Nominees for the 5th edition of the Exquisite Lady of the Year Awards (ELOY)

The nominees for the 5th edition of the Exquisite Lady of the Year Awards (ELOY) has been announced. The awards show is scheduled to take place on Sunday 17th November 2013 at the Red Carpet Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

According to the ELOY Team, the criteria for the awards focus on the character of the individual, her ability, achievements and how her work impacts the Nigerian society, through direct and indirect leadership, service, commitment, achievement, integrity and character. See the categories after the cut.




Film Actress of the Year

    Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha (On Bended Knees)
    Ini Edo (Weekend Getaway)
    Damilola Adegbite (Flower Girl)
    Kate Henshaw (The Assassin’s Practice)
    Rita Dominic (The Meeting)
    Tonto Dikeh (My Life, My Damage)
    Linda Ejiofor (The Meeting)
    Beverly Naya (Weekend Getaway)
    Eku Edewor (Flower Girl)
    Ireti Doyle (Torn)
    Keira Hewatch (Murder at Prime Suites)
    Jackie Appiah (Cheaters)

Fashion Designer of the Year

    Vonne Couture
    Elegante by Tiannah Stylling
    Maki Oh
    Revamp
    Moofa
    Ella & Gabby
    Mademoiselle Aglaia

Female Movie Producer of the Year

    Uduak Oguamanam (Desperate House Girl)
    Uche Jombo Rodriguez (Lies Men Tell)
    Michelle Bello (Flower Girl)
    Rita Dominic and Mildred Okwo (The Meeting)
    Emem Isong (Mrs Somebody)
    Blessing Effiom Egbe (Lekki Wives)

Ladies In PR and Management

    Bukky Kabiri-Whyte, The Bobby Taylor Company
    Joy Isi Bewaji, PRofound
    Ono Bello, PR Uno
    Wunmi Bakare, World Business Public Relations
    Oma Areh, WildFlower PR
    Tayo Afolabi, World PR,
    Bidemi Zakariyau, Le Style Fusion
    Moriam Musa, Morsi PR
    Bola Aduwo, Dream Flite PR
    Serah Donald, Sarah Donald PR and Management

Female On Air Personality of the Year

    Lolo, Wazobia
    Uche, Top Radio
    Temi, Cool FM
    Khadijah, Top Radio
    Omalicha, Rhythm FM
    Titi Oyinsan, Inspiration FM
    Maria Okanrende, Beat FM
    Fade Ogunro, Beat FM
    Joyce, Beat FM
    Gloria, Inspiration FM
    Toke Makinwa, Rhythm FM
    Mercy, Cool FM
    Tolu Adeleru-Balogun, Nigeria Info

Female Promising Artiste

    Pryse
    Victoria Kimani
    Chidinma
    Seyi Shay
    Emma Nyra
    Temi Dollface
    Lola Rae
    Ms. Jaie
    Ruby
    Yemi Alade

Stylist of the Year

    Toyin Lawani
    Bola Animashaun
    Zed Eye
    Ezinne Chinkata
    Yolande Okereke
    Veronica Ebie-Odeka
    Lucy Phil-Ebosie

Brand Ambassador of the Year

    Tiwa Savage – Pepsi
    Omawumi – Mortein
    Kate Henshaw – Samsung
    Waje – Glo
    Toolz – SNAPP
    Adora Oleh – SNAPP
    Dolapo Oni – SNAPP
    Yvonne Nelson – Zaron
    Stephanie Linus – So Clean
    Funke Akindele – Vitafoam

Beauty Brand

    Zaron
    Sleek
    House of TARA
    BM|Pro
    Lise
    MUD (Make-Up Designory)
    Natures Gentle Touch
    black|Up

TV Presenter of the Year

    Dolapo Oni (Moments with Mo, Ebony Life TV)
    Eku Edewor (53 Extra, Africa Magic)
    Zainab Balogun (Ebony Life TV Now and The Spot, TVC)
    Lamide (The Spot, TVC)
    Layole Oyatogun (Page 3, STV)
    Morayo Afolabi-Brown (Your View, TVC)
    Yeni Kuti (Your View, TVC)
    Helen Paul (Jara, M-Net Africa Magic)
    Tope Mark-Odigie (Your View, TVC)
    Ini Thompson (Travel Show, Channels)
    Esther Ugbodaga (Business Morning Daily, Channels)
    Olaide Alabi (Your View, TVC)
    Sanzy Eke (Your View, TVC)
    Labi Olayorin (Entertainment Splash, TVC)
    Maupe Ogun (Sunrise Daily, Channels)
    Temitope Fagbemi (The World Today, Channels)

Promising Female Blogger /Online Editor of the Year

    Ladunliadi.blogspot.com
    Olorisupergal.blogspot.com
    Neks2u.blogspot.com
    That1960chick.com
    Styljunki.com
    Onobello.com
    Laizalounge.com
    Thirdworldprofashional.com
    misspetitenigeria.blogpsot.com

Make-up Artist of the Year

    Joyce Jacob (Joyce Jacob Beauty)
    Editi Udofot (Edee Beau)
    Elaine Shobanjo (ShoMaya)
    Dolapo Olafidiya (Pweety Perfect Makeovers)
    Pamela Adigwe (Facesetters)
    Ololade Fanimokun (Facetalk)
    Mariam Obaz (Prettylooks)
    Erica Arubayi (Labelle)

Female Friendly Company of the Year – To be chose by Exquisite
Food Manufacturing Company of the Year

    Dangote Foods
    Golden Penny
    Indomie
    Ayoola
    Honeywell
    Bua

Female Accessory Designer of the Year

    Dot
    Etta Rose
    Mak Nisy
    Obuke Accessories
    Emi Sara
    Mona Mathews
    Zashadu
    Ariaba
    Madame Coquette
    Tote
    Joel Lani

Female Retailer of the Year

    Mango
    Max
    WoolWorth
    Mr Price

Household Goods Manufacturing Brand of the Year

    Samsung
    Scanfrost
    LG
    Panasonic
    Haier Thermocool
    Chigo
    Chico

Recognition Awards - To be decided by the ELOY Board
To vote, text “ELOY” followed by “Nominee” to 35070 or email “Nominee” to eloy@exquisitemag.com