Ghana Models Awards Juniors 2024 celebrates young modelling talent and potential

The Ghana Models Awards Juniors returned for its third annual edition at the Ghana International School in Accra last Saturday, celebrating not just the talents of young models but also their potential. 

Jerry Wonder Sampson, the Founder of the awards, highlighted the focus of this year’s event on recognising potential, which he emphasised as key to the development of children’s abilities and character.

“We don't just focus on talent,” Sampson explained. “We highlight potential as part of our criteria for nominations because we believe that when the potential of a child is discovered and nurtured the right way, the child will end up contributing his best to society and the globe. Simply put, your talent is what you can do. But your potential is who you can become.”

The awards, which have become a popular feature on Ghana’s children’s event calendar, presented 30 honours in total, with parents proudly cheering on their children as they received awards. The event also featured vibrant dance performances, adding a festive atmosphere to the ceremony. 

Among the highlights of the evening, young Nene Nartey Ofei took home the award for Baby Model of the Year, while Alvin Amfo Boakye and Awurakua Nyamenaose Cromwell were celebrated as the Overall Models of the Year in the male and female categories, respectively. The Best Smile of the Year went to Nyla Naa Borley Anuonyam Bortier, and the Best Parent/Guardian of the Year was awarded to Mrs Rosemond Ohene Baah.

Sponsored by Ghandour Cosmetics, Daily Guide Network, and Ciprina Natural Fruit Juice, the Ghana Models Awards Juniors 2024 recognised young talents across multiple categories, promoting their growth and encouraging their modelling aspirations. 

Winners at the Ghana Models Awards Juniors 2024:

Baby Model of the Year - Nene Nartey Ofei

Best Hairstyles of the Year - Makeda Ohene Baah

Best Smile of the Year - Nyla Naa Borley Anuonyam Bortier

Commercial Model of the Year (Female Category) - Lois Owusu

Commercial Model of the Year (Male Category) - Alvin Amfo Boakye

Discovery of the Year - Kimbella Delanyo Susuawu

Editorial Model of the Year (Female Category) - Maame Akua Ofosuah Ofosu

Editorial Model of the Year (Make Category) - Gilbert John Austin Kponvi 

Best Dance of the Year - Makeda Ohene Baah

Pan - African / National Illustration of the Year - Docilla Ohemaa Botwe

Most Promising Model of the Year ( Female Category) - Awurakua Nyamenaose Cromwell

Most Promising Model of the Year (Male Category) - Damian Nana Osei Sarpong

Runway Model of the Year ( Female Category) - Awurakua Nyamenaose Cromwell

Best Parent/ Guardian of the Year - Mrs. Rosemond Ohene Baah 

Special Award 'Model with a Purpose' - Blessing Akosua Oforiwa kyei 

Special Award for Proficiency in Modelling - Makayla Agyei Nkrumah

Special Award for Proficiency in Editorial Modelling - Sushell Adjoa Ramadina

Overall Model of the Year (Male Category) - Alvin Amfo Boakye

Overall Model of the Year (Female Category) - Awurakua Nyamenaose Cromwell

Model Agency of the Year - Exopa Model Agency

The Ghana Models Awards Juniors continues to set a strong foundation for young talents, fostering the next generation of models in Ghana and inspiring them to reach their full potential in the industry.