Alhaji Chief Tunde Azeez is the National President of the Yoruba Community in Ghana and the CEO of Accumed Laboratories and Accumed Specialist Clinic. He serves as the Chairman of the TC Awards 2024/All Yoruba Heroes Summit Governing Board

Dr. Oluwatoyin Abdulai Peregrino-Brimah is a distinguished medical practitioner, serving as a Surgeon and Ophthalmologist. He previously chaired the Adjudication at the first edition of the TC Awards. He serves as the Vice Chair of the Governing Board of the TC Awards 2024/All Yoruba Heroes Summit Governing Board

Alhaja Sherifaah Mahamah Dundu is a prominent entrepreneur and businesswoman who holds the position of CEO at Providence Events. She serves as the Vice Chair of the Governing Board of the TC Awards 2024/All Yoruba Heroes Summit Governing Board. She is also the older sister to the former president of Ghana, His Excellency, John Mahama.

Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit is a respected Circuit Court Judge in Ghana. She serves as the Chairperson for the TCA Adjudicators and the Secretary of the Governing Board of the TC Awards 2024/All Yoruba Heroes Summit Governing Board

Alhaji Abdul Razak Khailann is the CEO of a distinguished Marketing and logistics firm in Ghana and a member of the Yoruba Council of Elders in Ghana.

Alhaji Abdul Rahman Gomda holds the position of Chief News Editor at Daily Guide, a prominent daily newspaper in Ghana.

Madam Sardia Mould is an esteemed educationist who owns International schools and a radio house in Ghana.

Madam Mestura Ali is a dedicated entrepreneur and member of the Yoruba Community Council of Elders in Ghana.

Pastor Ishola David Akintunde, a Provincial Pastor at the RCCG, is an Insurance director and Hotelier. He previously held the position of executive director at Sunu Assurances and now serves as the CEO of Covenant Hotel Ltd.

Elder Chief Mcfelix Modupe Alaye is the CEO of McFAL Construction Company Ltd. McFAL Micro Finance. Appearance Barber. McFAL Auto and Alaye Farms. He is the Bobasewa of Ghana

Alhaji Chief Sura Lawal is an esteemed entrepreneur and serves as HRM Oba Hamza's Chief Advisor.

The role of the Governors also includes ensuring that the panel of adjudicators carries out the screening of awardees to meet all acceptable standards. This is a critical role, as it ensures that only the best of the best are recognized and celebrated as Yoruba Heroes.

In addition, the Governors serve as advisers to the Planning Committee, providing guidance and support as needed. 

Composition of the Board of Governors:

The number of the Board of Governors shall not be more than eleven (11). The Board of Governors shall consist of a Chairman and a secretary. Appointments for other roles shall be made as the Board evolves etc

Tenure of membership of the Board of Governors: 

Any member of the Board of Governors duly appointed shall hold office as a Governor for two years from the date of induction.

Precedent:

Every appointment whether provisional or otherwise, of a Governor shall be notified by or under the direction of the Planning Committee with all proper information to the Initiator.

Governors are entitled to all benefits as described below:

• The Governor Robe.
• An Exclusive Miniature Award.
• Exclusive Invitation to a Private Dinner with the Grand Patron, the Advisory Council, other Governors, Patrons and members of the planning committee of the TC Awards 2024.
• Exclusive invitation to attend the TC Awards 2024 ceremony.
• Awards Ceremony – Priority Seating.
• Right to contribute names for Awards recipients.
• Presentation of Awards at the Awards Ceremony.
• A cash donation may be decided by the Planning committee.
• Picture and Bio on all communication materials, i.e. event website, etc.
• Right to contribute to the thought leadership blog post related to the theme of the TC Awards 2024 event to be posted on the event website.

The advisory council members are to provide advisory support and guidance to the components of the event management structure. They are to help resolve challenges that may arise from the implementation of the project by providing new insights and exploring new opportunities.

Composition of the Advisory Council

The number of the TC Awards 2024 Advisory Council shall not be more than eleven (11). The Advisory Council shall consist of a Chairman and a secretary. Appointments for other roles shall be made as the council evolves etc

Tenure of membership of the Advisory Council: 

Any member of the Advisory Council duly appointed shall hold office for two years from the date of induction.

