The award was bestowed on the Publisher at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ogba, Lagos State.
According to the letter sent to the media practitioner by the organisers of the event and signed by the Chairman, Advisory Board Governing Council, Nigeria Media Network in conjunction with Daily Pride Communications, Dr. Agnes NyumahBokai, and others, the award was conferred on the National Waves boss on account of his untainted years of experience and for great achievements vis a vis rising to the zenith of the journalism profession through dint of hard work and doggedness