By Dr. Lucy ANNING
\xa0 Under the motivating theme 'Lighting Up Africa’s Tomorrow with Stardust,' the LucyAnn Excellence Awards 2025 turned Rising Academy School in Kasoa into a spectacular display of youthful scientific talent on Friday, May 30, 2025.
The ground-breaking ceremony honored Africa's upcoming trailblazers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), highlighting innovations set to redefine the continent's future trajectory.
The awards ceremony, far more than merely a contest, emerged from a forward-thinking endeavor aimed at discovering hidden potential.
The competition at Rising Academy School posed an ambitious challenge to more than 50 outstanding students through a demanding, multi-month STEM initiative focused on constructing inventions using discarded materials or goods. This endeavor aimed to transcend limits, stimulate critical analysis, and yield practical outcomes from the creative potential of youthful intellects.
The outcome was a stunning demonstration of creativity that left both the judges and participants completely amazed.
The furnace of contest: Where strictness encountered insight
The journey towards acknowledgment proved challenging as student initiatives were closely examined and engaged with rigorous intellectual exchanges, meeting the precise criteria set by the esteemed Award Committee.
Gloria Brew, who serves as the STEM Ambassador for the DevAfrica Institute with branches in Accra, the UK, and South Africa, headed the stringent evaluation process.
Seeing the remarkable level of insight and execution demonstrated by these students was truly humbling. Instead of merely finishing their assignments, they addressed both regional and worldwide issues using innovative and highly pragmatic solutions. This year’s theme about 'stardust' wasn't only figurative; we caught flashes of exceptional talent that will mold our continent and our planet in this digital age and far into the future.
Six star rulers anointed the champions of innovation.
Out of this impressive pool of more than fifty participants, six exceptional individuals stood out, with their initiatives gleaming brightly within their specific areas of expertise.
\u200e1. First place: Jonathan Oteng – For his eco-friendly automatic trash bin constructed from repurposed plastic containers, along with a moveable model of a tricycle and an airplane both crafted from salvaged environmental waste materials. He was awarded a set of educational supplies as well as a substantial cash prize.
- Second place: Lily Boahen — For her vibrant wall hanging, floral arrangement, and a decorative flower vase crafted entirely from repurposed environmental waste materials. She received an award comprising sophisticated educational resources along with a significant monetary reward.
\u200e3. Third place: Kardijah Alhassan — For her creative, affordable pencil holder, a lunchbox, and a small bookshelf made entirely from recycled materials found around her area, Kardijah received vital educational supplies along with a significant cash prize.
Three people were likewise presented with 'excellence awards' and recognized through vital educational materials along with a monetary reward. These are Joshua Eyison, Prosper Anan, and Sidi Yussif.
Fostering a continent-wide STEM revolution extending past the platform
The LucyAnn Excellence Awards of 2025 go beyond personal honors; they serve as a significant lighthouse not only in Ghana but also throughout Africa and internationally. These awards are meticulously crafted to motivate, inspire, and significantly propel forward the STEM initiative.
Through highlighting the concrete results of supporting young scientific talents who can tackle real-world challenges with innovation and expertise, these accolades clearly convey that Africa’s future is promising, inventive, and grounded in exceptional STEM achievements within interconnected communities.
Mr. Hopeson, who leads the Rising Academies Network, stated: "We at the Rising Academy School are tremendously proud to be hosting this pivotal event."
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