Top class performance in academic pursuits at various levels of the educational ladder from High Schools, Colleges (CEGEP in Quebec), University or vocational /Professional training.

Persons who have consistently volunteered their time for a minimum of two years to a project or cause in our community or the larger Canadian society which has contributed to the quality of life of our community and/or Canadian society. This will also include those who have consistently engaged in charitable ventures.

Individual or group artistes living in Canada who have consistently excelled and promoted Ghanaian music, Arts or other entertainment activities to international recognition levels over the past five years .

Individuals or groups whose pioneering efforts in the business sector have spurred on and motivated other community members to venture into the business field.

Any individual or group of community media persons who have celled in their field and thus brought honour to our community and to Canadian society.

Any individual or business enterprise within our community who have worked innovatively to establish a thriving business that contributes to the financial well-being of our community and Canadian society.

This award is given to young person (especially under the age of 18) in our community who exhibit exceptional talent towards community or national development.

Any Academic in our our Community who has contributed in very significant ways to theories/Research and knowledge in Education.

This category recognizes the efforts of a very dedicated person in our community who works tirelessly behind the scenes to make our community better. These are those who toil day and night selflessly, often avoiding recognition and spotlight and at great personal cost to themselves in many aspects of our community’s life. They get involved in community projects and events with just one cardinal principle: the betterment of our community.

A Ghanaian or a Friend of the Ghanaian -Canadian Community whose work/contributions have been recognized internationally and thus brought recognition and pride to our Ghanaian Canadian community or to our Motherland.