The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been recognised as the Public Relations (PR) Organisation of the Year 2025 in the Public Sector Category at the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana (IPR Ghana) Excellence Awards. This award acknowledges the Authority's commitment to professional public relations and strategic communication in discharging its mandate. The recognition was given at the 2026 National PR Summit held in Koforidua from October 22 to 24.
The three-day summit brought together public relations practitioners and stakeholders for conferences, paper presentations, the institute's Annual General Meeting (AGM), and the Excellence Awards. These events aimed to promote excellence in public relations and celebrate outstanding contributions to the profession. As a corporate member of IPR Ghana, the GRA values professional communication as a crucial tool for advancing its mandate and strengthening relationships with taxpayers, the media, stakeholders, and the general public.
Several staff members of the Authority's Communication and Public Affairs (CPA) Department are active members of IPR Ghana. This highlights the GRA's investment in building the capacity of its communication professionals to deliver effective public education, promote voluntary tax compliance, manage stakeholder relationships, and improve public understanding of the Authority's policies, programmes, and operations.
The Deputy Commissioner of Communication and Public Affairs, Mrs Florence Asante, commented on the award, emphasising the strategic role of public relations in building trust and strengthening stakeholder relationships. She noted that public relations is a strategic management function that supports organisational objectives.
According to Mrs Asante, the recognition reinforces the importance of investing in communication professionals and ensuring their expertise contributes meaningfully to management decision-making. The GRA's achievement demonstrates its dedication to fostering a positive image and promoting transparency through effective communication.
The Institute of Public Relations, Ghana (IPR Ghana) is a professional body that aims to promote excellence in public relations and provide a platform for practitioners to network and share best practices. The Excellence Awards recognise outstanding contributions to the PR profession, and the GRA's award is a testament to its commitment to professional public relations.
The GRA's recognition as PR Organisation of the Year 2025 underscores its efforts to build trust and strengthen stakeholder relationships through effective communication. This achievement is expected to inspire other organisations to prioritise professional public relations and strategic communication in their operations.
Key points
- The Ghana Revenue Authority was named Public Relations Organisation of the Year 2025.
- The award was presented at the 2026 National PR Summit in Koforidua.
- The GRA's achievement recognises its commitment to professional public relations and strategic communication.
