ELOY Awards
ELOY 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
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, Sound City Fm; Adeyinka, R2 Fm Ibadan
- Blogger of The Year - Oma Ehiri, Sotectonic.Com
- Events Company - Dunamis Events, Funbi Akinyosoye
- Make Up Artist - Misz Poshmua, Linda Onyinye Chukwuka
- TV Presenter - Idia Aisien, Style 101 Show, Spice TV
- Actress Big Screen - Toyin Abraham, Alakada Reloaded
- Female Social Entrepreneur - Abisoye Ajayi Akinfolarin, Girl Coding
- Female YouTuber - Sisi Yemmie
- TV Actress - Abimbola Craig, Skinny Girl In Transit, Ndani TV
- Female Chef / Food Designer - Bukky Tinko, The Kitchen Muse
- Beauty Entrepreneur - Good Hair Limited
- Female Movie Director - Kemi Adetiba, The Wedding Party
- 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
- Actress of The Year - Mercy Johnson
- Author of The Year - Nina Iphechukwude Anyianuka
- Eloy Award for Agriculture - Ifeoluwa Ariyo, Fort Worth Farms
- Scriptwriter of The Year - Dami Elebe, From Lagos with Love, Skinny Girl in transit, Rumour has it
- Fashion Designer of The Year - TUBO
- ELOY Innovation/Invention Award - Uche Pedro, Bella Naija
- 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
- ELOY Award for Agriculture - Oyinye Okereke, Landra Farms
- Young Entrepreneur - Florence Chikezie, ReDahlia Entrepreneurs NG
- ELOY Award for Digital Media Entrepreneur - Uche Pedro, Bella Naija
- On-Air Personality of the Year - Datwarrigirl, Naija FM
- Actress of the Year - Adesua Etomi-Wellington– SET UP
- TV Personality of the Year - Nancy Isime, HIP TV
- 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
- 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 Beauty
- 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 – Fadairo Adeyinka Abimbola, Joyful Givers
- ELOY Award for Business/Human Performance Coach – Marylin Oma Anona
- ELOY Foundation Award for Enterprise – Elizabeth Oladepo
- Health Care Practitioner – Dr Maymunah Kadiri
- HE4SHE – Adeshola Adeduntan
Winners of 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 – 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
- ELOY Honorary 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.
Winners of ELOY Awards in 2023
- ELOY Award for Agriculture in association with Tingo - Olamide Alao Akala: Umera Farms;
- ELOY Award for Social Entrepreneur in association Tingo - Sola Adesakin; Smart Stewards, Fruit Foundation;
- ELOY Award for Entrepreneurship in association Tingo Morenike Molehin, Oak and Teak; Innovative Fashion Entrepreneur in association Tingo - Yetunde Akande; Yetroselane Couture;
- ELOY Award for Technology in association Tingo - Oluwatosin Olaseinde, Money Africa, Laddah;
- Innovative Beauty Entrepreneur in association with Mamador - Omobolaji Mogaji, Beauty Entrepreneur Ng;
- On Air Personality in association Tingo - Chisom kamsy, Thrillnonstop - BeatFM Abuja;
- TV Personality in association Tingo - Blessings Mosugu, Village Square Africa, News
- ELOY Award for Content Creator in association Tingo - Aderonke Omo Oba;
- ELOY Award for Young Innovative Entrepreneur in association Tingo - Chinazom Arinze, Auto Girl;
- ELOY Award for Humanitarian in association - Grace Amuzie, Isrina Schools;
- ELOY Award for Influence in association 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
- ELOY HE4SHE - Allen Ifechukwu Onyema;
- ELOY Honorary Award for a Woman who Advocates for Change - Toun Okewale Sonaiya, Women Radio;
- ELOY Recognition Award for Woman who Inspires - three winners, Trish Onumonu of Trish Conture, Tokunbo Chiedu of Compass Consulting and Kikelomo Atanda-Owo;
- ELOY Foundation Award for Business Woman on the ELOY Sustainable Empowerment Program in association with FirstBank - Otun Mistura
Winners of ELOY Awards in 2024
- ELOY Iconic Recognition Award - Mo Abudu
- 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
- ELOY Award for STEM - Ada Nduka Oyom of She Code Africa
- ELOY Award for Health and Wellness - Chiamaka Elujoba
- ELOY Award for Education and Mentorship - Tolulope Tunde-Ajiboye
- ELOY Award for Sustainability and Environment - Sidikat Folami
- On-Air Personality – Cheche Smith
- TV Personality – Ayo Mairo-Ese and Uvbi Balogun
- 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
- 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
- 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
- ELOY Foundation Award for Business Woman on the ELOY Sustainable Empowerment Program – Karimot Isiaka Olajumoke