connect and watch live programmes GPA 10th Anniversary Finalists Announced, 10 years Celebrating Icons of Innovation Accra, Ghana, Wednesday, 16th November, 2011. After a rigorous selection process, the  Planning Committee of Global Professional Achievers (GPA) Awards have announced the  finalist of the 10th GPA Awards to be held on Friday December 16th at the Banqueting Hall,  State House. According to Ms Bartels, founder of the awards, the selection process was  arduous as many of the categories had more than the required four persons per category.   The selection process included how well information was presented, supporting documents  and research obtained on the nominee. The final winners will be announced on the night. The winners for each category will be selected by a panel of eminent judges including H.E Dr  Erieka Bennett, Head AU Diaspora Mission, Prof. Miranda Greenstreet, Member of Peer  Review Mechanism and Executive Director AHEAD, Dr Selby Ashong- Katai _ CEO  Insurance Consult and UN Consultant, Mr. Kwasi Abeasi. CEO of Africa Invest Consult and  former ABR & NEPAD Consultant, Bishop Donald Pierson. – Consultant and Presiding  Bishop, Chris Essilfie – Executive Director, IBS Consulting and UN Certified Consultant  SME’s, Dr Mike Agyekum- Addo- CEO, Karma Group Of Companies, Mr. Reginald D Laryea -   MD Media Majique & Research Systems, former Board member Media Commission, Mr. Nii  Adjeidu Armar – Consultant Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist, Prof. Samuel  Ofosu  Amaah,  Former President of the  College of Physicians and Surgeons and Mr. Alex Bamful,  CEO Ghana social Marketing Foundation (GSMF) among others.   The awards dubbed: “10 years Celebrating Icons of Innovation", is aimed at inspiring existing  and young professionals to develop a mind-set of becoming globally savvy while adopting  Social responsibility initiatives. The finalists are presented in the list.