At the recent 2nd International Conference on African Culture and Development (ICACD 2009), held in Accra, Ghana, the inaugural ICACD Awards were announced. The awards highlight and acknowledge commitment and achievement in the work that is being done across Africa to ensure that culture is valued and included as essential to all human development programs and processes– social, economic and environmental.
In announcing the 2009 ICACDs Culture and Development Chairman and Founder, Hon. Kojo Appiah-Kubi said, “ This is our first year for presenting these Awards and we are committed to celebrating the hard work and creativity that exists across Africa. It is vitally important that we support and reward the courage and inspiration by our peers and partners.”
The 2009 ICACD Awards were presented in a ceremony at the NUBUKE Foundation, East Legon, Accra to:
The Young Achievers Award to Mr. AMMAR KESSAB from Algeria for his dedicated commitment to culture and development.
The Outside the Box Award jointly to:
AFRICA FETE from Dakar, Senegal for their innovative programming and use of art and culture to foster emerging talent and focus on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, and
Mr. ISRAEL JACOB MASSUANGANHE from Angola for his innovation and leadership in regard to participatory governance at the local level.
The Award winners will receive a plaque carved by Ghanaian wood craftsman Mr. Henry Sonu in acknowledgement of their achievements.
Thanks to all those who nominated and supported the 2009 inaugural Awards program.
Nominations for the 2010 ICACD Awards will open in early 2010. People or organizations interested in sponsoring the 2010 Awards should contact: [email protected] .