8TH EDITION · GHANA
Nomination Guidelines
Before submitting your nomination for the 8th HESS Awards, please read these guidelines carefully. Following them will give your submission the strongest possible chance of success.
📋 Eligibility Criteria
- Your organisation must be legally registered and operating in Ghana.
- Your organisation must have been in active operation for at least 12 continuous months prior to the nomination deadline.
- Both self-nominations and third-party nominations are accepted.
- An organisation may nominate in multiple categories. Separate entry forms are required for each category.
- Nominees who are shortlisted must agree to an on-site assessment visit from the HESS Awards assessment team.
- Sponsorship of the HESS Awards does not guarantee or influence award outcomes. All decisions are made independently by the Awarding Board.
📝 How to Submit Your Nomination
- Visit the official nomination portal: www.hessawardsgh.com/nominations/nomination-entry
- Select the award category or categories you are nominating for.
- Complete all required fields on the nomination form accurately and in full.
- Upload all supporting documentation as specified for your chosen category (see Evidence Requirements below).
- Review your submission before submitting. Changes cannot be made after submission.
- Submit before the published deadline. A confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours.
📎 Supporting Evidence — What to Include
Strong nominations are backed by clear, verifiable evidence. The following types of evidence are accepted and encouraged:
- HESS policies, procedures, and management system documentation
- Safety performance data and KPIs (incident rates, near-miss records, audit scores)
- Environmental performance reports and metrics
- Photographs and/or video evidence of HESS practices in action
- Third-party certifications (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OHSAS, etc.)
- Staff training records and HESS competency data
- Testimonials or statements from employees, clients, or regulators
- Award citations or recognition from other bodies
- CSR or sustainability reports relevant to HESS
🔍 How Nominations Are Assessed
The HESS Awards uses a rigorous, two-stage assessment process — a unique feature that sets us apart from all other recognition programmes in Ghana.
STAGE 1
Off-Site Assessment
All submitted nominations are reviewed against published criteria using a structured rubric covering policy, implementation, outcomes, and innovation.
STAGE 2
On-Site Assessment
Shortlisted nominees receive a scheduled site visit to verify claims, observe HESS practices, and score observable HESS culture.
AWARDING BOARD
Independent Decision
Final award decisions are made by the HESS Awards Board of eminent Ghanaians, operating independently of all commercial and sponsorship relationships.
💡 Tips for Success
📊 Be specific — use data, numbers, and measurable outcomes rather than general statements.
📖 Tell a story — explain your HESS journey, not just where you are now, but how you got there.
🌍 Show impact — what difference has your HESS programme made to your employees, community, or environment?
🎯 Align with the theme — show how your organisation is going 'Beyond Compliance' and building a resilient HESS culture.
⏰ Submit early — do not wait for the deadline. Early submissions allow time to correct any issues.
⚠️ Nomination Deadline: [DATE]
No late submissions will be accepted under any circumstances.
