The annual Golden Image Awards is set the take place this Thursday in Monrovia. This year marked the 14thedition of the awards, which is officially part of the July 26, Independence Day celebration.
On Thursday, July 18, the event will be convened under the distinguished leader President Joseph NyumaBoakai.
Historically the Convener of the Award, has been the sitting President since its maiden edition in 2011.
Ambassador Boakai, best known for his extensive public service career, marked by his dedication to agricultural development, rural community projects, and Traditions and Culture, has always been part of the awards ceremonies over the years.
As Vice President of Liberia, from 2005 – 2018, the Liberian leader played a crucial role in the country’s post-war recovery and development efforts, solidifying is reputation for integrity and commitment to duty.
The Image of the Golden Image Award (GIA) is Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first female democratically elected Head of State. The Award was dedicated in Madam Sirleaf’s honor for her bold and courageous role in ensuring that the rights of women are respected on the continent of Africa and the World at large. Undoubtedly, Former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is an international icon, recognized as a leading promoter of Gender Equality, Democracy and the rule of law. Madam Sirleaf is a 2011-Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
The immediate past Convener of the award is former President George Manneh Weah, 2018 – 2023. Respectfully Ambassador Weah is recognized as a true Legend, a leading promoter of Peace, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, the only African to win the World Best Footballer and the Ballon d’Or. He also a Golden Image Award recipient, picking up the prize in 2011.
Liberia’s Culture Ambassador and Traditional Queen, Juli Endee is the Visionary/Founder and Chief Event Planner of the Golden Image Award. Founder and Executive Director of the Liberia Crusaders for Peace, Ambassador Endee has dedicated her life to advocacy for Peace, healthy life and women’s rights, using her expertise in social mobilization, community engagement and development communication to bring about behavioral change in the society.
To mark the 14th anniversary of the event, the GIA Secretariat has put some memorable photos, emphasizing how far the annual event has come.
