The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Upper East Regional Branch, has recorded an increase in both the number of entries and participating journalists for the 5th Upper East Regional GJA Awards, reflecting growing interest in the annual recognition of journalistic excellence.
This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the Regional Secretary of the Association, Anthony Adongo Apubeo, following the close of submissions on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
According to the statement, the Branch received 47 entries from 24 journalists, surpassing the previous edition, which recorded 42 entries from 18 journalists. The improvement, the statement noted, demonstrates the increasing enthusiasm among journalists in the Upper East Region to have their professional work recognised and celebrated.
The 5th Upper East Regional GJA Awards is being organised under the theme, “Beyond the Headlines: The Media’s Role in Promoting WASH for Safe Motherhood and Quality Healthcare.”
The awards aim to honour journalists whose outstanding reportage has contributed to public discourse, accountability, development, and the promotion of issues affecting communities in the Upper East Region and Ghana as a whole.
Following the close of submissions, all entries will undergo a rigorous assessment by an independent Awards Vetting Committee, which is expected to be unveiled on Friday, September 4, 2026. The committee will evaluate the submissions based on the approved criteria for the various award categories.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 2, 2026.
The Upper East Regional Branch of the GJA expressed appreciation to all journalists who submitted entries, as well as its partners and stakeholders, for their continued support in promoting journalism excellence in the region.
The Branch also wished all participating journalists success as their entries proceed through the vetting process.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com