Frequently Asked Questions
Nominations, eligibility, attendance, sponsorship and more.
Any individual, group or institution that is an indigene of the Oguaa Traditional Area, or that lives and works in Cape Coast, and has contributed to the growth and development of the metropolis. Honourees have ranged from teaching hospitals and banks to market queens, journalists, churches and sports academies.
Use the nomination form on this website — it opens a pre-addressed message to the secretariat (info@osabarimbaroyalawards.com) with all the required details to fill in. You can also download the printable form, complete it in block letters, and drop it at the Emintsimadze Palace or email it to the secretariat. Every entry is checked and vetted to ensure it qualifies for the selected category, and no fee is taken from unsuccessful applications. Nominations for the 7th Edition are now open.
The 7th Osabarimba Royal Awards will be held on Saturday, 23rd January 2027 at the Oguaa Emintsimadze Palace, Cape Coast.
The awards are organised by Nana Obiri Aduama, Nkosohene of the Oguaa Traditional Area, and his team. Honours are determined by the Awards Planning Committee under the authority of the Oguaa Traditional Council, and conferred in the name of Osabarimba (Dr) Kwesi Atta II, Omanhen of the Oguaa Traditional Area.
The 7th Edition recognises excellence across twelve categories: Outstanding Community Development, Education Excellence, Healthcare & Social Welfare, Women Empowerment, Youth Leadership, Cultural Preservation, Business & Economic Development, Environmental Sustainability, Security & Peacekeeping, Lifetime Achievement, Media & Communications, and Diaspora Impact. See the Categories page for eligibility in each.
Yes — the awards are held as an open royal durbar at the Emintsimadze Palace. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, dress respectfully (traditional attire is warmly welcomed) and observe palace protocol.
The awards welcome sponsors and partners who share the vision of celebrating excellence in Oguaaman. Ridge Royal Hotel has been the founding sponsor since inception. Please reach out through the Contact page to discuss sponsorship packages for the 7th Edition.
Media houses wishing to cover the ceremony should contact the organisers in advance using the details on the Contact page.
Nominations · 7th Edition
The 7th Osabarimba Royal Awards hold on Saturday, 23rd January 2027 at the Oguaa Emintsimadze Palace. Download the nomination form and tell us who deserves to be honoured.
Completed forms may be dropped at the Emintsimadze Palace or emailed to info@osabarimbaroyalawards.com.