Mr. Stanley Martey, Chief Manager of Public Relations and Communications at Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL), has been named Public Sector PR Personality of the Year at the 14th Marketing World Awards (MWA), in recognition of over twenty years of exemplary service in public sector communications.
The accolade, presented at a ceremony in Accra, celebrates Mr. Martey’s leadership in shaping public understanding of Ghana’s water management sector, particularly in areas of transparency, stakeholder engagement, and public education. Organisers of the MWAs highlighted his role in enhancing trust in state institutions through consistent, clear, and impactful communication.
Mr. Martey’s recognition positions him as one of Ghana’s foremost communicators in public service, particularly at a time when citizen confidence in government agencies depends heavily on effective messaging and transparency. InstinctWave, the awards organisers, noted that his work had “strengthened GWL’s public image through professionalism, strategic clarity, and a commitment to stakeholder trust.”
Ghana Water Ltd. also walked away with two other top honours: Public Sector Brand of the Year (Utility) and Public Sector PR Team of the Year, cementing the company’s reputation for excellence in public engagement.
In his acceptance remarks, Mr. Martey credited the recognition to the collective efforts of his PR team and the support of GWL management. “Communication in public service is not a one-man show. It requires teamwork, dedication, and patience. This award belongs to all of us,” he said.
Over his two-decade career, Mr. Martey has led public education campaigns on water conservation, managed crisis communication during major supply disruptions, addressed billing concerns, and championed initiatives against illegal connections and meter tampering. Colleagues say his calm, factual, and transparent approach has earned him the trust of journalists, consumers, and industry stakeholders alike.
“Making technical water production issues understandable to the public is not easy, but it is essential for building confidence and promoting responsible consumption,” he noted.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ms. Shamima Muslim, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, commended public sector communicators for their role in strengthening national confidence and promoting accountability. “Through your work, citizens understand who we are and who we can become. Effective public relations is not decoration; it is a pillar of nation-building,” she said.
Mr. Martey emphasized that the recognition would serve as a motivation to continue raising the bar in public service communication. “Being recognised shows we are doing something right, but it also reminds us that there is always more work to do in serving the public,” he said.
The 14th Marketing World Awards continues to celebrate individuals and organisations whose innovation, creativity, and strategic excellence have shaped Africa’s marketing and communications landscape, bridging public engagement and national development.
