Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Special Ice Company, Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, was the biggest winner at the 2019 Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Africa Awards.
He was adjudged the ultimate man of the year at the awards ceremony which was held on Saturday night at the plush Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Saturday night.
“I feel excited and honoured for winning this award as I join other recipients of the award. Growing up as a man in the ‘80s, I never thought I would ever stand before a crowd full of important people to receive such an award, I’m grateful to God for bringing me this far.
There’s a saying that no man is an island and I believe that no successful man did it by himself. I’m successful today through the support of my family, my staff, my friends and Ghanaians who patronise my products,” he said when he received the award.
Dr. Sarpong won the award because he is a man who is very impactful in society; a change exponent, responsible paterfamilias and mentor, an innovator, a visible team player, a certifiable gentleman and a pillar of community.
Described as an astute businessman with many years of experience, he set up the Special Investments Limited, a real estate and construction business. The business owns a significant number of estate houses and apartments and office complexes in very strategic areas in Ghana, among other businesses.
Since 2016, EMY Africa has celebrated the best in men’s achievements across local industry, community, culture and public service. Dozens of men and personalities from all ages and walks of life have been honoured for their abilities, initiatives and contributions to society.
Other winners were the Chief Imam, Dr. Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, who was crowned with a life time achievement award, and Veteran Administration of Ghana (VAG) was honoured with the men’s group of the year award.
The man of courage award went to visually impaired journalist, Paul Anomhah Kordien, and the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Ian Walker, who annexed the inaugural EMY’s Commonwealth development award.
The magnate award (man of the year-business) went to Daniel Mckorley while the diasporan award went to Ghanaian American actor Boris Kodjoe.
The outstanding woman of the year went to Madam Patricia Poku, the CEO of Plot Enterprise Group in Ivory Coast.
Mr. Torgbor Mensah also went home with the media excellence award.
