Ghana Water Limited (GWL) was the standout public-sector performer at the 14th Marketing World Awards (MWA) in Accra, clinching three major accolades for its corporate communication and brand management.

The state-owned utility company was named Public Sector Brand of the Year (Utility), while its chief manager of public relations and communications, Stanley Martey, was honoured as Public Sector PR Personality of the Year. The GWL public relations team also received the award for Public Sector PR Team of the Year.

The awards, held on 29 November 2025, recognise excellence in marketing, branding and communications across Africa.

In a citation, the awards board said GWL was selected for its “increased visibility, improved consumer engagement and commitment to transparent communication”, particularly in managing water supply updates, digital billing reforms and public education on water conservation.

The organisers, InstinctWave, said Martey and his team had demonstrated “exceptional consistency, innovation and professionalism”.

Speaking after receiving the award,Martey, who has over two decades of experience in communications and public relations, said the recognition reinforces the company’s commitment to transparent public communication and responsible service delivery.

“It motivates us to do even more. We will continue to work hard, work together and serve the public with professionalism,” he said.

He dedicated the award to his team and thanked GWL management for creating an enabling environment for effective communication.

“I couldn’t have attained this height without the team. The team also won so it means we are working together. There is a lot of work going on, and being recognised as a team means we are doing something right,” Martey said.

“If we don’t get support from management, what would we be doing? We wouldn’t be able to work or make these exploits.”

GWL has in recent years expanded its digital communication platforms,strengthened its crisis communication structures and enhanced responsiveness to public concerns – efforts that have contributed to improved public perception and stakeholder trust.

The triple honour places GWL among a select group of public institutions recognised for excellence in communication, brand management and stakeholder engagement in Africa.

Other organisations honoured at the ceremony included the DVLA, Fidelity Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, the Ministry of Communications, the Electricity Company of Ghana, the Ghana Police Service and Vaseline Ghana.

The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson,Shamima Muslim, who addressed the ceremony, urged Ghana’s marketing and communications industry to take a central role in crafting a renewed national story.

She said the narrative should reflect the country’s strengths, aspirations and ongoing transformation under the “Resetting Ghana Agenda”.

“There is power in storytelling for nation-building. We need you not only as spectators, sometimes disgruntled voters even, but as collaborators at the centre of our national transformative journey,” Muslim said.

She commended organisations that continue to shape national narratives with truth, clarity and professionalism.

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