ELOY Awards (Exquisite Lady of the Year Awards) is an annual event held in Nigeria to recognize and celebrate outstanding women in various fields. Organized by ''Exquisite Magazine'', the awards aim to highlight the achievements and contributions of women who are making significant impacts in their respective industries, including business, arts, fashion, media, and philanthropy. It was established by
Tewa Onasanya in 2009.
During the ELOY awards held in Lagos Continental Hotel in 2018, the convener
Tewa Onasanya disclosed that the nominees were selected from different walks of life and that there has to be a vote-count before anyone is duly awarded.
In 2019, the ELOY awards introduced a new development, in which the awards for the very first time would be celebrating a man, the category will celebrate a man or male-owned company, which empowers and employs women, the CEO,
Tewa Onasanya stated that there was a need to improve on the previous editions.
Categories
The ELOY Awards recognizes women across various sectors, with categories designed to highlight achievements in different fields. Some of the major award categories include:
* ELOY Entrepreneur of the Year: Awarded to a woman who has made significant strides in entrepreneurship.
* ELOY Creative Artist of the Year: Honors a woman who has excelled in the arts, such as music, film, or visual arts.
* ELOY Media Personality of the Year: Recognizes a woman who has made notable contributions in the media industry.
* ELOY Humanitarian of the Year: Celebrates a woman involved in philanthropic activities and community service.
* ELOY Fashion Designer of the Year: Highlights a woman who has achieved excellence in fashion design and creativity.
Nomination and Selection Process
Nominations for the ELOY Awards are open to the public, allowing individuals to nominate women they believe have made significant contributions in their respective fields. The nominees are then reviewed by a panel of judges, which includes industry experts, leaders, and influencers. The final winners are selected based on a combination of judges' scores and public votes, ensuring a fair and transparent process.
Winners of ELOY Awards in 2017
Here are the winners of the ELOY awards in 2017:
* Fashion Designer of The Year - Bisola Adeniyi, Lady Bida
* On Air Personality -
Moet Abebe
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* Blogger of The Year - Oma Ehiri, Sotectonic.Com
* Events Company - Dunamis Events, Funbi Akinyosoye
* Make Up Artist - Misz Poshmua, Linda Onyinye Chukwuka
* TV Presenter (Terrestrial And Online TV) -
Idia Aisien
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Early life
Aisien is of Nigerian and Cameroonian descent. She was born on 4 July 1991, in Lagos to champagne magnate Joe Aisien, and jeweler Emmanuella Aisien.
As a teenager, ...
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* Actress Big Screen -
Toyin Abraham
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Abraham started acting in 2003 when Nigerian actress Bukky Wright came to Ibadan to shoot a movie. Abraham has made, directed, and s ...
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* Female Social Entrepreneur - Abisoye Ajayi Akinfolarin, Girl Coding (Pearl Africa Foundation)
*Female
YouTuber
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*TV Actress (Terrestrial And Online TV) -
Abimbola Craig,
Skinny Girl In Transit,
Ndani TV
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History
Ndani TV was established in 2012 by GTBank to offer both entertainment and informative content in order to attract a youthful customer base. It was the first online video content veh ...
*Female Chef / Food Designer - Bukky Tinko, The Kitchen Muse
*Beauty Entrepreneur - Good Hair Limited
*Female Movie Director -
Kemi Adetiba
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Early life
Kemi Adetiba was born in Lagos, Nigeria ...
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*Female Music Artist of The Year -
Symply Simi – Joromi
*ELOY Woman Who Inspires Award in Tourism - Chiamaka Obuekwe
*ELOY Woman Who Inspires in The Public Sector - Chinyere Anokuru
Winners of ELOY Awards in 2018
Here are the winners of the ELOY awards in 2018
* Actress of The Year -
Mercy Johnson
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Okojie was born as the fourth out of seven children of Daniel Johnson, a former naval officer, and his wife, Elizabeth. She was born in L ...
