Honour Categories

Definition:

This honours an individual whose faith, words, and lifestyle serve as a source of upliftment, encouragement, and inspiration. The person ignites faith and passion in others, often exemplifying faith in challenging circumstances.

Metrics:

• Demonstrates steadfast faith under pressure.
• Inspires others through both spoken word and lifestyle.
• Ability to motivate sustained faith and positive action in others.

Definition:

This category honours an individual in the Christendom who exemplifies compassion as taught by Christ, showing deep sympathy, empathy, and selflessness towards others, especially the needy and suffering.

Metrics:

• Demonstration of deep sympathy and concern.
• Acts of love and selflessness.
• Consistent service to others without discrimination.
• Genuine empathy embodied in actions.
• Strictly limited to individuals, not churches or groups.

Definition:

This category honours churches and organizations that champion the physical, mental and emotional well-being of their members and communities. It recognizes those who demonstrate strong leadership in health education, preventive care, wellness programs, medical outreach and holistic development. It also celebrates institutions that invest in long-term health infrastructure, including clinics, health centres and medical facilities especially in underserved areas.

Scope:

Health Infrastructure: Building, operating or supporting clinics, health centres, community hospitals and mobile medical units to improve national healthcare access.

Health Education: Running seminars, workshops, wellness programs and awareness campaigns that promote nutrition, fitness, hygiene and preventive lifestyles.

Medical Outreach: Offering free screenings, medical outreaches, blood donation drives and extending health support to rural and underserved communities.

Partnership & Support Services: Collaborating with hospitals, health professionals, NGOs and government agencies, while providing counseling, emotional wellness programs and emergency response systems.

Metrics:

• The impact and effectiveness of their health initiatives.
• Their commitment to infrastructure development and rural outreach.
• Inclusivity policies ensuring equitable access.
• The strength of their partnerships and mental health support systems.
• The sustainability, consistency and innovation shown in their health-related programs.

Definition:

This category honours churches/organizations that actively contribute to the educational sector, particularly emphasizing their support and development of educational institutions.

Scope:

The focus is exclusively on the Primary/Basic school sector.

Metrics:

• Provision and management of scholarships for students.
• Development and maintenance of educational infrastructure.
• Inclusivity policies ensuring equitable access.
• Student academic performance and examination results.
• Teacher-student ratio ensuring quality attention.
• Teacher certification and qualifications.
• Attrition rates among students and teachers.

Definition:

An evangelistic church is defined as one that intentionally and consistently disseminates the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. This is measured by organized outreach efforts and personal witness activities.

Metrics:

• Number of outreach programs conducted.
• Ability to retain new converts ("souls").
• Quality and effectiveness of the modes of sharing the gospel (empirical assessment).
• Existence of Christian media houses and Christian literature.

This category is divided into three subgroups, all emphasizing longevity, public appeal, and the spiritual message in their respective fields.

Subgroup A: Gospel Music Group

Definition: A collective of Christian musicians/vocalists performing gospel music.

Metrics:

• Message of salvation in music.
• Number of hit songs.
• Longevity of over the years with sustained relevance.
• Creation of original music.

Subgroup B: Notable Gospel Artist

Definition: An individual musician performing gospel music.

Metrics:

• Individual artist status.
• At least 20 years of active relevance.
• Writes original music with a salvation message.
• Hit songs and strong public appeal.

Subgroup C: Notable Artist (Visual/Performing Arts)

Definition: A visual or performing artist creating Christian-themed works embodying Christian beliefs and values.

Metrics:

• At least 20 years of sustained relevance.
• Artwork or performances conveying a message of salvation.
• Creates works considered "hit" within the community.
• Public appeal and recognition.

This category includes several distinct special honors recognizing unique contributions and legacies.

(i) African Christian Personality

Definition: Honors a distinguished African (non-Ghanaian) individual who embodies Christian values and makes significant contributions to church and society mainly in Ghana.

Metrics:

• African origin (excluding Ghanaians).
• Significant impact in Ghana.
• Contributions to church building and development.

(ii) Religio-Politico Voice

Definition: A person whose religious authority intersects with political influence, speaking or acting impartially to shape governance, law, and society grounded in faith principles.

Metrics:

• Recognized religious figure.
• Maintains apolitical and non-partisan stance.
• Recognized voice with meaningful influence.
• Impartiality in engagements.

(iii) Posthumous Honor

Definition: Given to a deceased individual who had significant influence on nation, church, and society, leaving strong legacies within the last 25 years.

Metrics:

• Demonstrated capacity to influence.
• Godly character.
• Lasting positive legacy.
• Must be deceased.
• Impact within the recent 25-year timeframe.

Definition:

This category recognizes an individual based on their capacity to influence decisions, actions, and opinions nationally and within the wider Christendom. Influence is understood beyond mere prominence to encompass tangible service and impact on church and community.

Metrics:

• Demonstrated service to the nation.
• Significant contributions to the church.
• Community involvement and positive impact on society.
• Recognized voice in relevant socio-religious matters.