Precedent: 

Every appointment whether provisional or otherwise, of an advisory council member shall be notified by or under the direction of the Planning Committee with all proper information to the Initiator.

Advisory Council members are entitled to all benefits as described below:

• Exclusive Invitation to a Private Dinner with the Grand Patron, other members of the Advisory Council, Governors, Patrons and members of the planning committee of the TC Awards 2024.
• Exclusive invitation to attend the TC Awards 2024 ceremony.
• Awards Ceremony – Priority Seating.
• Right to contribute names for Awards recipients.
• Presentation of Awards at the Awards Ceremony.
• A cash donation may be decided by the Planning committee.
• Picture and Bio on all communication materials, i.e. event website, etc.
• Right to contribute to the thought leadership blog post related to the theme of the TC Awards 2024 event to be posted on the event website.

We have set a standard for the recognition of excellence in fields such as art, culture, science, sports, politics and other forms of human endeavours aimed at selfless service and contribution to the development of Yoruba people in any land they find themselves. The Adjudicators are saddled with the most technical and scientific responsibility of screening the nominee's list and choosing the eventual awardees. This is a task that requires a high level of professionalism, expertise and most importantly, fairness without prejudice, favouritism and bias towards sex, colour, culture, tradition or religion.

To ensure that every nominee is given a fair chance of being recognized for their contributions, the planning committee has established strict and objective criteria for the nomination. The criteria include:

1. Evidence of significant contributions of Yoruba people to the development of the land they find themselves. 

2. Demonstrated excellence in their fields of endeavour.

3. Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of Yoruba culture and values.

4. Evidence of integrity, professionalism and ethics in their work.

5. Evidence of noteworthy impact on the Yoruba people and society as a whole.

These criteria ensure that every nominee is evaluated objectively, and only the best are chosen as awardees. The Adjudicators and Awards giving research committee must carry out this screening process with the highest level of trust, professionalism, and fairness without prejudice, favouritism or bias towards sex, colour, tradition and religion.

Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, a Circuit Court Judge who has an impeccable record of championing fairness and equity in her field, has been chosen as the chairperson of the seven Adjudicators and Awards giving research committee. Her Honour, Halimah, will ensure that the nominees are evaluated based on the established criteria and that the eventual awardees are truly deserving of the accolade.

The Tribute Concert and Awards/All Yoruba Heroes Summit 2024 is an opportunity to celebrate the best of the best from Yoruba people, and the Adjudicators have a crucial role to play in ensuring that only the most deserving are recognized. 

Members of the panel are entitled to all benefits as described below:

• Exclusive Invitation to Private Dinner with the Grand Patron, the Advisory Council, Governors, Patrons, other Panellists and members of the planning committee of the TC Awards 2024.
• Exclusive invitation to attend the TC Awards 2024 ceremony.
• Awards Ceremony – Priority Seating.
• Right to contribute names for Awards recipients.
• Presentation of Awards at the Awards Ceremony.
• A cash donation may be decided by the Planning committee.

They are among the main financiers of the initiative. Distinguished men and women who serve in this capacity are persons who are very well respected and who have and continue to serve well in their various fields of endeavour in Ghana and beyond. 

Patrons are entitled to all benefits as described below:

• An Exclusive Miniature Award
• Exclusive Invitation to a Private Dinner with the Grand Patron, the Advisory Council, Governors, other Patrons and members of the planning committee of the TC Awards 2024.
• Exclusive invitation to attend the TC Awards 2024 ceremony.
• Awards Ceremony – Priority Seating.
• Right to contribute names for Awards recipients.
• Presentation of Awards at the Awards Ceremony.
• A cash donation may be decided by the Planning committee.

Composition of the Planning of the Planning Committee 

number of the Planning Committee members shall not be more than eleven (11). The Planning Committee shall consist of a Chairman, and Secretary in principal roles. Appointments for other roles as Treasure, PRO etc shall be made as the planning evolves etc.

The Initiator is not obliged to sit in the Planning Committee meetings (except if he is inducted into the Planning Committee) but details of every meeting will be relayed to him after each meeting.

Role of the Planning Committee

The mandate of the planning committee shall be strictly to implement the awards of the year in review.

