in 2022, concluding with a three-part destruction-for-money documentary. There is no doubt that you have served your country in this way and brought attention to the threat that engulfs it. Your great journalistic work and your dedication to the national interest. The Ghana Journalists Association is proud to award you the PAV Answer Journalist of the Year Award for the boldness you have shown in carrying out your important duties.”
In addition to winning the top award that night, assistant news editor Asare Donkor also won the award for best reporter on illegal mining. This award was given for his outstanding reporting and documentary on ‘Galamsey’ and its impact on the country’s human and natural resources.
The multimedia group won seven more awards on the night.
Corinthia Aifah won the Student Journalist of the Year award, while Newsfile, Ghana’s most prestigious news analysis program, also won the Radio Program of the Year award.
Once again, Joy Business’ Emma Davis won the Business and Economics Reporter of the Year award. Emmanuel Givenu won the Disability Reporting Award and Neta Chris Aviana Parsulam won the Komla Dumor Journalist of the Year Award.
Finally, Francisca Enchill won the Female Journalist of the Year Award, and Eric Mensah-Aietti, formerly of MyJoyOnline, won the Columnist of the Year Award.
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