AGENDA / PROGRAMME

The  National Professional Awards (NPA) was  initiated in October 2014 to  recognise individuals and organisations –  both foreign and national –  that are playing important role in  advancing the socioeconomic  development of Sierra Leone. Their  participation is essential to the  success of the national development  agenda and programme priorities.  Over the years, new entrants – both  citizens and foreigners – have been  playing leading role in pushing the  national agenda forward. 

The   African Consulting Group (ACG) and Ecomedia Corporation established  the  awards to engage those men and women at the centre stage and  recognise  excellence, commitment and innovation in enhancing  sustainable  development across every sector in the country. The work of  the awards  is anchored in the belief that recognising and empowering  individuals  and organisations that are playing tremendous role in  society is very  essential in moving the country forward. It is vital to  empower  individuals and organisations to realise their potential as  resources. 

Brief History: The first awards ceremony was held in conjunction with the Sierra Leone   CEO & Business Awards at the Bintumani International Conference   Centre in Freetown on 23rd October, 2016. There were over 850 people in   attendance, including diplomats, ministers, CEOs and heads of   parastatals, NGOs and international organisations.  The combined   ceremony drew people from both the public and private sectors to   celebrate excellence of the outstanding men and women working hard to   move Sierra Leone forward. The awards ceremony have been organised  every  year.