The competition is run by a not-for-profit charity founded by Ghanaian Entrepreneur, CEO of the Young Educators Foundation, Eugenia Tachie-Menson, Programmes Manager, Salomé Dzakpasu, School Coordinator, Johnson Appiah and assisted by a team of educators, professionals, and volunteers.

Since its inception, the winners of the competition have represented Ghana at the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Maria Isabel Kubabom from SOS Herman Gmeiner School, Tema won the first edition by successfully spelling “Denigratory”  and proceeded to the USA to represent Ghana in the international competition.

Maria's appearance at the 80th Scripps National Spelling Bee made history as the first time an African participated in this international contest.

For almost two decades, Ghana remains the only African country participating in this prestigious international competition.