Women in PR Ghana concluded its 2025 activities on a high note with the successful hosting of its annual PR in the Park: End-of-Year Event on December 13, 2025. The event also marked the formal transition from the 2024/2025 Executive Committee to the 2026/2027 Executive Committee.
PR in the Park is Women in PR Ghana’s signature outdoor gathering designed to bring together PR practitioners, students, and enthusiasts for networking, learning, and fun in a relaxed park setting.
The event opened with an engaging icebreaker session dubbed “Word Games,” led by the MC, Eunice Asantewaa Ankomah, Immediate Past Finance Coordinator. Participants introduced themselves while sharing their professional ambitions using PR-related terms, setting an energetic and collaborative tone for meaningful connections.
A major highlight of the event was a fireside-style panel discussion on “Ethics in PR: When the Brief and Your Conscience Clash.” Panelists Akosua Kwafo-Ogyiri, Sandra Amartikar Amaquaye, and Emma Wenani shared practical, experience-based insights on navigating ethical dilemmas in public relations.
During the discussion, Akosua Kwafo-Ogyiri emphasized evidence-based communication, stating that “ethical PR begins with truth, and if you cannot defend the facts, you should not tell the story.” She stressed the responsibility of PR professionals to uphold accuracy even under pressure.
Sandra Amartikar Amaquaye highlighted the long-term value of integrity, reminding participants that “your credibility as a PR professional is your brand, and it should never be traded for pressure, power, or convenience.” Her contribution reinforced the idea that reputation remains the most valuable asset in communication practice.
Adding to the conversation, Emma Wenani cautioned against short-term gains achieved through unethical practices, noting that “short-term dishonesty may bring temporary wins, but it permanently erodes trust, integrity, and reputation.” She encouraged practitioners to prioritize long-term stakeholder trust over immediate visibility.
The learning sessions continued with a discussion titled “The Art of the Table: Manners and Mores Every Professional Must Master,” led by Ivy Heward-Mills. She underscored the role of etiquette as a form of non-verbal communication, stating that “how you conduct yourself at the table communicates confidence, authority, and cultural awareness long before you speak.” She urged PR professionals to see etiquette as a strategic skill rather than a social luxury.
Following the discussions, a handover and induction ceremony was held for the outgoing and incoming Executive Committees. The Founder of Women in PR Ghana, Faith Senam Ocloo, presented citations to the outgoing executives in recognition of their contributions to the growth of the community and the advancement of the PR industry in Ghana.
In her remarks, the Immediate Past President, Joyce Sackitey Ahiadorme, expressed appreciation to members and stakeholders for their continued support and acknowledged the commitment of the Executive Committee during her tenure.
She stated: “It has been a privilege to serve Women in PR Ghana and to work alongside dedicated professionals who are deeply committed to strengthening the public relations industry. Over the past two years, we structured the community’s activities, convened quarterly Town Halls, hosted two of the most well-attended summits since our inception, and welcomed 142 new members. We also delivered masterclasses on corporate strategy and safe online practices for PR practitioners, alongside several other virtual and in-person capacity-building engagements. I am proud of the progress achieved during this term and confident that the incoming Executive Committee will build on these gains to further expand the organisation’s impact and reach.”
The Incoming President, Josephine Appiah-Nyamekye Sanny, reaffirmed the new Executive Committee’s commitment to advancing opportunities and visibility for women PR practitioners and students, noting that “building on the strong foundations laid by the outgoing leadership, we are committed to growing Women in PR Ghana into an even more vibrant, supportive, and empowering space where women communicators can thrive and lead.”
The 2025 PR in the Park event was more than a year-end celebration; it was a reaffirmation of Women in PR Ghana’s aim to nurture ethical, confident, and globally relevant communicators. Through honest conversations on ethics, practical lessons on professional conduct, and a seamless leadership transition, the event reinforced the importance of values-driven communication in shaping public trust and industry excellence. As Women in PR Ghana enters a new year, the community remains united in its commitment to learning, mentorship, and impact, ensuring that women in public relations continue to lead with integrity, influence, and purpose.
