2026 Edition · Ho, Volta Region, Ghana
Honouring the Volta
Region's finest
young achievers.
Honouring the Volta Region's brightest young changemakers. A celebration of excellence across eight categories — in business, technology, the arts, education, sport and community.
Awards Gala Night
12 December 2026
Ho Technical University Auditorium
About the Awards
A movement celebrating young excellence
The Volta Young Achievers Awards (VYA) is an annual celebration recognising outstanding young people across the Volta Region of Ghana who are driving change in business, technology, arts, education, sports, community service and beyond.
- An independent, transparent judging process
- Eight categories spanning every field of achievement
- A red-carpet gala celebrating regional pride and culture
Award Categories
Eight ways to shine
Excellence takes many forms. Explore the categories celebrating the region's finest young talent.
Business & Entrepreneurship
For the young founder or business leader building enterprises that create jobs and value across the Volta Region.
View criteriaTechnology & Innovation
Recognising young innovators building digital products, hardware and solutions that move the region forward.
View criteriaArts & Entertainment
For the musicians, actors, writers and creatives telling the Volta Region's story to the world.
View criteriaEducation & Academia
Honouring young educators, researchers and scholars advancing learning and knowledge.
View criteriaCommunity Impact & Advocacy
For the changemakers driving social good, advocacy and grassroots transformation.
View criteriaSports & Athletics
Celebrating the athletes flying the Volta Region's flag on national and global stages.
View criteriaAgriculture & Environment
For young leaders in agribusiness, food security and environmental sustainability.
View criteriaYoung Achiever of the Year
The night's highest honour — awarded to the single most outstanding young achiever across all fields.
View criteriaFeatured Nominees
Meet a few of this year's finalists
Extraordinary young people making a difference across the Volta Region.
Business & EntrepreneurshipAma Dzokoto
Founder & CEO, Kekeli Foods
Technology & InnovationElikem Agbeko
Co-founder, Torgbui Tech Hub
Community Impact & AdvocacyKafui Adzah
Founder, Clean Volta Initiative
Arts & EntertainmentSelorm Nyaku
Musician & Producer
Video Highlights
Relive the moments
Ceremony highlights, nominee stories and behind-the-scenes moments.
VYA Awards 2025 — Official Highlights
Meet the Young Achiever of the Year
Behind the Scenes — Red Carpet
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Nominations Open
Know a remarkable young achiever?
Nominations for the 2026 awards are now open. Help us celebrate the people shaping our region's future.