The honorary award acknowledges him as the "Africa
Corporate Man of the Year."
The Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs was among several
others who received awards for their outstanding contribution to putting Ghana
and Africa on the global map by projecting the rich Ghanaian and African
Culture, Heritage and Resources through Tourism and the media landscape.
"On behalf of myself, my institution; the GTA, my
family and team, I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to the Organisers
for the honour of this award. I am deeply humbled by the award and accept the
challenge that it imposes on me to continue to lead exemplary leadership and
discovery of young talents hinged on nothing else but compassion and
people-first," he said.
Mr. Kusi added, "l accept with humility, appreciation
and pride this honorary award and dedicate to all who have contributed to the
success".
The Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs of the GTA was
appointed as the Board Secretary of the Authority from 2010 - 2014 where he
served the Board of Directors diligently. Again, after his tenure of office as
the Board Secretary, he got appointed as the Special Assistant to the then
Chief Executive of the Authority, Mr Charles OseiBonsu. He has served on
various Tourism Committees and won several awards.
Mr Kusi is a PR and Marketing Practitioner with vast
experience in his field of expertise. He holds two (2) Masters Degrees; one is
Master of Arts Degree in Public Relations from the Ghana Institute of
Journalism (GIJ), now University of Media, Arts and Communication and a Master
of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the Methodist University
Ghana. He was at the GIMPA Law School for one year but did not complete his
course of study due to other equally important national assignment.
The annual awards scheme is an initiative of Supreme
Innovations Live Media with Mr Joshua K. Agbenyah Jnr as the CEO / Executive
Director and Producer to recognise outstanding performance and contribution of
personalities in the academia, corporate world, politics, entrepreneurs, civil
society among others.
It is to acknowledge inspiring African Creatives and
Personalities who are breaking the bias and putting Africa on the global map
and market.
Nomination on the awards is based on ones works and brand,
as well as votes on competitive awards, works and the final conclusion of the
board. It aims at supporting young creative and being their voice.