Judges are upstanding members of society who have achieved native fluency in the languages. In addition, they have demonstrated an interest in the showcasing and documenting of languages and stories.
EWE
Dr. Vincent Erskine Aziaku
Dr. Aziaku is a senior lecturer at the Department of Ghanaian Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cape Coast. He obtained his Ph.D. in African Linguistics at the Goethe University Frankfurt in Germany.
Mr. Gabriel Kwame Agbemehia
Mr. Agbemehia is currently teaching Ewe at the E.P College of Education in Amedzofe. He obtained his MPhil in Ghanaian Language Studies (Ewe) at the University of Education, Winneba. He was part of the team that translated Google search engine into Ewe.
GA
Mr. Emmanuel Adjei
Mr. Adjei is a former lecturer of Ga Linguistics and Literature. He has an MPhil in Linguistics from the University of Ghana, Legon. He has taught Ga at the University of Ghana, the University of Cape Coast and the University of Education.
Mr. Benjamin Kubi
Mr. Kubi is an assistant lecturer at the Department of Ghanaian Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. He has an MPhil in Ghanaian Languages and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education. His specialization is in African oral and written literature.
TWI
Dr. Nana Anima Wiafe-Akenten
Dr. Wiafe-Akenten obtained her Ph.D. in Ghanaian Language Studies from the University of Ghana. She is currently the coordinator of Graduate Students of the Akan-Nzema Department
DAGBANI
Mr. Alhassan Zakaria
Mr. Zakaria is a teaching assistant at the University of Education, Winneba. He is currently finishing his Master’s degree in Ghanaian Languages while supervising creative writing in Dagbani at the University of Education, Winneba.
Mr. Al-Hassan Al-Hassan Hassan
Mr. Hassan is the Deputy Director of Tamale Training College. He has a Bachelor of Education in Dagbani with a Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL).
DANGME
Mr. Evans Tettey Adimeh
Mr. Adimeh is currently a teacher with the Ghana Education Service. He obtained a B.A. in Dangme Education at the University of Education, Winneba
Mr. Ezekiel Okudzeto
Mr. Okudzeto is a teacher at Kasseh D/A No. Basic School. He obtained an M.A in Dangme at the University of Education, Winneba.
FANTE
Dr. Lawrence Bosiwah
Dr. Bosiwah is a senior lecturer of Ghanaian Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. He will obtain his Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from the University of Education, Winneba
Mr. Baruch Eshun
Mr. Eshun is currently an M.Phil student in Ghanaian Languages Studies (Fante) working on Phonological Analysis of Some Fante Toponyms.