Meet the Judges

Policy, Governance & Traditional Leadership

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Nana Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II
President, National House of Chiefs
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Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh
Economist & Evangelist
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Nana Otuo Siriboe II
Omanhene of Juaben Traditional Area
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Mrs. Kosi Yankey-Ayeh
CEO, Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA)
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Dr. Emma Oliveira
CEO of All-Smiles Dental Clinic & Dental Real Estate Company Ltd
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Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann
Dean, School of Engineering Sciences, UG
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Ernest De-Graft Egyir
Founder & CEO, of The Chief Executives Network Ghana
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Daniel McKorley
MacDan Group of Companies

National Judging & Mentorship Panel 2025/26

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Lady Akosua Dentaa Amoateng MBE
President of GUBA Enterprise
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Emmanuel Cherry
CEO, Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry
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Dr. Gifty Anti
Broadcaster & Gender Advocate
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Nana Kwame Bediako
Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
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Rev. Dr. Joyce Aryee
Executive Director, Salt & Light Ministries; former CEO, Ghana Chamber of Mines
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Bola Ray
CEO EIB Network Group & Empire Entertainment
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Angela Mensah-Poku
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Vodafone Ghana
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Mr. Tonyi Senayah
CEO, Horseman Shoes
(Youth innovation & “Made-in-Ghana” champion)

Participants will harness their regional resources and present sustainable ideas that can create jobs and transform their hometowns - a concept never done before in Ghana’s reality TV landscape.

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1st Prize - HMR Youth Innovation Champion

GHS 100,000 + Business Funding + Full Mentorship Support

To recognize and fund the most outstanding business idea or innovation developed through HMR’s festival-based empowerment and audition program.

The winner becomes a national youth empowerment ambassador, showcasing how creativity and culture can drive real economic transformation.

2nd Prize — HMR Emerging Innovator Award

GHS 50,000 + Mentorship + Business Development Support

For a promising young entrepreneur or creative innovator demonstrating strong potential for growth, sustainability and community impact.

3rd Prize — HMR Start-Up Excellence Award

GHS 20,000 + Business Support Package

To reward ingenuity, effort and determination among youth-driven start-ups.

Honorary Recognitions

HMR Royal Youth Development Champion

1 Vehicle (Japan Motors Partnership)

The Chief or Traditional Leader who demonstrates exceptional commitment to youth empowerment and mobilizes the highest number of young people enrolled on the YESEE Network.

Honorary Recognitions

The Grand Regional Award (Efie Ne Fie Honor)

The highest honor of the season - awarded to the region that best demonstrates collaboration, innovation and collective progress throughout the competition.

Ready to join the movement

Have a talent or an idea in mind that would place your region above others? Hype My Region is here to bring it to life.

start your journey today!
start your journey today!
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