8TH EDITION · GHANA
Industry Sectors Represented
The 8th HESS Awards recognises outstanding HESS performance across all major sectors of Ghana's economy. From the country's extractive industries to its growing financial services and technology sectors — every industry that operates in Ghana has a stake in HESS excellence, and a place in our awards.
Mining & Extractives
Gold, bauxite, manganese, and other mineral extraction
Oil & Gas & Petrochemicals
Upstream, midstream, and downstream operators
Manufacturing & Processing
Food processing, textiles, chemicals, and industrial manufacturing
Construction & Civil Engineering
Contractors, developers, and infrastructure projects
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Hospitals, clinics, labs, and pharmaceutical companies
Banking, Finance & Insurance
Commercial banks, microfinance, and insurance providers
Energy & Utilities
Power generation, distribution, and renewable energy companies
Hospitality & Food Service
Hotels, restaurants, catering, and food & beverage companies
Transportation & Logistics
Road, air, maritime, and supply chain operators
Retail & Consumer Goods
Supermarkets, FMCG distributors, and retail chains
Information Technology & Telecommunications
Tech companies and telecoms operators
Education & Training
Universities, schools, and professional training institutions
Public Sector & Government
Ministries, agencies, and public corporations
Agriculture & Agro-processing
Farms, cooperatives, and agro-industrial businesses
NGOs & Civil Society
Development organisations with significant workforce operations
Eligibility Reminder
To be eligible for the 8th HESS Awards, your organisation must:
- Be legally registered and operating in Ghana
- Have been in operation for at least 12 continuous months prior to the nomination deadline
- Be willing to participate in an on-site assessment visit if shortlisted
