SOCIAL MEDIA & INFLUENCER CATEGORIES

Most Influential Student on Social Media (TikTok, Twitter/X, Facebook, Snapchat)

Recognizes a student whose content, voice, or digital presence across key platforms consistently inspires, educates, entertains, or mobilizes a large following with meaningful engagement. Influence must reflect positive impact, creativity, and originality.

Student YouTuber of the Year

Awarded to a student with an active YouTube channel creating valuable content in any field (education, lifestyle, entertainment, tech, etc.). Consideration includes content quality, consistency, originality, viewership, and audience engagement.

Best Student Content Creator (Skits, Short Videos, Reels)

Honors a student who creates highly engaging short-form video content (comedy, storytelling, educational skits, etc.) for platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and Facebook. Must demonstrate creativity, relevance, and impact.

Student Blogger of the Year

Celebrates a student maintaining an impactful blog or written digital platform (WordPress, Medium, Substack, etc.), consistently publishing insightful content on areas like lifestyle, campus life, news, entertainment, tech, education, or social issues.

Best Student Podcaster

Recognizes a student who produces and hosts an outstanding podcast that demonstrates quality production, relevance, and originality, discussing key topics that inform, entertain, or influence peers and the public.

Best Student Digital Entrepreneur (Online Business/Influencer)

Awarded to a student who has built a successful digital or e-commerce brand or business (via Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, online stores, etc.) or monetized their social influence innovatively and responsibly.

Student Brand Ambassador / Influencer of the Year

Recognizes a student who has successfully represented brands through campaigns, sponsorships, or influencer marketing — demonstrating authenticity, reach, brand alignment, and impact across media platforms.

STUDENT POLITICS & LEADERSHIP CATEGORIES

Student President of the Year (SRC)

Celebrates an SRC President who has shown outstanding leadership, advocacy, and achievements in student governance, positively influencing policy, welfare, and student development within their institution.

Best Student Political Activist

Recognizes a student actively involved in political discourse, campaigns, or movements that aim to promote national development, democracy, student rights, or youth participation in governance.

Best Student Parliamentarian

Awarded to a student involved in a recognized student parliament or debate chamber who demonstrates excellent debate skills, legislative initiative, leadership, and engagement in student decision-making processes.

Student Speaker of the Year

Honoring the most outstanding Student Speaker or Parliamentary Leader who has led with excellence, demonstrated impartiality, and encouraged robust and democratic student dialogue in their institution.

Most Impactful Student-Led Initiative / Community Project

Recognizes a student or group that has initiated and implemented a sustainable social, educational, environmental, or health-based project that impacts their campus or community positively.

Best Student in Community Development & Social Impact

Celebrates a student with a proven track record of service, volunteerism, or community engagement — addressing key challenges such as education, health, sanitation, gender, or climate in local communities.

LAW & HUMAN RIGHTS CATEGORY

Best Student Legal Advocate / Law Student of the Year

Awarded to a law student who has shown academic excellence, practical advocacy skills, involvement in moot courts, legal aid clinics, or public interest litigation, and contributes meaningfully to legal education or social justice issues on campus and beyond.

ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC CATEGORIES

Student Musician of the Year (Solo/Group)

Recognizes a student or student group demonstrating outstanding musical talent, impact, and consistency across campuses or platforms with original songs, performances, or features within the year under review.

Best Student DJ

Celebrates a student DJ who has shown exceptional skills in mixing, live sets, campus event performances, and online mixes, influencing campus culture through music.

Best Student Sound Engineer / Music Producer

Acknowledges a student who has produced or engineered high-quality music for themselves or others, showcasing technical audio expertise and creativity.

Student Song of the Year

Honors the most impactful or popular song released by a student during the year under review — based on originality, popularity, production, and influence.

Best Student Video Director

Recognizes a student excelling in music video or creative directing, bringing concepts to life through visual storytelling for songs, skits, or performances.

