Hon. Frank Yeboah to Launch “Apagya Award” for Overall Best Student at 2026 Spelling Bee Competition
The CEO of the Frank Yeboah Spelling Bee Competition, Hon. Frank Yeboah, has announced plans to introduce a new award – the “Apagya Award” – for the overall best student in the 2026 edition of the annual competition. The initiative aims to recognize and reward exceptional academic performance among participating students while inspiring others to excel.
Speaking to the media in a recent interview, Hon. Frank Yeboah disclosed that the new award would serve as a platform to motivate students to strive for excellence and boost their confidence in academic pursuits. He explained that the decision to launch the “Apagya Award” was inspired by the impressive performance of students in the 2025 competition.
As part of this year’s recognition, Hon. Frank Yeboah presented a cash prize of One Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,000) to Amoako Paul, a student of Barekuma D/A JHS, who was adjudged the overall best student of the 2025 Frank Yeboah Spelling Bee Competition held in Amakye Bare community. He explained that this gesture was meant to celebrate the dedication, hard work, and exceptional skills demonstrated by students in the competition.
Hon. Frank Yeboah emphasized that the Apagya Award would not only reward academic excellence but also encourage other students to aim higher and take their studies seriously. He expressed hope that the award would foster healthy competition among schools within the constituency and cultivate a culture of learning and academic achievement.
The students who received recognition expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Hon. Frank Yeboah for the thoughtful gesture. They described the initiative as a source of encouragement and motivation, pledging to continue working hard and excel in their studies. Many noted that the recognition had boosted their confidence and strengthened their resolve to pursue academic and professional success in the future.
Hon. Frank Yeboah concluded by assuring students, parents, and teachers that the Frank Yeboah Spelling Bee Competition would continue to serve as a platform for nurturing talent, promoting education, and building the confidence of students in the Atwima Nwabiagya North Constituency. He also called on parents and guardians to actively support their children in their studies and urged students to remain disciplined and focused to achieve their goals.
The announcement of the Apagya Award has been warmly received by school authorities, students, and community members, many of whom described the initiative as timely, impactful, and instrumental in promoting education and student development across the constituency.
