Nestlé Ghana Limited has presented eight trucks to deserving distributors as part of efforts to strengthen market reach, enhance redistribution capacity and reward outstanding performance.
The presentation formed a key highlight of the 2025 Nestlé Ghana Distributor Awards Night Gala held in the Eastern Region, where 48 distributors from across the country were celebrated for their partnership, sales excellence, brand growth and contribution to the business.
The ceremony celebrated 48 distributors across the country and recognised excellence in sales performance, redistribution, brand growth and overall partnership.
As part of the recognition, Nestlé Ghana presented eight trucks to deserving distributors, underscoring the company’s commitment to strengthening distribution capacity and rewarding consistent performance.
Delivering the keynote address, the Managing Director of Nestlé Ghana, Salomé Azevedo, described the awards as an important opportunity to reconnect with distributors, celebrate shared wins and reaffirm Nestlé Ghana’s commitment to long-term growth with its business partners.
She commended distributors for their loyalty, resilience and dedication to the Nestlé brands, noting that they remain critical partners in bringing quality nutrition to consumers across Ghana.
She said Nestlé’s brands represent more than products; they carry the company’s commitment to excellence, nutrition and shared value for consumers, customers and communities.
“Our distributors are our business partners in innovation and champions in the marketplace. Their commitment continues to help us reach more families, create value and build stronger brands,” she said.
Madam Azevedo further reiterated Nestlé Ghana’s focus on sustainable growth, highlighting continued investment in people, brands, technology, communities and the planet.
She said the company would continue to work with its partners to improve efficiency, reduce waste and create shared value across the value chain.
As part of the surprise of the night, Managing Director of Nestlé Ghana Limited, Salomé Azevedo, announced that the top three distributors for the company’s Maggi and Nescafé brands will be rewarded with an all-expense-paid trip to Switzerland and Paris at the 2027 eidition.
National Sales Manager of Nestlé Ghana, Jacob Odoi, expressed appreciation to distributors for their significant contribution to the company’s success and assured them of Nestlé Ghana’s continued commitment to building a stronger future together.
He said the 2025 awards were not only a celebration of performance, but also a heartfelt thank-you to distributors whose hard work, discipline and partnership continue to drive growth.
“Nestlé means business, and together with our distributors, we will remain stronger together,” he said.
Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Deborah Kwablah, said Nestlé’s commitment to creating shared value is reflected in its continued investment in its business partners, including initiatives that support distributors and enable both them and Nestlé Ghana to grow together.
Among the top honours, Danmaud Company Limited was named National Best Distributor of the Year, while Ofram placed second, Benbetty Enterprise placed third, Edcey Enterprise placed fourth and Thonket Enterprise placed fifth.
The Highest Turnover Award went to Danmaud Limited, while Mike Dot Enterprise received the National Growth Award. Danmaud Company Limited was also recognised under the Product Champion Awards for Accra, Cerelac and Milo.
In the sales team category, Eastern Region emerged Overall Best Sales Team, followed by Northern Region in second place and Ashanti Region in third place.
Recipients of truck awards included Nasomnyam Enterprise, Lucky Bazaar and Zakaria Iddrisu Enterprise under the National Redistribution Awards. The presentation of trucks formed part of Nestlé Ghana’s support to enhance distributors’ operations and deepen market reach.
Additionally, the top three distributors for Nestlé Ghana’s Maggi and Nescafé brands will be rewarded with an all-expense-paid trip to Nestle headquarters in sSwitzerland and Paris in 2027.
The Nestlé Ghana Distributor Awards are held annually to recognise and reward distributors for their partnership, performance and contribution to the growth of Nestlé brands across the country. This year’s celebration was held under the theme, “Stronger together, we are unstoppable.”