Student Hype Personality of the Year (Hype Man/Woman)

Celebrates a student who energizes crowds at events with exceptional hype skills, charisma, and presence, either online or at live functions.

Best Student Rapper

Awards a student who has demonstrated lyrical excellence, wordplay, rhythm, and performance in the rap genre, impacting campus and online scenes.

CREATIVE ARTS & FASHION CATEGORIES

Student Photographer of the Year

Recognizes a student whose photography showcases creative storytelling, technical skill, and visual excellence. Entries can include event photography, portraits, conceptual shoots, or documentary work.

Best Student Graphic Designer

Awarded to a student with outstanding skill in digital and print design — including brand identities, posters, album covers, flyers, and social media creatives — with innovative use of design tools and software.

Best Student Fashion Designer

Celebrates a student who creates original fashion pieces, collections, or designs that reflect creativity, craftsmanship, and trendsetting ideas, either through runway shows or bespoke work.

Best Student Visual Artist (Painting, Illustration, Sculpture)

Honors a student involved in fine art through painting, drawing, sculpting, or mixed media, whose work displays depth, originality, and cultural or social relevance.

Best Student Videographer / Editor

Awarded to a student who shows expertise in videography and/or video editing — capturing compelling stories, events, or content through visual media, with strong post-production skills.

Best Student Animator

Recognizes a student whose work in 2D or 3D animation, motion graphics, or animated storytelling stands out in creativity, execution, and impact in student or commercial spaces.

Best Student Makeup Artist

Celebrates a student who demonstrates skill in beauty, fashion, editorial or theatrical makeup — with an impressive portfolio in makeup artistry and transformation.

Student Beauty & Lifestyle Influencer

Recognizes a student content creator who consistently shares impactful, engaging content in the areas of skincare, makeup, fashion, grooming, and overall lifestyle that influences campus and social trends.

MEDICINE & HEALTH CATEGORIES

Best Medical Student (Doctor in Training)

Celebrates a medical student (MBChB or equivalent) excelling academically, clinically, or through innovation, leadership, or health advocacy.

Best Student Nurse

Recognizes a nursing student demonstrating excellence in practical training, community service, leadership, or campus health education initiatives.

Best Student Pharmacist

Awards a pharmacy student who excels in academics, community engagement, pharmaceutical innovation, or public health advocacy.

Best Student Laboratory Scientist

Honors a student in medical laboratory science who has demonstrated technical proficiency, innovation in lab practices, or leadership in medical testing and diagnostics.

Student Health Advocate of the Year (Includes Mental Health)

Recognizes a student actively promoting health awareness, mental health campaigns, hygiene, or campus-wide medical support systems for students.

ECONOMICS & BUSINESS CATEGORIES

Best Student Entrepreneur

Recognizes a student running a successful business venture that is innovative, impactful, and sustainable, showing entrepreneurial leadership and resilience.

Student Startup of the Year

Celebrates a student-led business that is less than 3 years old but has demonstrated growth, innovation, and relevance in its market or industry.

Most Innovative Student Business Idea

Awards a student who has conceived a unique and groundbreaking business idea with potential for real-world application, even if not fully launched.

Most Promising Student CEO

Recognizes a student who leads a business or organization with exceptional vision, leadership, and potential to scale or transform their sector.

ACTING & MODELING CATEGORIES

Best Student Male Actress

Awarded to a male student with outstanding talent in acting, who has featured in plays, films, series, or skits, showcasing emotional depth, versatility, and stage/screen presence.

Best Student Female Actress

Awarded to a female student with exceptional acting performance in theatre, drama, series or film, recognized for her expression, versatility and role interpretation.

Best Student Female Dancer

Recognizes a female student dancer whose performances demonstrate talent, rhythm, creativity and stage presence in solo or group productions.

Best Student Male Dancer

Honors a male student whose dance performances stand out for creativity, expression, stage presence, and technical ability.

