15 Students receive Unilever awards

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03-10-08

THE Unilever Ghana Foundation for Education and Development has awarded 15 graduating students who have distinguished themselves in their respective disciplines in the country’s polytechnics and universities.
The awards ranged between GH¢ 150.00 to GH¢ 250.00 and certificates of recognition.
In addition, the names of the beneficiaries would be captured on special recognition notice boards cited at their almer mater as perpetual reminders.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation, Mr Andrew Quayson, said the students were selected by their universities and polytechnics as the overall best in their disciplines or academic institutions, based on their final year examinations in 2007.
He said such special events were organised not only to inspire the recipients, but also to serve as a reminder and motivation to all and sundry that “wherever we find ourselves and in whatever capacities, our contributions are being assessed for rewards”.
Since 2000, he said, the foundation had annually honoured graduates from the public tertiary institutions who distinguished themselves in their academic disciplines.
“For us at the foundation, demonstrating to these young adults in tangible terms that we appreciate their efforts and believe in their ability to go on to excel to greater heights is a step in the right direction,” he emphasised.
Mr Quayson said in total, the foundation was spending GH¢3,000.00 for the honours, and implored all and sundry “to strive to brighten our corner no matter how little”.
“It is our fervent hope that as they go out into the world of work, they will, by their achievements in their career and other pursuits, lend credence to the belief and confidence we have in them,” he stated.
He said having exhibited sterling academic performances, there was the need to energise themselves with the same discipline and enthusiasm to go through life to become exemplary leaders in their homes, communities and country.
A Lecturer at the Accra Polytechnic, Mr Nat Johnson, who benefited from a Unilever scholarship in 1967, commended the Unilever Foundation for inspiring the graduates to attain greater heights.