The founder of Farm for Livelihood Association in Ada-Foah in the Ada East District of the Greater Accra region, Mr. Isaac Adjaottor on Friday emerged the overall winner of the maiden JoyNews Impact Makers Awards.

An elated Adjattor dedicated the honour to his family, JoyNews and members of his enthusiastic team at Farm for Livelihood Association, which operates in Ada East and West by running farms from which they generate income to support people with disabilities and provide scholarships for less privileged students in the community.

Ten other selfless individuals who were adjudged to have made impactful differences towards the advancement of their communities were also honoured with awards at the grand reception held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.

Each one of the awardees walked home with a cash prize, a plaque and citation. They will also have their great stories featured on Multimedia Group Limited's platforms so public spirited individuals and businesses may follow their examples and also support them.

The Impact Makers Awards recognises and celebrates ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their communities, shines the light on their selfless devotion to humanity and to direct support for them to enable them expand their horizons.

Health enthusiast Jefferson Kwasi Agbotro; friend of lepers Rev. Fr. Andrew Campbell; entrepreneur and social activist Richard Kwei Mensah Okoe; Ellen White Opoku of Busunya; mental health fighter Eliasu Yussif Baba; and Yayra Portia Klu for volunteerism and education, were all honoured with awards.

The rest are Joy Okrah of AWO Fields; Rev. Fr. Dr. Moses Asaah Awinongya from Namoo in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region; Rev. John Akaribo of Bolga; and entrepreneur Amadu Mohammed.

The General Manager, Joy Brands, Fiifi Koomson underscored the priceless contributions of the awardees, calling them unsung champions of our communities, the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to uplift their communities.

He stressed the incontestable fact that one individual can make so much difference in the lives of their communities, and that it is such impactful achievements that JoyNews likes to shine the light on through their features and documentaries.

 “Tonight, we have come together to recognise those exceptional individuals who have dedicated themselves to improving the lives of others, to creating positive change and to leaving a lasting impact on the very fabric of our society.

“The power of one person to change the world should never be underestimated. Often, it is the small, everyday acts of kindness and compassion that have the greatest impact; it’s the teacher who inspires a love for learning; the doctor who brings healing to the sick; the entrepreneur who will create jobs or the volunteer who selflessly give their time to help those in need.”

Fiifi Koomson also pointed out that the Impact Makers Awards is not only about recognising the remarkable accomplishment of the individuals, but the recognition should also ignite a spark within everyone and to “serve as a reminder that we all have the power to make a difference regardless of our backgrounds or circumstances.”

“We are all capable of kindness, generosity, and compassion. And it's through these qualities that we can create a better world. Tonight, we honour the visionaries, the innovators, and changemakers who have gone above and beyond to improve the lives of others. Their stories are a testament to the human spirit and a source of inspiration for us all. By celebrating the achievement, we hope to amplify the impact to spread the message of hope and positivity and to encourage others to follow in their footsteps.

“Tonight, we celebrate these extraordinary individuals. Let us also celebrate the power of community. Let us recognise that we are all connected, that our actions have far reaching consequences, and that by working together, we can create a brighter future for us all.”