The Challenge 2009 will follow the format as given below.

Pre-Selection

Registration for The Challenge 2009 is open from 08th January to 14th February 2009. All qualified persons are invited to apply online by completing the Application Form here.

Qualified candidates will be invited by e-mail and/or SMS text message to attend pre-selection events in Accra and Kumasi. Prospective participants must be willing to attend either of these events at own expense.

After the initial pre-selection events, 25 participants will be selected to go through to the next round. This stage will also involve independent confirmation of authenticity of submitted qualifications (documents) and references.

Twelve Finalists will be chosen after this to participate in The Challenge 2009 Reality TV Series.

Reality TV Shows

The 12 finalists will compete through carefully selected team or individual tasks designed to test personality, character, leadership, creativity, skills and competencies. Depending on performance against set criteria and nominations by a 3-member Board, 9 participants will be evicted over an eight-week period through SMS votes by a cross-section of the general public.

In-between episodes and tasks, the finalists will be taken through a number of personal and professional development training modules facilitated by experts in the respective fields.
The last 3 contestants will participate in a grand finale event to select prize winners.

Judging

A 3-member judge panel named THE BOARD, will evaluate and judge the contestants on their weekly tasks. The Board will nominate participants for public eviction through  SMS shortcode.