The Planning Committee shall be responsible for the designing and implementation of the structure of the award for the year in review. This means that each award is expected to be heterogeneous. Their responsibility shall include:

• Appointment of Governors and Patrons
• Selection of date, venue and time of the award ceremony.
• Development of awards night program outline
• Decision on types of communication materials and their development, including banners, colours etc.
• Choice of Theme for the year
• Any other duty or activity that will lead to the success of the award in review.
• Every member of the committee shall have the right to recommend individuals for an award.

Declaration of membership of the Planning Committee 

No person shall be recognized as a member or permitted to act as such whether upon his first or any subsequent appointment until he or she shall have signed a pledged declaration and was inducted into office by the Initiator.

Precedent

Every appointment whether provisional or otherwise, of a member shall be notified by or under the direction of the Planning Committee with all proper information to the Initiator.

Tenure of membership of the Planning Committee 

 Any member of the Planning Committee duly appointed shall hold office for two years from the date of induction or attendance at the first committee meeting.

Indemnity of committee members

Tc Awards shall keep the Planning Committee, their assigns and agents indemnified against any acts of commission or omission, claims, costs and liabilities arising from the execution of their duties except those they incur through a breach of trust, knowingly and intentionally without the knowledge or approval of the establishment.

Determination of membership of the planning committee 

Any member who fails to attend meetings for three consecutive times without permission or is incapacitated to act, or who communicates in writing to the Initiator or the Planning Committee Chairman his or her wish to resign, shall thereupon cease to be a member of the Planning Committee

Termination of membership of the Planning Committee 

Except for the above clause where a member voluntarily withdraws from the committee or where a member is expelled from the committee for lack of commitment or misconduct, the term of office for each committee member being two years shall end at the close of the award review meeting. The award review meeting shall take place no later than four weeks after the awards night

Meetings and Decisions of the Planning Committee 

In addition to the introductory/inaugural committee meeting and the two successive ones where the roadmap of the award will be designed, meetings shall take place at any time upon prior notice of not later than three (3) days by the Secretary, Chairman or body assigned to do so.

Specific Intention

Funds will be raised for TC Awards through endowments, sponsorships and contributions from individuals and corperate organizations. Certain amounts of all funds raised as may be agreed by the Planning Committee shall be used for charitable purposes as well as given to the Yoruba community in Ghana.

Anyone who helps the event's fund-raising efforts shall be duly compensated

Funds Management 

The Planning Committee shall be responsible for the control and management of the funds raised on behalf of TC Awards in line with the implementation pattern presented by the Initiator. Funds shall be lodged in an account designated to TC Awards.

All withdrawals of money from the Fund shall be by cheques duly signed by any two members of the Planning Committee.

Planning Committee Declaration

• I declare to serve as a member of the Tribute Concert and Awards 2024 Planning Committee, therefore:
• I will always hold the betterment of the initiative and make it my priority during all participation in discussions and voting matters.
• I recognize that I am obligated to act in a manner that will bear the closest public scrutiny.
• It is my responsibility to contribute any suggestions of ways to improve the initiative policies, standards, practices or ethics.
• I will communicate my ideas and suggestions positively and respectfully.
• I will fully participate in meetings. Once a vote is taken, I will support the decision made by the Planning Committee.
• I will not knowingly take advantage of or benefit from the information that is obtained in the course of my duties and responsibilities as a Planning Committee Member that is not generally available to the public.
• I will be alert to information that the initiative can use to develop improved policies and strategies.
• I will protect the Initiative's information and will not release or share confidential information without the permission in writing, of the person who provided it.
• I  will maintain the confidentiality of all information that the Planning Committee deems confidential.
• I  will ensure the best use of resources that are in my trust on behalf of the Planning Committee or the initiative.
• I  expect to be reimbursed, by the Planning Committee expense policy, for expenses incurred by me for the sake of the Initiative.
• I will keep all such expenses reasonable and justifiable and will discuss expenses which may be in question with the Planning Committee Chair and initiator.
• I  recognize that it is important that I represent the initiative in such a way as to leave others with a positive impression of the Tribute Concert & Awards.
• In my duties, I will preserve and enhance the good reputation of the initiative and will avoid behaviour that might damage its image.
• I  will declare any conflict of Interest, be it real, potential, or apparent, which is not immediately obvious about any matter being discussed in my presence during a meeting.