* Author of The Year - Nina Iphechukwude Anyianuka
* Eloy Award for Agriculture - Ifeoluwa Ariyo, Fort Worth Farms
* Scriptwriter of The Year -
Dami Elebe
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Career
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* Fashion Designer of The Year - TUBO
* ELOY Innovation/Invention Award -
Uche Pedro,
Bella Naija
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History
BellaNaija was founded by Uche Eze
Uche Pedro (born by Uche Eze; 26 July 1984) is a Nigerian entrepreneur. She is the fou ...
* ELOY Hospitality Award - Nike Majekodunmi, Nuts about cake
* ELOY Award for Empowerment - Mercy Makinde, Amazing Amazon's initiative
* On Air Personality of The Year -
Folu Storm – Smooth Fm, Lagos
* Social Media Personality of The Year -
Cynthia Nwadiora CeeC
* Social Entrepreneur of The Year -
Esther Ijewere, Women of Rubies
* Entrepreneur of The Year Award - Adedamola Ladejobi, Ask Damz
* ELOY Award for Journalism and Media -
Peace Hyde
Winners of ELOY Awards in 2019
Here are the winners of the ELOY awards in 2019:
* ELOY Award for Agriculture - Oyinye Okereke (The Fit Farmer), Landra Farms
* Young Entrepreneur - Florence Chikezie, ReDahlia Entrepreneurs NG
* ELOY Award for Digital Media Entrepreneur -
Uche Pedro,
Bella Naija
''BellaNaija'' is a Nigerian lifestyle, entertainment, and fashion website headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.
History
BellaNaija was founded by Uche Eze
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* On-Air Personality of the Year - Datwarrigirl (Tomama), Naija FM
* Actress of the Year -
Adesua Etomi-Wellington
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* TV Personality of the Year -
Nancy Isime
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Early life and background
Nancy Isime was born in Edo State to Nigerian parents of Esan people, Esan descent. ...
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* ELOY Award for Humanitarian Services - Tola Makinde – MoRainbow Foundation
* ELOY Award for Beauty Entrepreneur - Julia Onamusi, Jules Lifestyle
* ELOY Award for Corporate Social Responsibility - Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu, Tony Elumelu Foundation
* ELOY Award for Fashion Entrepreneur - Obis Oragwu, Wardrobe Merchant
* ELOY award for Social Entrepreneur in association with
FIRS - Chisom Ogbummuo, The Conversation Cafe
* ELOY Award for Influence -
Cynthia Nwadiora Cee-C
* ELOY Award for Hairstylist - Kemi Lewis, KLS Natural Beauty Bar
* ELOY Award for ICT/Technology - Adeola Shasanya
* ELOY Award for Entrepreneur - Ebele Udoh, Brandbox Africa
Winners of ELOY Awards in 2020
Here are the winners of the ELOY awards in 2020:
* ELOY Award for Agriculture - Fajimi Ifedolapo Omobolade, Graceaion farms
* Entrepreneur of the Year - Kemi Ogunkoya
*ELOY Award for Technology -
Odunayo Eweniyi, Piggyvest
*Innovative Fashion Brand of the Year -
Tolu Bally, 2207bytbally
*Innovative Beauty practitioner of the Year –
Toke Makinwa
Toke Makinwa (born 3 November 1984) is a Nigerian radio personality, television host, vlogger, entrepreneur, actress, author, and fashion influencer. Makinwa is known for hosting ''The Late Morning Show'' on Rhythm 93.7 FM Lagos, Rhythm 93.7 FM ...
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*On-Air Personality – Honey Ojukwu,
CoolFM, Port Harcourt
*TV Personality – Ebunoluwa Dosumu, Africa Movie Channel
*ELOY Award for Influence – Erica Nlewedim
*ELOY Award for Young Entrepreneur –
Omonike Fowowe, EMR Group
*ELOY Award for Humanitarian (NGO) – Fadairo Adeyinka Abimbola, Joyful Givers
*ELOY Award for Business/Human Performance Coach – Marylin Oma Anona (Omalivingshow)
*ELOY Foundation Award for Enterprise – Elizabeth Oladepo (07Foods)
*Health Care Practitioner – Dr Maymunah Kadiri
*HE4SHE – Adeshola Adeduntan (Managing Director
First Bank)
Winners of ELOY Awards in 2022
Here are the winners of the ELOY awards in 2022.
