Organisers of the Youth Excellence Awards Ghana (YEAG) have officially announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 edition, marking the maiden staging of the prestigious awards scheme aimed at recognising and celebrating outstanding Ghanaian youth across various sectors.

The announcement, released by Essence DigiMark Ltd, confirms that nominations will officially open on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, inviting the public to nominate deserving young individuals who are making significant contributions to national development.

The Youth Excellence Awards Ghana 2026 is themed “Honouring Youth, Shaping Ghana’s Future,” reflecting the scheme’s commitment to spotlighting innovation, leadership, creativity, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and excellence among young people nationwide.

According to the organisers, the awards platform is designed to acknowledge the efforts of young achievers whose work continues to inspire positive change within their communities and across the country. The initiative seeks to motivate the next generation to pursue excellence while contributing meaningfully to Ghana’s socio-economic growth.

Members of the public, institutions, and organisations are encouraged to file nominations through the official nomination portal at
https://essencedigimark.org/nominate

The maiden edition of the Youth Excellence Awards Ghana is expected to attract wide participation from youth leaders, professionals, creatives, innovators, and change-makers across diverse fields.

For further enquiries, interested parties may contact the organisers via +233 (0) 552 417 984 or +233 (0) 204 114 382, or send an email to essencedigimark@gmail.com.

The Youth Excellence Awards Ghana is powered by Essence DigiMark Ltd and supported by several media partners, reinforcing its credibility and national outlook as a flagship youth recognition platform.