The maiden edition of WiMEA came off successfully in Accra, establishing itself as a platform to promote awareness on gender inequality, diversity and inclusion, and to publicly recognize companies championing diversity as well as individual women who have contributed to the development of Ghana’s mining and energy industries. The awards also sought to advance SDG Goal 5 (Gender Equality) and Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Among the notable inaugural winners were, Baker Hughes Ghana, which won the Excellence in Diversity Programmes and Performance award, Goldfields Ghana Ltd as Employer of the Year Championing Diversity and Inclusion, and the Electricity Company of Ghana as Best Company in Women Empowerment Initiatives. Outstanding Services Company of the Year went to Consolidated Shipping Agencies Ltd, Karpowership Ghana was adjudged Best Company in Mentorship Programmes and Initiatives, while the winner of Best Company Women Network Group, went to Goldfields Ghana.