Origin & Mission
The Sustainability and Social Investment (SSI) Awards were founded in 2017 with a singular belief: that Ghana's most meaningful progress happens when businesses, foundations, and civil society invest in people and planet alongside profit. Organised by Ianmatsun Global Services Ltd — publishers of The Sustainability Report, Ghana's only dedicated CSR and sustainability magazine — the SSI Awards were built to fill a critical gap: a credible, nationally recognised platform where organisations could be held to account for their social and environmental commitments, and celebrated when they truly delivered. As we enter our 10th year, that mission remains unchanged. If anything, it is more urgent than ever. Climate change, inequality, and youth unemployment demand that Ghana's corporate and civil sector step up — and the SSI Awards exist to ensure that those who do are recognised, celebrated, and challenged to go further.
A DECADE OF IMPACT
Anniversary Timeline
Ten years of honouring Ghana's boldest champions of sustainability, ESG and CSR.
FOUNDATION · 2017
2017
1st Edition — The Beginning
SSI Awards launched as Ghana's first dedicated platform for CSR and sustainability recognition. A bold vision is born.
2018
2nd Edition — Growing Momentum
Applications double; first major corporate sponsors join. Customised SSI trophy unveiled, becoming one of Ghana's most coveted award symbols.
2019
3rd Edition — SDGs Take Centre Stage
Award categories formally aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Government ministry endorsements secured for the first time.
2020
4th Edition — Resilience
Against the backdrop of the global COVID-19 pandemic, SSI Awards adapted to celebrate organisations that pivoted their social investment to community health and relief.
2021
5th Edition — Halfway Milestone
Over 600 total applications received since inception. First individual Leadership Impact Awards introduced, recognising sustainability champions by name.
2022
6th Edition — ESG Goes Mainstream
New ESG-specific categories launched as investor scrutiny of environmental and governance performance intensifies across Ghana's corporate sector.
2023
7th Edition — Knowledge Meets Recognition
Launch of the inaugural Strategic ESG & Sustainability Impact (SESI) Summit at Labadi Beach Hotel, adding a world-class knowledge convening to the awards platform.
2024
8th Edition — Net Zero Focus
Climate and clean energy categories expanded as Ghana aligned its NDC commitments with private sector mobilisation. Second SESI Summit held.
2025
9th Edition — A Landmark Year
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation named SSI Foundation/Company of the Year. Absa Bank and Karpowership Ghana among headline winners. The stage is set for the 10th.
2026
10th Anniversary Edition — A Decade Celebrated
The most ambitious SSI Awards yet. Bigger categories, new legacy honours, and a reimagined SESI Summit to launch the next decade of Ghana's sustainability journey.
Purpose of the Award
The purpose of the SSI Awards among others is to;
- Create awareness, encourage companies, CSI/CSR foundations, NGO’s and other implementing agencies in delivering high impact CSI/CSR projects that aligns with Government’s focus on sustainable development goals(SDG) and to also adopt multi stakeholder approach which leads to excellent outcomes.
- Encourage companies to embark on projects that provide innovative solutions to specific problems in the domains of Social, Economic, and Environmental challenges and also yield long-term sustainable developmental benefits.
- Encourage companies and corporations to infuse corporate investments and innovations in the form of approach, usage of technology and expertise towards solving developmental challenges faced by the society, individuals and communities as a whole.
- Identify best CSI/CSR projects/programs in key thematic areas and understand how the community is benefiting from the CSI.
- Highlight the success of the CSI projects and the commitment of the companies by recognizing them.
- Recognize and motivate the companies, CSI foundations, individuals and their implementing partners in delivering a high impact CSI that has positively impacted both business and society by taking a strategic approach to CSI through a joint / collaborative approach.
- Recognize the companies that are leading transformation by integrating corporate social responsibility & sustainability projects in their core business model.
- Recognize companies for implementing measures for conservation and sustainable management through CSI.
- Identify innovative approaches and employing application and technologies that have impacted individuals through CSI/CSR and have further caused an inclusive and sustainable development.
- Recognize business endeavors to partner with companies delivering high impact as well as enhancing the exchange of CSI best practices.
REASONS TO APPLY
- Gain recognition in the corporate and development sector as a responsible committed organization
- Increase your reputation and credibility at the national level
- Showcase your organization’s innovation and commitment to delivering impacts that aligns with Government’s focus on water sanitation, Healthcare, Education, Livelihood empowerment, Skills development, Poverty eradication etc.
- Celebrate winning partnerships at a prestigious awards ceremony.
- Get media coverage and outreach for your projects/impact programs
- Increase customer acquisition and retention.
- Increase market share and improve customer support.
- Improve public perception and support.
- Gain wider brand recognition.
