2026 GJA Awards: Female Journalist of the Year category removed

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced the removal of the Female Journalist of the Year category from the 2026 GJA Media Awards. This decision, made by GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor, was influenced by the consistent success of women in previous editions, where female journalists won the overall Journalist of the Year award.

Dwumfuor explained that the GJA believed this placed female journalists at an advantage compared to their male counterparts, leading to the decision to eliminate the separate category and allow both genders to compete equally. Additionally, the GJA has introduced two new categories: the Bank of Ghana Governor’s Economic and Financial Story of the Year (GEFSY) and Best Digital and New Media Platform, reflecting changes in the media industry and recognizing excellence in economic reporting and digital innovation.

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