The beverage awards which is in its fourth year, closed nominations to the general public and all beverage companies in February this year.

Under the theme, 'Inspiring excellence in Ghana's beverage industry' the awards aim to promote both local and foreign beverages as well as the participation of small-scale beverage enterprises in Ghana.

In a lead-up to this year's awards, Mr Boateng said a beverage industry tour was organised for the GBA board to visit nominated companies to familiarise with their work and practices, and said, "This initiative is one of the new activities which was introduced in the build-up to the 2019 Awards Night."

Mr Boateng said GBA this year had introduced two new categories to the awards, namely Local Beverage Advertisement of the Year and International Liqueur of the Year.

The Local Beverage Advert of the Year Award goes to the brand in the year under review that is enjoying massive public appeal with its creative publicity.