The ELOY Conference and Awards, a prestigious initiative aimed at encouraging and honouring, celebrating women across various sectors, recently held its annual ceremony, the 15th ELOY Awards; with the theme of empowering women through innovation and technology. This extraordinary event showcased the outstanding achievements and contributions of women who are making a significant impact in their fields.
The ELOY Conference held in the morning of the day on the theme, sustaining woman empowerment through technology and innovation. The Hon commissioner of Commerce, Corporative, Trade and Investment gave a key note address on the theme of the conference and she highlighted what the ministry is actively working on to support MSME’s. Other speakers included Dr. Tewa Onasanya the convener of the ELOYs, Dr Glory Edozien, Founder Inspired by Glory, Oreoluwa Lesi, Founder W.Tech, Dr. Peter Obadare, Co-Founder Digital Encode Limited, Tosin Ajibade, Founder Olorisupergal, Uzo Onumonu, Product Director Tingo, Ebele Udoh-Grant, Founder ADM, Foluso Gbadamosi, , Adeola Kingsley-James, Life giver and King Maker, Dr. Omolola Salako, Global Health Leader and Tale Alimi, CEO Rouzo. After the insightful session, a piece of land, N500,000 worth of advertising and N100,000 was won respectively in a raffle draw.
The ELOY Awards presented a diverse range of categories, each of which were open for nominations. Among the notable categories were the Business coach, TV Personality of the Year, ELOY Award for Young Innovative Entrepreneur, ELOY Award for Technology, Award for Trendsetter, Award for On-Air Personality, ELOY Award for Humanitarian, Award for Social Enterprise, Award for Innovative Fashion Entrepreneur, ELOY Award for Influence, Award for Financial Coach, as well as special recognitions for Women who Inspire and Women who Advocate for Change. Additionally, the ceremony featured the He4She Award, which honours those committed to gender equality.
Dr. Tewa, the convener of the ELOY Awards, radiated elegance in a dazzling gold gown by Trish O Couture as she welcomed Barr Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin the Secretary to the Lagos state government who represented the Governor of Lagos Stste, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu. She gave a speech on behalf of the Gov, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening.
The recipients of the awards expressed deep gratitude and were genuinely moved by the recognition. They felt that their hard work was acknowledged and appreciated, inspiring them to continue making a difference in their respective fields.
ELOY Awards 2023 winners based on votes
ELOY Award for Agriculture in association with Tingo – Olamide Alao Akala: Umera Farms
ELOY Award for Social Entrepreneur in association with Tingo – Sola Adesakin
Smart Stewards, Fruit Foundation
ELOY Award for Entrepreneurship in association with Tingo Morenike Molehin, Oak and Teak
Innovative Fashion Entrepreneur in association with Tingo – Yetunde Akande
Yetroselane Couture
ELOY Award for Technology in association with Tingo – Oluwatosin Olaseinde, Money Africa, Laddah
Innovative Beauty Entrepreneur in association with Mamador – Omobolaji Mogaji, Beauty Entrepreneur Ng
On Air Personality in association with Tingo – Chisom kamsy, Thrillnonstop – BeatFM Abuja
TV Personality in association with Tingo – Blessings Mosugu, Village Square Africa, News
ELOY Award for Content Creator in association with Tingo – Aderonke Omo Oba
ELOY Award for Young Innovative Entrepreneur in association with Tingo – Chinazom Arinze, Auto Girl
ELOY Award for Humanitarian (NGO) in association with Tingo – Grace Amuzie, Isrina Schools
ELOY Award for Influence in association with Tingo – Beauty Etsanyi Tukura
ELOY Award for Business Coach – Ella George
ELOY Award for Trendsetter – Bella Okagbue
ELOY Award for Financial Coach – Jennifer Awirigwe, Financial Jennifer, The Fin Tribe
ELOY Award for Acting Bukunmi Oluwasina Jagun Jagun
ELOY Award for Catering Business – Gabriella Julius, African Pasta Hub
ELOY Award for DJ – DJ Cuppy
Recognition Awards
ELOY HE4SHE – Dr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema
ELOY HONOURARY AWARD FOR A WOMAN WHO ADVOCATES FOR CHANGE – Toun Okewale Sonaiya, Women Radio
ELOY RECOGNITION AWARD FOR WOMAN WHO INSPIRES – Trish Onumonu, Trish O Conture
ELOY RECOGNITION AWARD FOR WOMAN WHO INSPIRES – Tokunbo Chiedu, Compass Consulting
ELOY RECOGNITION AWARD FOR WOMAN WHO INSPIRES – Kikelomo Atanda-Owo
ELOY Foundation Award for Business Woman on the ELOY Sustainable Empowerment Program in association with FirstBank – Otun Mistura
The ELOY Awards serves as a beacon of celebration, highlighting the achievements of remarkable women who lead the way in innovation, technology, and social impact. This event not only offers a platform for recognition but also ignites a powerful movement, encouraging more women to excel through their extraordinary contributions.
