The 10th Edition of The Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards is gradually drawing near and preparations are in full gear. In 2009 a long conceived idea came to life. Exquisite magazine the organisers of this prestigious awards, Led by its publisher Tewa Onasanya, have been consistently celebrating women of excellence in different field to empower and inspire other women.

 

The spotlight is beaming on women, It is evident in Nigeria and around the world, as policymakers, financial institutions, business support organizations and more are waking up to the idea that women are good for the economic prosperity of the nation and they are recognizing the untapped potential of women.

 

The ELOY Awards is first of its kind to be consistently held in Nigeria. The aim is to have it grow each year as we recognize and award outstanding women and their roles in society. From their humble beginnings, they have grown to become people other women and men admire and emulate while striving for success.

 

Every year, the ELOY awards planning committee meet to evaluate the women chosen by the general public to vet and pick the women with the highest nomination, who then make up the nominees list to be voted for by the general public. This year the Voting runs from now through to the 18th of November 2018 and some selected categories HE4SHE, ELOY BANKING AND FINANCE AWARD,ELOY AWARD FOR POLITICS, ELOY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD recipients are chosen by a selected ELOY Committee members

 

The voting windows are open and the 2018 ELOY awards nominees can be voted for by the public.

ACTRESS  OF THE YEAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH LUSH HAIR:

This is for a woman who has demonstrated great creativity in the use of her talent

 

  1. MERCY JOHNSON OKOJIE, Seven & a half dates.
  2. TOYIN ABRAHAM, Ghost and the Tout
  3. BIMBO ADEMOYE, Backup Wife
  4. BISOLA AIYEOLA, Pay Day
  5. ZAINAB BALOGUN, Sylvia
  6. CHIGUL, Crazy people
  7. BUKUNMI OLUWASINA, Ranti mi

 

ELOY AWARD FOR AUTHOR:

This is for a woman who has published her book within the ELOY year and done great marketing for it.

 

  1. NINA IPHECHUKWUDE ANYIANUKA, Disowned
  2. AMAKA CHIKA-MBONU, How to get your wife to swing from a chandelier in a red negligee
  3. BETTY IRABOR, Dust to Dew
  4. LAURA IKEJI, How to make money on Instagram
  5. TOSIN AJIBADE, Misfit to Hero

 

 

CHEF OF THE YEAR AWARD

This award recognises a woman who has been consistent in her passion for culinary and also versatile in her craft.

 

  1. Imoteda, Heels in the Kitchen
  2. Nengis kitchen
  3. Chef Zoeyblaq
  4. Ozoz Sokoh – Kitchen butterfly
  5. Dobbies Signature
  6. Ronke Edoho – 9jafoodie

 

ELOY AWARD FOR TECHNOLOGY /ICT:

This award recognises a woman who has used science and technology to create a platform offering knowledge, service, product or solution

 

  1. Omowale David Ashiru, Country Director Andela.
  2. Nkemdili Begho, Future Resource Limited.
  3. Lotana Ezeogu, Skills tribe
  4. Lola Ekugo, Head Digital Innov Lab FBN, Founder Transthat.
  5. Aramide Abe – Naija Startups
  6. Abisoye Akinfolarin-Ajayi, Pearl Initiative

 

ACCESSORY DESIGNER OF THE YEAR:

An award for an accessory designer who has been consistent and creative within the ELOY Year

 

  1. Ariaba_lifestyle
  2. Raya.Jewelery
  3. Kene Rapu
  4. Morin.O
  5. Urez Kulture
  6. Femi Handbags

 

ELOY AWARD FOR AGRICULTURE:

A woman who has achieved significant recognition and business success in the agricultural and agric business field with great impact in her community and country as a whole

 

  1. Olusola Sowemimo, Ope Farms
  2. Ada Osakwe, Agrolay
  3. Fatima Oyia Ademoh, Ajima Farms
  4. Mosunmola Umoru, Farms Shoppe
  5. Ifeoluwa Ariyo, Forth Worth Farms
  6. Aderonke Aderinoye, AgriHub Nigeria

ON AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR (RADIO):

This is for a woman who has been consistently creative on air

  1. Honey Ojukwu, UrbanFM Enugu
  2. Sandra Ezekwesili, CoolFM PH
  3. Maryanne Duke Okon, Nigeriainfo PH
  4. Shine Begho, MaxFM Lagos
  5. Sabina, Naijainfo Lagos
  6. Folu Storm – Smooth Fm, Lagos
  7. Joyce Onyemuwa – Cool fm, Lagos

 

ELOY AWARD FOR EMPOWERMENT:

This is for a woman who has contributed to and invested in mentoring, inspiring and empowering other women.

 

  1. Chisom Ogbumuo, The Conversation Cafe.
  2. Funke Oguntuga, Heartminders
  3. Nkem Okocha, Mamamoni
  4. Mercy Makinde, Amazing Amazon’s initiative.
  5. Success Omaje Julius, Experience Dev hub.

