To a very large extent, this innovation has been a great and a splashing success. Over the past nineteen years, we have unearthed and showcased an average of thirty-two high-flying achievers in various fields of endeavor from our community every year. That comes close to nearly six hundred and eighty persons to date. This year, we will be showcasing close to thirty more achievers. These Achievement Awards have proven a number of important points: First, there are great talents in our community. Secondly, our community members are not just sitting on these talents; they are utilizing them to achieve results. Thirdly, they have proven that our community members are contributing significant efforts to the improvement of Canadian society.

Against the background of all the misinformation, myths, and stereotypes that are bandied around about immigrants and immigrant communities, we are delighted to note that these events have achieved the purpose for which they were instituted: showcasing the best and brightest from our community in the larger Canadian context.

Today, the Ghanaian Community has come of age in Canada. Its contribution to the socio-economic development of Canadian society cannot be underestimated. These are some of the areas Award recipients have been recognized: In the Categories of business, education, sports, medicine, music, arts and entertainment, professional excellence, academic excellence, community service, and cultural promotion.

Each year, the Award is organized and sponsored solely by African Canadian Community Businesses and Friends of Ghana.