* ELOY Award for Agriculture – Oluwatosin Ariyo, Farm Fresh NGR;
* ELOY Award for Social Enterprise – Tolulope Makinwa, Muazu Africa;
* ELOY Award for Entrepreneurship – Gina Ehikodi Ojo, Geena foods and spice;
* Innovative Fashion Entrepreneur – Sandrah Tubobereni – Tubo.
* Innovative Beauty Entrepreneur Onyekachi Iroha – Beauty Atelier;
* On Air Personality Schullz – Classic FM;
* TV Personality – Olive Emodi –
News Central TV
* ELOY Award for Content Creator – Chef
Tolani Tayo-Osikoya – Diary of a Kitchen Lover
* ELOY Award for Young Entrepreneur Ore Runsewe – Arami Essentials
* ELOY Award for Humanitarian (NGO) – Kikelomo Adisa – Steer for Change mother and newborn
* ELOY Award for Intimacy Coach Ireti Oba-Okojie – Talk Sex with Ireti and Jessica Sampson – Intimacy Masters;
* Wellness Entrepreneur – Damola Ladejobi – Ask Damz.
* ELOY Awards for Photography Ijeoma Amagwula – Ijeworks;
* ELOY Award for Social Media Expert – Joy Akosa-Eghebi – Jacbell Media Business School;
* ELOY Award for Music – Ayra Starr
* ELOY Award for Movie/Film Maker – Winifred Mena- Ajakpovi, 4-4-44
* ELOY Foundation Award for Business Woman on the ELOY Sustainable Empowerment Program – Ibinabo Moses
* HE4SHE:
Adebola Williams
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* ELOY Honourary Award for A Woman Who Invests In Women –
Toyin Sanni
* ELOY Recognition Award For A Woman In Real Estate – Ichechi Okonkwo
* ELOY Recognition Award For Woman Who Inspires –
Ife Durosinmi-Etti
* ELOY Recognition Award For Her Outstanding Role In Empowering Women -
Folorunsho Alakija
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Winners of ELOY Awards in 2024
Here are the winners of the ELOY awards in 2024:
* ELOY Iconic Recognition Award -
Mo Abudu
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Early life
Mo Abudu was born in Hammersmith, West London ...
*ELOY Award for Creative Arts and Entertainment - Fashion, Art or Music - Adebimpe Adebambo
*ELOY Award for Creative Arts and Entertainment - Acting or Film -
Bimbo Ademoye
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Early life and education
Born Abimbola Aisha Ademoye ...
*ELOY Award for STEM - Ada Nduka Oyom of She Code Africa
*ELOY Award for Health and Wellness - Chiamaka Elujoba (Green Essence Healthy lifestyle)
* ELOY Award for Education and Mentorship - Tolulope Tunde-Ajiboye (The Blooming Amazons)
*ELOY Award for Sustainability and Environment - Sidikat Folami (Mateen Lander Limited)
*On-Air Personality – Cheche Smith
*TV Personality – Ayo Mairo-Ese and Uvbi Balogun (YourViewPidgin TVC)
*ELOY Rising Star Award - Chinny Okoye
*ELOY Award for Beauty Influencer – Anita Adetoye
*ELOY Award for Fashion Influencer –
Priscila Ojo
*ELOY Award for Advocacy and Human Rights – Roseline Adewuyi
*ELOY Award for Content Creator – Happiness Shelton (Shelton Family)
*ELOY Award for Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Nelly Agbogu
*ELOY Award for Media and Communication –
Dr. Morayo Afolabi-Brown
*HE4SHE –
Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, governor of
Lagos State
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*ELOY Award for Woman Who Inspires – Madame Ngone Diop, Director,
United Nations Economic Commission Africa - West African Office
*ELOY Recognition Award International –
Dr. Yvonne Thompson (Wintrade Global United Kingdom)
*ELOY Foundation Award for Business Woman on the ELOY Sustainable Empowerment Program – Karimot Isiaka Olajumoke
References
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