On 12 June 2022, Lartey was honoured with the "A Life in Sports" award by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) in Doha, Qatar, for his contribution to sports in Africa. "Over to You Radio and TV Sports Broadcast Excellence" is an award ceremony named in his honour for his service in sports broadcasting and journalism.Edwin Appiah,"Personality Profile: Over to You Joe Lartey, Your ace broadcasters' ace broadcaster", Modern Ghana, 19 July 2013.Daily guide,"Awards Named After Joe Lartey", Modern Ghana, 13 July 2013. He was also awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards.
