{
  "id": 18881402,
  "title": "GBC bags multiple awards at 30th GJA Media Awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/gbc-bags-multiple-awards-at-30th-gja-media-awards",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T06:52:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/gbc-gja-awards-2/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) emerged victorious at the 30th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards, receiving accolades in various categories. Held under the theme \"Celebrating Excellence, Advancing Media Freedom and Combating Hate Speech in the Digital Age\", the event honored journalistic achievements across a spectrum of areas.\n\nEsther Aidoo from the GBC was honored with the prestigious Bank of Ghana Governor’s Economic and Financial Story of the Year award. Doreen Ampofo was recognized as the Best in Radio Documentaries. Prince Kukorku was bestowed the title of Best Photojournalist of the Year. Kweku Bolton was awarded the Best Crime and Court Reporter award. Additionally, Jennifer Frimpong-Wiredu from GBC and the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) were named Best Student Journalist of the Year.\n\nRadio Ghana, another arm of the GBC, also received acclaim through its program \"Behind the News\". The awards ceremony took place at the Palms Convention Centre of the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has won multiple awards at the 30th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards, with its journalists receiving recognition in various categories. The 30th GJA Media Awards was held under the theme, “Celebrating Excellence, Advancing Media Freedom and Combating Hate Speech in the Digital Age”. The event recognised journalistic work across […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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