The Ghana UK Based Achievement (GUBA) Awards, which acknowledges and highlights the talents and achievements of British Ghanaians, is in its 5^th year. In celebration of this, GUBA is set to host a number of events centred on progress and entrepreneurship, leading up to the awards ceremony on Saturday the 27^th of June 2015.

The first of such events is the GUBA Expo; which focuses on promoting business and enterprise within the British- Ghanaian and African communities.

The GUBA Expo will take place in November 2014. GUBA Expo will be a presentation of the work of individuals and groups that have created products based on African culture and will be a great platform for entrepreneurs to advertise and introduce their products to the mainstream market. It will bring much needed support to participating businesses and encourage entrepreneurs to expand their businesses, beyond the parameters of the UK and Ghana. The Expo will also help to attract investors and advertise the participating businesses.

The GUBA Foundation, which focuses on raising awareness about autism and providing support to families and care-givers, will be expanding its services to Ghana, in October 2014, to host a GUBA Foundation Autism Awareness Week. Experts from the UK will organise workshops for local Ghanaian schools and families. This awareness week will bring to light the issues faced by autistic families and connect healthcare providers and services to families. It will be an opportunity for families to liaise with suitable personnel to find solutions to prevailing issues. The overall aim will be to seek substantial support for autistic families from the Ghanaian government. There will be further communication on this event.

GUBA 2015 will be rewarding new and upcoming trailblazers; however the focus will be on individuals that have been consistent in shaping a positive image of Ghana. The 5^th anniversary will be running on the premise of Acknowledgement, Empowerment and Progression. GUBA Awards 2015 is set to be a monumental and positively reflective ceremony, as we look back to the inception of GUBA and acknowledge those who have consistently upheld the flag of excellence.

Nominations for GUBA’s 5th anniversary ceremony in 2015 is on-going.

The categories for GUBA 2015 are:

GUBA BEST STUDENT AWARD

GUBA HUMANITARIAN AWARD

GUBA YOUNG & TALENTED AWARD

GUBA INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION AWARD

EFIE NE FIE AWARD

To nominate an individual for any of the 5 categories, visit http://www.gubaawards.co.uk/2014-nominations/