Judges’ panel for Alumni Awards 2026

Adaku Ufere-Awoonor

Adaku Ufere-Awoonor

An award-winning energy attorney and climate leader with over 15 years’ experience advancing energy policy and renewable investment across Africa. She currently works with Sustainable Energy for All in Ghana, coordinating Mission 300 to expand electricity access. Formerly Chief of Party for USAID Power Africa West Africa, she mobilised billions in energy investment, delivered clean power projects, and reduced emissions. Adaku serves on global boards and is widely recognised for her leadership.

Yvonne Ossei

Yvonne Ossei

An award-winning cultural practitioner, producer, and social advocate with over 20 years’ experience across television, theatre, and film in the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa. She has led senior stakeholder partnerships within the UK government and founded a media production company. The first woman of African descent to win the British Urban Film Festival Award, Yvonne uses creative platforms to advance social justice, particularly addressing harmful practices affecting women and girls.

Doreen Ameonu

Doreen Ameonu

A strategic partnerships and engagement professional at the British High Commission in Accra, driving high-impact collaborations between the UK and Ghana. She has led cross-sector engagement across government, business, and civil society, including spearheading the UK–Ghana Young Leaders Summit. Her work also bridges sports and diplomacy, using innovative partnerships to promote inclusion, strengthen cultural ties, and advance sustainable bilateral development.

King Adawu Wellington

King Adawu Wellington

A business strategist, organisational management expert, and communications specialist with over 15 years of experience. He played a key role in communicating the impact of Ghana’s oil and gas discovery and managing public expectations. He is Founder and Senior Consultant at DONE BY US and Executive Director of Africa Street MBA, leading projects across 18 countries and empowering young people through entrepreneurship, financial intelligence, and digital inclusion.

Dr. Miracule Daniel Gavor

Dr. Miracule Daniel Gavor

A researcher specialising in digital technology for education, empowering teachers and learners through innovative learning design. His work spans technology-mediated learning, digital media design, and evaluation of educational innovations. He holds an MA in Learning Design and Technology from Roehampton University and a PhD in Digital Dynamic Mathematics Technology from University College London, applying research and change-management principles to advance effective digital education.