Nomination opens for 2024 Ghana fintech awards

The Ghana Fintech Awards has officially opened nominations for its 2024 edition which is poised to celebrate the country’s fintech trailblaze.

Scheduled for March 1, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, the 4th annual awards will spotlight those at the forefront of Ghana’s fintech revolution, driving economic growth and financial inclusion.The nomination for 2024 Ghana fintech awards window, open from October 25 to November 25, 2024, encourages individuals and organizations to submit entries for deserving candidates via the official website, www.ghanafintechawards.org.

The site provides detailed information on categories, nomination criteria, and submission guidelines. At the recent press launch, Cristina Swan-Awagah, Project Coordinator for the Ghana Fintech Awards, highlighted the event’s commitment to advancing Ghana’s economic progress by celebrating fintech innovators who are breaking new ground in digital finance.

“With the Ghana Fintech Awards, our mission is to recognize the ingenuity and resilience of fintech companies that are not only simplifying financial transactions but also fueling economic growth through digital transformation,” Swan-Awagah stated. She underscored the pivotal role of fintech in promoting financial accessibility and encouraging digital adoption across Ghana, contributing to greater economic empowerment and inclusivity.

The awards ceremony will showcase leaders and companies pushing the boundaries in sectors like digital payments, mobile banking, blockchain, and financial literacy. Categories for this year’s awards include Fintech Leader of the Year, Best Digital Payment Solution, Most Innovative Fintech Product, and Outstanding Contribution to Financial Inclusion. Both well-established firms and rising startups are eligible, provided their products, services, or platforms are making a meaningful impact on Ghana’s fintech landscape.

This year’s awards aim to spotlight those bridging financial gaps for underserved communities, particularly for the unbanked, and advancing financial literacy efforts across the country. Swan-Awagah emphasized that recognizing these achievements is a testament to fintech’s role in making financial services accessible to a broader population.

By showcasing successful fintech models, technologies, and strategies, the Ghana Fintech Awards inspire future innovators and encourage continued investment in tech-driven financial solutions that strengthen Ghana’s digital economy. The event promises to reaffirm Ghana’s position as a leader in digital innovation and a model of economic resilience in the region.