The Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY), is is here again, launched and packaged by Exquisite Magazine to honour deserving women with notable accomplishments.
According to Tewa Onasanya, Exquisite magazine publisher. “The criteria for the ELOY Awards focuses on the character of the individual, her ability and achievements and how her work impacts the Nigerian society, through Direct and Indirect leadership, Service, Commitment, Achievement, Integrity and Character and we look forward to celebrating all nominees and winners”.
Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) 2014Award Categories
FEMALE GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Nikki Laoye
- Lara George
- Tope Alabi
- Onos Ariyo
- Sinach Egbu
- Glowreeyah Braimah
FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
- Matopeda Abiola (Tope FnR) for FrockIt RockIt
- Toluwaloju Olowofoyeku for Toju Foyeh
- Wana Sambo for Wana Sambo
- Mariam Afolabi for Mademoiselle Aglaia
- Yinka Fashola for Moofa
- Nancy Nwadire for Iconic Invanity
MAKE UP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Funmilola Irantiola Olurinola for Abeke Make Over
- Zainab Azeez for Z.A MakeOvers
- Olubunmi Oshewa for Oshewa Beauty
- Bibi Omas for Bibiyonce Mua
- Fali Mamza for Mamza Beauty
- Dodos Joseph for Iamdodos
STYLIST OF THE YEAR
- Damilola Oke – Ms Modish (Fierce and Modish)
- Rhoda Ebun – Roses & Thorns Fashion Company
- Ngozi Ijoma – Zed Eye
- Jane Michael – Jane Micheal
- Tobenna – Harvella Styles
- Yummy Ogbebor – Styled By YouMe
MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Dija – Aww
- Yemi Alade- Taking Over
- Simi – Jamb Question
- Tonye Garrik- Aribelema
- Cynthia Morgan – German Juice
- Seyi Shay – Right Now
ACTRESS TV OF THE YEAR
- Brycee Adiah Bassey- Deadline
- Funke Akindele – Jennifa’s Diaries
- Tomi Odunsi – Tinsel
- Adesua Etomi – Gidi Up
- Oge Okoye – Hotel Majestic
- Linda Esifo – Desperate Housewives
Actress (Big Screen) OF THE YEAR
- Osas Ighodaro-Ajibade – The Department
- Adesua Etomi – Fallen
- Ini Edo – While you slept
- Weruche Opia – When Love Happens
- Stephanie Okereke Linus – Dry
- Mary Lazarus – Don’t cry for me
BRAND AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
- Michelle Dede – Emmaus
- Tolu Toolz Oniru – Vitafoam
- Seyi Shay – Holladia
- Osas Ighadaro Ajibade – Polo
- Mercy Aigbe Gentry – Prestige Cosmetics
- Toke Makinwa – Payporte
ON AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
- Sweet Mandy – Blaze FM
- Kemi Smalls – City FM
- Shade Ladipo – Smooth FM
- Destiny Amaka – Cool FM
- Mercy Ajisafe –Cool FM
- Sope Martins – Smooth FM
TV PRESENTER OF THE YEAR
- Dolapo Marcy Oni – The Marcy Project
- Ariyike Akinbobola – On The Couch
- Cynthia Kamalu – EL Now
- Vimbai Mutinhiri– Start Gist
- Bolanle Olukanni – Project Fame
- Agatha Amata – Inside out
SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR/ONLINE EDITOR OF THE YEAR
- Samantha Dimka –
- Ezinne Alfa –
- Moriam Musa –
- Yetty Williams –
- Ronke Edoho –
- Ezinne Chinkata –
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
- Toyin Lawani, Tiannah’s Place Empire
- Leslie Okoye, Cookie Skin
- Omonike Fowowe, EMR Group
- Bisola Borha, Trendybee events
- Sharki Balogun, Bunniebees Fabricsm
- Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, Wecyclers
As well as the category definitions above, The ELOY Nomination board is calling in entries for the ELOY Awards for Ladies who Inspire. These are awards which will be recognizing individuals who have made a difference and impacted their industry and or community. Send the name and brief about the ladies you would like nominated to eloy@exquisitemag.com
To vote: text “ELOY” followed by “Nominee” to 35070 or vote online atwww.exquisitemag.com