Best Student Dance Group

Celebrates a student dance group with excellent coordination, choreography, performance energy, and creative expression in competitive or entertainment platforms.

Student Comedian of the Year

Awarded to a student whose comedic skits, performances or online content consistently entertains, resonates and sparks laughter among students and audiences.

Best Student Theatre Performer

Recognizes a student actor/actress involved in live stage productions who exhibits excellence in stagecraft, character interpretation, and audience engagement.

Best Student Male Model

Celebrates a male student who has worked or trained in modeling, either runway, editorial, commercial or pageantry, with strong presence and brand appeal.

Best Student Female Model

Recognizes a female student excelling in modeling with an impactful portfolio in fashion shows, photo shoots or media campaigns, inspiring style and confidence.

TECH, STEM & INNOVATION CATEGORIES

Best Student Engineer

Awarded to a student in any engineering discipline (civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.) who demonstrates outstanding academic or practical work, inventions, or campus engineering projects.

Best Student IT Specialist (Web/Mobile Developer)

Recognizes a student who has developed impactful tech solutions, websites, apps, or platforms that solve real problems or enhance digital interaction.

Student Scientist / Innovator of the Year

Celebrates a student whose work in scientific research, experiments or innovations contributes to academic excellence or real-world problem-solving.

Best Student Robotics or AI Innovator

Awarded to a student working on robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning or automation-based projects that show promise and ingenuity.

Best Student Cybersecurity Enthusiast

Recognizes a student passionate about cybersecurity, who may be involved in ethical hacking, data protection awareness, research, or digital safety innovations.

Best Tech Startup by a Student

Honors a student who founded or co-founded a technology-based business or initiative with proven impact, market viability, and innovation.

Best Student Software Engineer

Awarded to a student demonstrating strong skills in software development, coding, algorithms, or systems architecture, with significant contributions to real-world applications.

GENERAL & SPECIAL CATEGORIES

Student Philanthropist of the Year

Awarded to a student who consistently contributes to charitable causes, leads impactful donation drives, or supports underprivileged communities.

Best Student Event Organizer / Campus Event Brand

Honors a student or student-led brand known for organizing innovative, well-attended, and socially relevant events on campus.

Best Student NGO or Nonprofit Initiative

Given to a student-founded or led nonprofit making tangible social impact through advocacy, education, or community outreach.

Best Student MC / Host

Recognizes a student known for exceptional hosting skills, stage charisma, and the ability to engage audiences across events.

Most Fashionable Student

Celebrates a student known for outstanding fashion sense, trendsetting style, and strong influence in campus fashion culture.

Best Student Chef / Culinary Talent

Awarded to a student with remarkable culinary creativity and skills, whether through a business, blog, or competition.

Student Public Speaker of the Year

Honors a student who has made an impact through speeches, lectures, or debates, demonstrating confidence and powerful communication.

Best Student Poet / Spoken Word Artist

Awarded to a student known for inspiring and creative expression through poetry or spoken word performances.

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT & DIASPORA CATEGORIES

Best Ghanaian Student on International Scholarship / Abroad

Recognizes a Ghanaian student studying overseas who is excelling academically and/or representing Ghana positively in various fields.

Most Influential Foreign/International Student in Ghana

Awarded to a non-Ghanaian student in a Ghanaian tertiary institution who is making significant academic, entrepreneurial, or social contributions.

Best Foreign Student Entrepreneur in Ghana

Given to a non-Ghanaian student operating a business or initiative in Ghana with notable growth or impact.

Best Ghanaian Student Making Global Impact

Celebrates a Ghanaian student (home or abroad) creating global awareness, innovations, or influence through leadership, research, or advocacy.

SPORTS & FITNESS CATEGORIES

Best Student Footballer

Awarded to an outstanding student football player showing excellence in skill, teamwork, and campus representation.

Best Student Basketball Player

Honors a student with exceptional talent, dedication, and performance in basketball at the institutional or inter-school level.

