The Junior Graphic, a national newspaper targeting students in pre-second-cycle schools, has held the 2025 winners’ award ceremony for the Junior Graphic Awards 2025 National Essay Competition. The celebration took place at the Silverbirds Cinema at the Shoprite (Accra Mall) close to the University of Ghana.
Ten students, nine girls and one boy, were honored at the colorful ceremony for their great writing skills in the preliminary and final contests held at the regional offices and national headquarters of Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL).
The Junior Graphic, Ghana’s leading national newspaper for young readers, successfully hosted the 2025 National Essay Competition Awards ceremony. The event, which celebrated the literary achievements of pre-second-cycle students from across the country, was held at the Silverbird Cinemas at the Accra Mall.
The 2025 Junior Graphic National Essay Competition was under the theme “Nurturing Creativity: The Role of Reading and Writing.”
The overall winner is third from the left in the picture above, with the second-, third-, and fourth-place winners of the contest.
The Junior Graphic officially celebrated the literary brilliance of Ghana’s youth by hosting the 2025 National Essay Competition Awards ceremony on April 30, 2026. The high-profile event, held at the Silverbird Cinemas at the Accra Mall, brought together students, parents, and educators to honor the top ten participants who emerged from a field of approximately 1,000 contestants nationwide.
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Top Winners and Prizes
Following the final verdict of examiners who reviewed essays from the top 50 finalists in an in-person contest, the following winners were recognized and awarded for their write-ups in the finals.
| Rank | Winner | School | Reward |
| 1st Place | Princess Enam Avoxe | Amrahia Community School | GH₵3,000 Cash, Tablet, Certificate, and Sponsor Products |
| 2nd Place | Alberta Agbeabi | Akosombo International School | GH₵2,500 Cash, Tablet, Certificate, and Sponsor Products |
| 3rd Place | Nana Nanyo Owusu | Unique Child International School | GH₵2,000 Cash, Tablet, Certificate, and Sponsor Products |
| 4th Place | Wyima Afi Nyarko Akyeansah | Unique Child International School | GH₵750 Cash, Certificate, and Sponsor Products |
| 5th Place | Hilda Williams-Mensah | Vehen Nwauyo International School | GH₵750 Cash, Certificate, and Sponsor Products |
| 6th Place | Ciara Nyankonton Lartey | St Mark Prep/JHS | GH₵750 Cash, Certificate, and Sponsor Products |
| 7th Place | Nigel Asante Ababio | St Mark Prep/JHS | GH₵750 Cash, Certificate, and Sponsor Products |
Other finalists in the top ten included Puopelee Anbataayela Mornah (8th), Eyram Aku Dzakpata (9th), and Emmanuel Dzampeh (10th), who were also recognized for their outstanding literary achievements.
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The Junior Graphic National Essay Competition continues to serve as a vital platform for Ghanaian students to express their ideas and showcase their academic prowess. By providing significant rewards, including educational tools like tablets and substantial cash prizes, the competition encourages a culture of excellence and lifelong learning among pre-second-cycle learners.
Amrahia Community School, the home of the national champion, was particularly lauded for its role in nurturing Princess Enam Avoxe to victory in this highly competitive national contest.
Speaking at the event, the national champion, Princess, revealed the challenging nature of the process and how her teachers helped shape her efforts to startdom. She made particular mention of her English teacher Mr. Wisdom Hammond and her home tuition teacher for their contributions to her success. She furthered the discussions on the current issues in Ghana on illegal mining and examination malpractices, which did the magic for her in the finals held in Accra.
The Junior Graphic continues to be a vital platform in the Ghanaian educational sector, encouraging academic excellence and providing a voice for the nation’s youth.