The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) held its 134th Awards Presentation & Gala Dinner at the Guyana Marriott Hotel on December 14, 2023. During the business 17 outstanding businesses and individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the development of Guyana’s private sector were presented with awards in 17 categories.

The GCCI Awards honours the efforts of those who, through their involvement and leadership in the business community, continue to promote private sector development and by extension, the economic development of Guyana.

The GCCI’s Annual Award winners represent a diverse group of individuals and businesses that exemplify everything from leadership style to overall lasting effect on the community. Congratulations to our exceptional awardees:

1. Micro Business of the Year: Inner Peace Psychotherapy & Counselling Services 
2. Small Business of the Year: Rid-O-Pes
3. Medium Business of the Year: Kojac 
4. Large Business of the Year: E-Net 
5. Green Business Member of the Year: Amaya Milk Company 
6. President’s Award: GxMedia
7. Award for Innovation: Keen360
8. President’s Local Content Award: Western Logistics Inc
9. Corporate Citizenship: GTT
10. GCCI’s Local Content Award: GAICO Construction & General Services Inc.
11. Public Service Award: Ministry of Public Works
12. Media Award: Demerara Waves 
13. Young Business Executive of the Year: Ameir Ahmad, Managing Director of Sheriff Security Inc
14. Women in Business – Kathy Smith, CEO of Dover Waterproofing Technologies Inc 
15. Lifetime Achievement: Ramsay Ali, President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association
16. Chamber Award: Keon Howard, Co-Owner of Guyana Electric Inc 
17. Local Content Special Recognition Award: Dr. Martin Pertab, Director of the Local Content Secretariat