MTN Ghana has been recognised with three major awards at the IPR Ghana Excellence Awards for 2023/2024, reinforcing the company’s leadership in strategic communication and public relations within the telecommunications industry and the wider PR profession.
MTN Ghana was named PR Organisation of the Year (Telecommunications), an honour that affirms the company’s commitment to strong stakeholder engagement and its emphasis on clear, consistent and impactful communication across all touchpoints. The company has won this award six consecutive times.
The company also received the award for Best in Crisis and Issues Communications, highlighting MTN Ghana’s agility and professionalism in managing complex situations with transparency, accuracy and responsibility. This recognition underscores the organisation’s ability to deliver timely, reliable information and reassurance during challenging moments, demonstrating its commitment to listening, engaging, and supporting stakeholders.
Additionally, MTN Ghana was awarded Best in Corporate Communications, acknowledging its excellence in articulating its values, vision, and strategic priorities both internally and externally. This category is novel and the team is excited to have won the first one.
Speaking on the awards, Adwoa Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, said: “Collectively, these awards reaffirm MTN Ghana’s dedication to upholding high standards in communication practice and its ongoing efforts to deepen trust, enhance engagement, and shape meaningful connections with our customers, employees, and partners.”
For her part, Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, noted: “These honours affirm the dedication and passion of our Corporate Communications team. Our focus has always been to tell MTN’s story with clarity, empathy, and purpose, whether we are engaging customers, supporting internal teams, or managing complex issues. This achievement motivates us to continue raising the bar in how we communicate and build meaningful connections.”
MTN Ghana remains committed to continuously elevating its communication strategies as it works towards its ambition of leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.
The National PR summit was held at the Western Plus Serene Atlantic Hotel in Takoradi from 13th to 15th November, bringing together public relations professionals from across Ghana to exchange ideas, deliberate on the business of the Institute, and celebrate excellence in the profession. The event was held under the theme, “Imagining PR in the Contemporary World”.
