Corporate Communications Manager Sandra Amarquaye of Karpowership Ghana Company Limited (KGCL) was named PR Professional Practitioner of the Year at the 2025 Institute of Public Relations (IPR) Ghana Excellence Awards. The accolade recognises her contributions to strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, corporate social responsibility and reputation management.
Amarquaye’s award follows a series of professional achievements, including Internal Communicator of the Year at the 2024 IPR Ghana Excellence Awards, a Top 10 Women in PR ranking in 2024, and the Community Development and Relations Leadership Impact Award at the Sustainability and Social Investment Awards. Earlier, she was honoured as Sustainability and External Relations Champion at the Women in Mining and Energy Awards in 2021, and received Karpowership’s Ace of Initiative award in 2018 for innovative contributions to the organisation.
At Karpowership Ghana, Amarquaye handles corporate communications, media relations, stakeholder engagement and CSR initiatives, strengthening the company’s reputation and relationships with employees, institutional stakeholders and communities. Her work demonstrates the strategic role of communication in building trust, supporting partnerships and conveying corporate responsibility and sustainability initiatives.
During the ceremony, Karpowership was also recognised for Best in Crisis Communications, highlighting the company’s excellence in crisis communication and reputation management.
Speaking after the award, Amarquaye said, “This award is not just a personal achievement; it is a recognition I share with the entire Karpowership team. I am grateful to my supportive colleagues in Ghana and at our headquarters, whose collaboration and commitment make my work easier and contribute to our collective success. I remain committed to using strategic communication to build trust, strengthen partnerships and create meaningful value for our stakeholders and communities.”
Before her corporate communications career, Amarquaye worked as an energy reporter and producer at TV3 Network Limited. She is an accredited member of the Institute of Public Relations Ghana and holds two Master of Arts degrees in Public Relations and Media Management.
Her latest recognition marks another milestone in a career defined by professional growth, purposeful communication, stakeholder relationships and a commitment to excellence. The award underscores the growing importance of strategic communication in Ghana’s corporate landscape.