 

 

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD:

a woman who has made a significant social impact in the community and Nigeria as a w whole. Has provided a solution to cultural, education, environmental or financial challenges with her innovative product or service.

 

  1. Augusta Nwokafor, Enterprising women Nigeria.
  2. Esther Ijewere, Women of Rubies
  3. Temilade Salami, ECOWarriors
  1. Bilikiss Adebiyi Abiola, Wecyclers
  1. Yetunde Fadeyi, Reesafrica.
  2. Achenyo Idachaba – Obaro, Mitimeth

 

SOCIAL MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY LUFTHANSA: This award is for a woman who has demonstrated great social media followership which she uses to promote her brand and other brands. This Award category is sponsored by Lufthansa Airlines.

  1. Nelly Agbogu, Naijabrandchick
  2. Hustlersquare
  3. Cynthia Nwadiora, CEE C
  4. Gloria Oloruntobi, Maraji
  5. Uriel Oputa
  6. Bisola Aiyeola

 

FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY LUSH HAIR :

An award for a fashion designer who has been consistent and creative within the ELOY year

 

  1. Nonninstics
  2. Style temple
  3. Tubo
  4. Moofa designs
  5. Wanni Fuga
  6. Imad Eduso
  7. Gozel green

 

ELOY AWARD FOR JOURNALISM AND MEDIA (PRINT AND DIGITAL):

This is for a woman in journalism who has demonstrated integrity and passion for her work.

 

  1. Steph Busari
  2. Peace Hyde
  3. Didi Akin
  4. Amina Yuguda
  5. Azuka Ogujiuba
  6. Toyosi Ogunseye

 

ELOY HOSPITALITY AWARD:

This is for a woman in the hospitality industry. She could be a tour operator, travel agent, hotelier

  1. Nike Majekodunmi, Nuts about cake
  2. Reni Folawiyo,  Alara
  3. Tiyan Alile, Culinary School Nigeria
  4. Wonu Lamidi, Travel Solution
  5. Dorcas George, The George Hotel
  6. Amaka Amatokwu, WIHN

 

MILLENNIAL ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY EDIYE BEAUTY & WELLNESS:

This award is for a millennial female (under 35) entrepreneur who has demonstrated success in her sector through her work, leadership and excellence.

 

  1. Mizwanneka
  2. Dabota Lawson
  3. Laura Ikeji
  4. Afua Osei
  5. Chiamaka (Social Prefect tours)
  6. Lara Cole, Elan Red

 

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR:

This award is for a female entrepreneur who has demonstrated success in her sector through her work, leadership and excellence.

 

  1. Matse Nnoli, MatseCooks Seasonings
  2. Ifedayo Durosimi Etti and Olamide Olatunbosun, Parliamo Bambini
  3. Abimbola Ipaye, Bimmms24
  4. Adedamola Ladejobi, Ask Damz
  5. Arese Ugwu, Smart Money Woman
  6. Ijeoma Ndukwe, Bubez Foods

 

ELOY BANKING AND FINANCE AWARD:

This is for a woman who has shown great integrity, leadership and excellence in the banking and finance industry.

 

ELOY HE4SHE AWARD:

This award is for a man that advocates for women and/or a company that advocates for women welfare.

 

ELOY INNOVATION / INVENTION AWARD:

This is an award for a woman who has used her skills to create innovative ways to solve problems and also invented solutions to different challenges.

  1. Oluwayimika angel Adelaja, Fresh Direct
  2. Temi Giwa Tubosun, Life Bank Direct
  3. Uche Pedro, Bella Naija
  4. Dr Ola Brown, Flying Doctors
  5. Afua Osei & Yasmin Bello-Osagie, She Leads Africa.

 

SCRIPT WRITER OF THE YEAR:

recognises the excellence of a woman in SCRIPT WRITING.

  1. VIVIAN CHIJI, Ojukwu The Heiress, Losing Control, Cougars
  2. DAMI ELEBE, From Lagos with Love, Skinny Girl in transit
  3. RITA ONWURA, Meet the In Laws, High Stakes
  4. DORIS ARIOLE, Benevolence

 

ELOY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:

This will be presented to an established woman for her prolonged and consistent achievements in her business. She is a role model worth emulating who has displayed exceptional leadership over time.

 

ELOY AWARD FOR POLITICS:

This is for a woman in politics

 

TV Actress of the year TV and Web series

 

  1. Jemima Osunda, Rumour has it
  2. Adebukola Oladipupo, MTV Shuga
  3. Ini Dima Okojie, Battleground
  4. Lota Chukwu, Ajoche
  5. Lilian Afegbai, Ajoche

The voting windows have been opened as women all over the world have voted women who are doing great in their various fields. We encourage women to vote for the women who they feel deserve to win.

How to VOTE
You can vote for your favourite exquisite ladies on eloyawards.com

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