- Overview
The JoyNews Impact Makers Awards (JIMA) is an annual initiative by JoyNews, the English
brand of The Multimedia Group Limited. It is dedicated to recognising and celebrating ordinary
individuals making extraordinary contributions to their communities across Ghana. Since its
inception in 2023, JIMA has spotlighted selfless acts that often go unnoticed, providing a
platform to honor and amplify the efforts of these unsung heroes.
Twenty-one (31) individuals from over ten regions of Ghana have so far been honoured under
the awards scheme. It is broadcast live on TV and Radio for two hours and scheduled for several
repeat broadcast throughout the year.
- Objectives
a) To honor individuals who are making extraordinary impacts in their local communities
and are promoting social justice.
b) To enhance the JoyNews Brand and enforce the brand identity as strong, influential and
market leading.
c) To strengthen and promote strategic partnerships between sponsors, advertisers,
nominees and winners
- Award Categories
Over the past three years, the awards have covered various categories, including but not limited to
a) Education and Literacy
b) Health and Wellness
c) Youth Empowerment
d) Environmental Sustainability
e) Social Entrepreneurship / Welfare
f) Community Development
g) Agriculture
h) ICT Literacy
i) Mental Health Interventions
j) WASH
k) Women and Youth in Philanthropy
3.1. New Categories
a) Disability Inclusion Champion Award – Strong social justice narrative
b) Corporate Impact Partner Recognition – Create space to reward companies and
institutions, not just individuals
- Nomination and Selection Process
Nomination is solicited from the public through multiple media platforms, TV, Radio Online and
digital media for a period of one month. Using a defined criteria, JoyNews Research Desk,
News Editors, and project team members will review nominations and submits to a team of
external Judges for the vetting and final selection of best 10 nominees for the awards. The
criteria used by both teams include Impact, innovation, sustainability, and level impact.
- Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite partners and sponsors to support this initiative through financial contributions, in-kind
services, or collaborative promotions. Benefits include brand visibility across JoyNews
platforms, acknowledgment during the event, and associations with the JoyNews Impact Makers
Awards.
