About the National Professional Awards
The National Professional Awards (NPA) was initiated in October 2014 to recognise individuals and organisations – both foreign and national – that are playing important role in advancing the socioeconomic development of Sierra Leone. Their participation is essential to the success of the national development agenda and programme priorities. Over the years, new entrants – both citizens and foreigners – have been playing leading role in pushing the national agenda forward.
The African Consulting Group (ACG) and Ecomedia Corporation established the awards to engage those men and women at the centre stage and recognise excellence, commitment and innovation in enhancing sustainable development across every sector in the country. The work of the awards is anchored in the belief that recognising and empowering individuals and organisations that are playing tremendous role in society is very essential in moving the country forward. It is vital to empower individuals and organisations to realise their potential as resources.
Brief History: The first awards ceremony was held in conjunction with the Sierra Leone CEO & Business Awards at the Bintumani International Conference Centre in Freetown on 23rd October, 2016. There were over 850 people in attendance, including diplomats, ministers, CEOs and heads of parastatals, NGOs and international organisations. The combined ceremony drew people from both the public and private sectors to celebrate excellence of the outstanding men and women working hard to move Sierra Leone forward. The awards ceremony have been organised every year.
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