Best Student Athlete (Track & Field)

Recognizes a student excelling in athletics, particularly in track and field events, and representing their institution in competitions.

Best Student Volleyball Player

Awarded to a student who shows consistency, skill, and excellence in the sport of volleyball.

Best Student Handball Player

Honors a student making notable contributions and achievements in handball within campus or external competitions.

Best Student Swimmer

Awarded to a student with exceptional talent and records in swimming competitions and aquatic sports.

Best Student Bodybuilder / Fitness Influencer

Recognizes a student who promotes fitness, health, and wellness through bodybuilding, workouts, or fitness content creation.

Best Student Sports Journalist

Given to a student actively covering sports through writing, reporting, blogging, or vlogging with consistent quality and reach.

TELEVISION & RADIO CATEGORIES

Best Student Male TV Presenter

Awarded to a male student known for exceptional presentation skills on campus TV shows or professional television platforms.

Best Student Female TV Presenter

Honors a female student who is a dynamic, confident, and impactful television host.

Best Student Male Radio Presenter

Recognizes a male student who hosts engaging radio shows, delivers strong interviews, and has a growing listener base.

Best Student Female Radio Presenter

Awarded to a female student radio host with a strong voice, campus relevance, and listener influence.

Best Student News Reporter

Given to a student journalist with excellence in gathering, writing, and reporting credible and impactful news stories.

Best Student TV Series on YouTube/TV

Awarded to the most creative and engaging student-led series broadcasted on YouTube or campus/local television.

Best Student Movie on YouTube/TV

Honors a student film production that stands out in direction, story, acting, and impact, either on YouTube or other platforms.

AGRICULTURE CATEGORIES

Best Student in Animal Husbandry

Recognizes a student with outstanding knowledge, innovation, or work in breeding and caring for livestock.

Best Student in Poultry Farming

Awarded to a student engaged in poultry-related entrepreneurship or research with demonstrated success or innovation.

Best Student in Fish Farming (Aquaculture)

Honors a student contributing to the aquaculture industry through education, practice, or innovative farming methods.

Best Student in Agribusiness & Agri-Entrepreneurship

Recognizes a student who is running or has initiated a promising agribusiness or agritech venture.

Best Student in Agricultural Technology & Innovation

Awarded to a student developing or using technology to solve problems or innovate within the agricultural sector.

Best Male/Female in Agriculture

Recognizes the top male and female students committed to transforming agriculture through research, projects, or practice.

AVIATION & COSMETOLOGY CATEGORIES

Best Student Cabin Crew Trainee

Awarded to a student excelling in airline customer service, aviation safety, and in-flight operations training.

Best Air Traffic Control Student

Recognizes a student demonstrating outstanding performance, communication, and coordination skills in air traffic management studies.

Most Promising Aviation Student

Given to a student in any aviation-related course showing leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to the field.

Best Student in Hair Styling & Hairdressing

Awarded to a student with outstanding creativity, technique, and innovation in hair design and grooming.

Best Skincare & Facial Therapy Student

Recognizes a student specializing in skincare, beauty therapy, and facial treatment with demonstrated excellence and client care.

Best Nail Technician Student

Honors a student with impressive skill, precision, and creativity in nail art, care, and design.

TEACHER TRAINEES & COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CATEGORIES

Best Student in Early Childhood Education

Awarded to a student who demonstrates exceptional knowledge and innovative teaching approaches in early childhood education.

Best Student in Special Needs Education

Recognizes a student who shows compassion, skill, and impact in educating and advocating for children with special needs.

Most Promising Student Teacher (On Teaching Practice)

Honors a student-teacher who excels in classroom engagement, creativity, and positive feedback during teaching practice.

Best Male Teacher Trainee

Awarded to a male student in a teacher training program who stands out for academic excellence, innovation, and teaching impact.

Best Female Teacher Trainee

Recognizes a female trainee teacher excelling in education, leadership, and classroom engagement with future potential.