Popular Ghanaian social media personalities Nana Mitch and Schardo Mitch, collectively known as the Mitch Brothers, have received a nomination in the Philanthropy and Charity category at the 2026 Forty Under 40 Awards Ghana, recognizing their growing impact in community development through their Smile4mation initiative.
The nomination celebrates the brothers’ unwavering commitment to creating meaningful social change by supporting vulnerable communities, empowering women, and inspiring hope through charitable outreach. Over the years, Smile4mation has evolved into a platform dedicated to transforming lives, with the support of a growing community that shares the brothers’ vision of giving back.
Reacting to the recognition, the brothers, born Padmond Annor and Padmond Annor Jr., expressed their gratitude “We’re truly honored to be nominated for an award at such a prestigious event. Moments like these remind us of how far we’ve come and inspire us to keep going. We want to take this opportunity to appreciate the wonderful community that believed in our vision, supported the journey, and stood by us through every story. Thank you for helping us bring smiles to dozens through your donations and nominations. The work continues!”
The 2026 Forty Under 40 Awards Ghana is scheduled to take place on September 12 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. This year’s edition marks the awards’ 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of recognizing Ghana’s most outstanding young professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers under the age of 40 who continue to make significant contributions across various industries and communities.
For the Mitch Brothers, the nomination represents another milestone in a journey that has seen them leverage their social media influence for a greater purpose. Beyond creating engaging digital content, the duo has consistently used their platform to mobilize support for charitable causes and encourage positive action within society.
As the countdown to the awards ceremony begins, the recognition further cements Nana Mitch and Schardo Mitch’s reputation as two of Ghana’s most impactful young philanthropists, inspiring a new generation to use their influence to create lasting change and uplift communities across the country.