Xodus Communications Limited has officially opened nominations for 2021 Forty Under 40 Awards.
The yearly Awards seeks to identify, honor and celebrate a cross-section of the nations most influential and accomplished young business leaders under the age of forty from a wide range of industries, who are committed to business growth, professional excellence, and community service and have risen through the ranks of their companies or industries at a relatively young age.
Detailing the media in a Press Conference in Accra, Chief Executive Officer of Xodus Communications Limited, Richard Abbey Jnr. said, he believes that putting the spotlight on these young achievers, will not only celebrate them but also build a strong platform for them by giving a voice and opportunities to the next generation of industry pacesetters whiles building a positive attitude in our youth to strive for excellence at a tender age.
He added that nominations are now open till the 13th of August 2021. The 5th edition of the Awards is slated for 8th October 2021 at Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel. The Awards guided by a criteria glossary and nomination guidelines are supervised by an eminent Awarding Board comprising; Professor David Atta Peters, Professor Essilfie Conduah, Dr. Ato Conduah, and Dr. Ken Kwaku.
“Our Awarding Board is seeking outstanding entrepreneurs, executives, managers, and professionals in the public, private and non-profit sectors and will recognize attributes such as achievements in business, experience and innovation, vision, leadership, and community involvement. We aim to recognize and celebrate 40 emerging leaders under the age of 40 who demonstrate or impact personally/professionally through exceptional leadership”, he said.
Mr. Abbey added that the categories cover a wide range of various sectors and industries, ranging from banking and finance, energy and renewable resources, family business, music and entertainment, community development, Architecture, theatre and arts, journalism, fashion, law, sports, event management, health, technology and innovation, agriculture and agro-processing, hospitality, health and wellness and more
The Awards has become the benchmark for many young leaders in the past 5 years. Most winners and nominees have risen to the ranks as a result of the endorsement of their achievement by this rigorous and credible awarding scheme.
