FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lagos, Nigeria | 12 November 2026
The ELOY Awards have officially released the nominee list for the 2026 edition, recognising outstanding women whose work, leadership, innovation and contributions are making a difference across various industries in Nigeria and beyond.
The nominees span a diverse range of fields, including fashion, film and the creative economy, beauty, business, technology and innovation, media and entertainment, health and wellness, fitness, and social impact. The list also recognises emerging talents through the Young Woman to Watch category, alongside women whose work is creating meaningful change in their respective fields.
Among the categories are the ELOY Awards for Fashion, Creative Economy, Beauty Retail, Business, Technology and Innovation, Media and Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Fitness, Woman Making a Difference, and Young Woman to Watch. Special Recognition Awards will also honour women demonstrating visible leadership, breaking barriers, achieving global impact, influencing media narratives and advancing corporate leadership.
The 2026 ELOY Awards form part of the broader 18th Global ELOY Conference, scheduled for 27 November 2026, under the theme “The Power of Being Seen: Visibility as a Global Tool for Women’s Empowerment.”
Organised by Exquisite Magazine and the ELOY Awards, the conference will bring together women leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and advocates to explore how visibility can strengthen women’s influence, expand opportunities and support their economic and professional advancement.
This year’s edition also features the ELOY x SARA 600 initiative, which aims to provide 600 women with opportunities for greater visibility, stronger financial positioning and business development.
About the ELOY Awards
The Exquisite Ladies of the Year (ELOY) Awards celebrate and recognise women making outstanding contributions across different industries. Through recognition, visibility and empowerment initiatives, the platform seeks to encourage women’s advancement and highlight their achievements.
