The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has been honoured with the prestigious Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) President’s Special Award 2023 for Excellence in Marketing Education at the 35th CIMG Annual National Marketing Performance Awards in Accra.
The award, which recognises the significant contributions of prominent marketing professionals and achievers to national progress, was presented in recognition of Prof. Abednego Okoe Feehi Amartey’s outstanding contribution to marketing education in Ghana.
The CIMG President’s Special Award is presented annually as part of the CIMG Awards, which aim to promote high professional standards, encourage excellence among marketing practitioners, and foster healthy competition among organisations.
Prof. Amartey’s recognition underscores his pivotal role in shaping marketing education in Ghana, having impacted both academic circles and the broader marketing industry in the country.
Prof Amartey expressed gratitude to the CIMG for the honour, dedicating the award to the faculty, staff and students of UPSA.
He emphasised the importance of continuous innovation in marketing education and the need for academic institutions to adapt to the evolving demands of the marketing profession in the 21st century.
Under Prof. Amartey’s leadership, UPSA has consistently ranked among the top institutions offering comprehensive business programmes, making significant strides in research, curriculum development, and partnerships with industry leaders.
The award further solidifies UPSA’s position as a hub for marketing excellence in Ghana, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing the next generation of marketing professionals who will contribute to the nation’s progress.
The CIMG Awards ceremony was attended by top industry players, government officials, and academia.
This year’s event was themed “Harnessing the Power of AI as a Transformative Tool for Marketers.”
