And the nominees are…
The ELOY Awards governing body is excited to announce the release of the nominees for the prestigious Exquisite Ladies of the Year (ELOY) Awards 2021.
The list features 16 categories, with ladies who have largely impacted society through their commitment and leadership.
Voting has officially begun and can be done on the ELOY website www.eloyawards.com. It closes on November 19th, 2021.
Exquisite Magazine has vetted the nominees based on the nominations by the public and the fulfillment of the ELOY Awards criteria.
The ELOY Awards celebrates and recognizes women of excellence in different fields so as to inspire, motivate, support and educate other women to become the best versions of themselves. This also serves as a networking platform for women to grow and build their brands. The ELOY Conference will hold on the same day in the morning with a keynote address by the Hon Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Cecilia Dada and Special address by Mrs. Owen Omogiafo President / GCEO Transcorp PLC. According to the founder of The ELOY Awards Foundation Mrs. Tewa Onasanya, the focus of the ELOY Awards this year is to highlight the fact that when one woman wins, it inspires other women to win and increases the chances of other women winning.
The anticipated ELOY Awards night is set to hold on November 26th, 2021, at the Four Points Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
THE ELOY AWARDS NOMINEES 2021
| 1. ELOY AWARD FOR AGRICULTURE
A woman who has achieved significant business success in the agricultural and agri business field with great impact in her community and country as a whole.
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2. ELOY AWARD FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
This award is for a woman who is leading a Social Enterprise impacting lives through their activities, to solve economic and social issues. She is providing solutions to cultural, educational, environmental or financial challenges with her innovative product or service.
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| 3. ELOY AWARD FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
A woman in business. An entrepreneur who has demonstrated success in her sector through her work, leadership and excellence.
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4. ELOY AWARD FOR DIGITAL INNOVATION`
This award recognises a woman who has used science and technology to create a platform offering knowledge, service, product or solution to build sustainable businesses.
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| 5. ELOY AWARD FOR FASHION ENTREPRENEUR
This award is for a woman in the fashion industry who is making an impact and an employer of labour, who has been consistent and creative within the ELOY year.
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6. ELOY AWARD FOR BEAUTY ENTREPRENEUR
This is for a woman in the beauty industry making a mark in the beauty industry and an employer of labour.
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| 7. ON AIR PERSONALITY
A woman on radio who is using her platform to educate, entertain, inspire people.
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8. TV PERSONALITY
A female TV personality who uses her platform to entertain, educate and inspire others.
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| 9. ELOY AWARD FOR BRAND INFLUENCE
Someone who has been able to use her ability to influence potential buyers of products and services by promoting and recommending on social media. These type of people add credibility to brands.
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10. ELOY AWARD FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR
A woman under 35 actively running a business. A female entrepreneur who has demonstrated success in her sector through her work, leadership and excellence.
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| 11. ELOY AWARD FOR HUMANITARIAN / NGO
A woman who has made a significant social impact in the community and Nigeria.
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12. ELOY AWARD FOR BUSINESS / CAREER COACH
A female business or career coach who has been helping business owners / career women clarify their vision to achieve their goals.
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| 13. ELOY AWARD FOR CREATIVE ARTS (ACTRESS)
A woman who is using her talent to the best of her ability, showing great creativity.
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14. ELOY AWARD FOR INTERIOR DESIGNER
A female interior designer who has been showing her creativity in the interior design industry and also empowering others through her work
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| 15. ELOY AWARD FOR FOOD VLOGGER / ENTREPRENEUR
Someone who is using her platform to educate people on how to cook and use different food ingredients to prepare different meals
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16. ELOY AWARD FOR CONTENT CREATOR
A female who has been creating valuable entertaining or educational materials expressed to social and traditional media
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ELOY Recognition Awards
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A rising star in any sector who has now become prominent |
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About the ELOYs
The aim of the ELOY awards is to recognize Nigerian outstanding women and their achievements and roles in the society. To increase the economic visibility of women in Nigeria, to create a platform for networking hence enhance communication links to encourage women into businesses and to support the work being done by Nigerian women to improve themselves and Nigeria. This event is also being used as a platform to continue to increase the awareness for cervical cancer which kills one woman every hour in Nigeria.
Impact of the ELOY Awards so far;
- The ELOYs have been awarded to 205 women to date, who have gone on to be better at what they do.
- We have been able to enroll 40 women in MSME’s onto the ELOY Foundation Sustainable Empowerment Program (SEP) that started in 2020, these small business owners were mentored for a period of six months and they had access to entrepreneurial trainings every month. 10 of them were awarded a grant.
- It has increased motivation in all women as everyone wants to be nominated for an ELOY at one point during their career or business.
- Improved self development in awardees and nominees, that have gone on to make a huge impact to their sector.
- A platform that has helped identify excellence in the creative and business sectors that have gone on to become house hold names (Eno Essien, Sisi Yemmie, Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shay, Olamide, Korede Bello to mention a few)
- ELOY recognizes categories and identifies industries where people think women are not active or striving in.
The ELOYs has become a permanent fixture on people’s calendars, as everyone in Nigeria looks forward to these prestigious awards every year with great expectations and trust.
