Entrepreneur of the year award 2024

22-11-2024

Entrepreneur of the year award 2024

The Entrepreneur of the Year award is an initiative designed to highlight the significant contributions of Dutch businesses and business partners with strong ties to the Netherlands, who are driving sustainable development, fostering trade, and creating opportunities in Ghana. Every year, outstanding entrepreneurs with ties to the Netherlands are selected to celebrate their achievements. The 2024 award provides a platform for companies to showcase their impactful work in Ghana and stimulate further sector growth. It also served as a moment to acknowledge and thank Dutch businesses, SMEs, and local partners in Ghana for their continued efforts and collaboration over the past year.

This annual event, organized in collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ghana and the Ghana Netherlands Business & Culture Council (GNBCC), and for the first time with NLinBusiness.com, honours outstanding Dutch-affiliated companies breaking new ground in Ghana. The program also marked a significant step in a global initiative by the NL in Business to celebrate Dutch entrepreneurs in 11 countries, recognizing leaders who embody the spirit of sustainable entrepreneurship.

This year’s nominees were: • Kenyio Dutch & Co. Ghana Ltd.Holland Greentech.

A distinguished jury, comprising Tjalling Yme Wiarda (GM of GNBCC), Richard Yeboah (MD of MDF Global), and Wendy van Meel MBA (Vice Ambassador of the Netherlands), carefully deliberated and voted based on a set of rigorous criteria established by the Embassy.

We are thrilled to announce that Dutch & Co emerged as the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year, taking home the prestigious award! Dutch & Co’s innovative approach, commitment to excellence, and impactful work in driving sustainable development and energy solutions in Ghana and the West African region set them apart.

During the announcement, Tjalling Wiarda added: “Dutch & Co is a genuine entrepreneur who has been building its business since 2011 and can be proud to have grown into the Ghana market leader in renewable energy, having built the largest rooftop project in Africa (in Ghana).”

Congratulations to Dutch & Co. Ghana Ltd. for this remarkable achievement! Your contributions to Ghana’s economy and sustainable future are highly valued. NLinBusiness published a special magazine highlighting the winners from each hub, click here to read.

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to Kenyio and Holland Green Tech for their incredible work and positive contributions to Ghana’s economy. Your efforts in innovation and impact-driven business inspire us all. Together, we celebrate businesses shaping a sustainable future and driving meaningful change in Ghana and beyond.

For all pictures fom the evening, please click here.

 

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