Face of Ghana Youth Awards 2026

Honouring Ghana's Next Generation

FOGYA spotlights the young visionaries, creatives, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders whose resilience and talent shape Ghana.
FOGYA Official Emblem

The Official Emblem of Youth Excellence

Recognising resilience, leadership, creativity, and unity across the 16 regions of Ghana.

Prestige & Recognition

Honouring youth achievement across 8 dedicated cultural, economic, and civic sectors.

Community Driven

The public nominates and votes directly — authenticity belongs to the community.

Inspiration & Impact

Elevating exemplary young leaders who inspire the rising generation across the country.

The 8 Sectors & 57 Categories

Official category breakdown matching the national FOGYA 27 awards roster.

Fashion / Beauty / Lifestyle

8 Awards
  • 1.YOUTH MODEL OF THE YEAR
  • 2.MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
  • 3.FEMALE HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
  • 4.MALE HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
  • 5.MALE FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
  • 6.FEMALE FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
  • 7.USHERING AGENCY OF THE YEAR
  • 8.BEAUTY QUEEN OF THE YEAR

Entertainment

7 Awards
  • 1.MC/HYPEMAN OF THE YEAR
  • 2.DJ OF THE YEAR
  • 3.DANCER OF THE YEAR
  • 4.VIDEO VIXEN OF THE YEAR
  • 5.CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR
  • 6.EVENT OF THE YEAR
  • 7.EVENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Media

6 Awards
  • 1.RADIO PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
  • 2.TV PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
  • 3.MEDIA REPORTER OF THE YEAR
  • 4.RADIO/TV PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
  • 5.SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR
  • 6.DIGITAL CREATIVE OF THE YEAR (BLOGGER/WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER)

Film & Art

6 Awards
  • 1.ACTOR/ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
  • 2.VIDEO DIRECTOR/PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
  • 3.BEST TV SERIES OF THE YEAR
  • 4.BEST FILM EDITOR OF THE YEAR
  • 5.BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR
  • 6.SCRIPT/STORY WRITER OF THE YEAR

Music

9 Awards
  • 1.EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
  • 2.GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
  • 3.DANCEHALL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
  • 4.BEST RAPPER OF THE YEAR
  • 5.MALE/FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
  • 6.SONG WRITER OF THE YEAR
  • 7.MUSIC PRODUCER/ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
  • 8.ARTIST MANAGER OF THE YEAR
  • 9.INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR

Business

8 Awards
  • 1.GRAPHIC DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
  • 2.ENTREPRENEUR/BUSINESS MOGUL OF THE YEAR
  • 3.PENCIL/VISUAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
  • 4.REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR
  • 5.HEALTH PRACTITIONER OF THE YEAR
  • 6.PRINTING COMPANY OF THE YEAR
  • 7.FOOD CATERER OF THE YEAR
  • 8.BEST DECO DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

Sports & Fitness

6 Awards
  • 1.YOUTH MALE FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR
  • 2.YOUTH FEMALE FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR
  • 3.YOUTH ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
  • 4.SPORTS JOURNALIST/PRESENTER OF THE YEAR
  • 5.FITNESS TRAINER/INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
  • 6.YOUTH FOOTBALL COACH OF THE YEAR

Social and Development

7 Awards
  • 1.FOUNDATION/NGO OF THE YEAR
  • 2.MALE HARDWORKING YOUTH OF THE YEAR
  • 3.FEMALE HARDWORKING YOUTH OF THE YEAR
  • 4.YOUTH ADVOCATE/ACTIVIST OF THE YEAR
  • 5.YOUTH LEADER OF THE YEAR
  • 6.YOUTH POLITICIAN OF THE YEAR
  • 7.YOUTH PHILANTHROPISTS OF THE YEAR
Nominate for Any Category

7th Edition Awards Gala

Date1 December 2026
VenueAccra, Ghana (TBA)

Official ticketing, VIP tables, and corporate partner seating will be released ahead of the awards night.