Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) 2011

In 2009 a long conceived idea came to life, the Exquisite lady of the year (ELOY), the first ever successful award ceremony of its kind was packaged and executed by Exquisite magazine, led by its publisher Tewa Onasanya also the creator of ELOY.

TEWA ONASANYA-PUBLISHER EXQUISITE MAGAZINE & CREATOR OF ELOY

TIWA SAVAGE

WAJE

TONI TONES

It got bigger and better in October 2010 at the landmark Village in Victoria Island Where Teju Babyface and Kemi Ajumobi hosted the exquisite guests at the second edition of the Exquisite lady of the year award which turned out a huge success as anticipated!

Now, Plans and actions are in top gear to make history again as we approach the third edition of the Exquisite lady of the year (ELOY) 2011 slated for the 23^rd Of October at the Incubator with the Business Seminar themed ‘tools for business survival in Nigeria’ on the 22^nd of October 2011 at the Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel.

The spotlight is beaming on women. It is evident in Nigeria and around the world, as policy makers and business support organizations are waking up to the idea that women are good for the economic prosperity of the nation. Financial institutions, the government and others are recognizing the untapped potential of women

Exquisite magazine is organizing the third edition of the Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards. These awards are the first of its kind for exquisite to be held in Nigeria. The aim of ELOY Awards is to have it grow each year as we recognize and award our outstanding women and their roles in the society. From Their humble beginnings they have grown to become people other women and men admire and emulate while striving for success

Category Definitions

1.    Female Photographer of the year            

Toni Adefuye (Toni Tones)

Yetunde Babaeko

TY Bello

Aisha Augie-Kuta

2.    Female TV personality of the year

Helen Paul, Jara

Dolapo Oni , 53 Extra

Patience Okafor, Cruise

Yvonne Vixen Ekwere, Entertainment weekly

3.    Female Radio presenter of the year

Toolz, Beat FM

Titi, Inspiration FM

Joyce, Cool FM

Omotunde, Lolo, Wazobia FM

Maste, Wazobia FM

Tosyn Bucknor, Top Radio

Oreka, Beat FM

Moyo, Star Fm

4.    Female Fashion designer of the year

Ugonna, Hse of Nwocha

Bridget Awosika, Bridget Awosika

Funke Ogunde, Phunke Afrik

Toluwaloju Olowofoyeku, Toju Foyeh

Kemmy Solomon, Kem Kem Studio

Orire Omatsola, Re Bahia

Yvonne Nwosu, Vonne

Mo Alatise, Viva La Resistance

Ronke Ladipo, Rouch

5.    Female Accessory designer of the year

Kiki Kamanu, Kiki Kamanu

Tayo Shonekan, Aimas

Lisa Folawiyo, Jewel By Lisa

Eme Akenzua, John 3v3

Ituen Basi, Ituen Basi

Bola Obileye, Tote

6.    Female Entrepreneur of the year. (winner to be chosen by exquisite and judges)

7.    Make-up artist of year

Yewande Peregrino

Kunbi, Sit pretty Inc

Bunmi Oguniyi, Unveil

Udoka Ahubelem, Eudoka

Lola Maja Okorejoh, Lola Maja

8.    Sports woman of the year

Esther Obiekwe   ( Marathoner)

Ajoke Odumosu   ( Athlete)

Perpetual Nkwocha ( footballer )

Desire Oparanozie (footballer)

9.    Actress of the year

Omoni Oboli, Anchor baby

Omotola Jalade Ekehinde, Private Storm

Genevieve Nnaji, Tango with me

Ini Edo, Inale

Stella Damasus, Bent Arrow

Monalisa Chinda, Kiss and Tell

Uche Jombo, Damage

Doris simeon – Ghetto Dreams

10. Female Music Artist of the year.

R&B                                          Rap

Goldie                                        Muna

Omawunmi                                 Eva

Tiwa Savage                               Sasha

Mo Cheddah                               Bouqui

Nneka                                        Kel

Waje

11. Female Role model of the year (chosen by Exquisite magazine and ELOY judges)
12. Beauty Brand of the Year

Sleek

House of tara

Lise

Recare

Mud

Body shop

Black Up

Revlon

1. ELOY is the first female only award ceremony in Nigeria.
2. Also held to increase the awareness for Cervical cancer which kills a woman every hour in Nigeria (according to published report) and Breast Cancer.
3. The criteria for the ELOY Award focus on the character of the individual, her ability and achievements and how her work impacts the Nigerian society. Must be currently active in the field of category.
4. Voters should send their votes by texting “ELOY” followed by nominee to “35070”. There will be a raffle draw where voters will win lots of prizes including a return ticket to any destination in Europe, DVD players, Blackberry phones and more.
5. Sponsors include:  Lufthansa Airlines, Bank of Industry, x-pression, Da Viva, Lagos State Internal Revenue Services, 3WC media, Power Horse, Saheeto International, Valeta wines, Drinks and Ice, The Incubator, World PR.
6. Partner includes Africa Magic, Genesis Deluxe Cinema,BernnySmith, Africa Magic, Beat FM, Bella Naija, Cool FM, Wazobia FM, Galaxy Television, Hip on TV

ELOY Contact: Mr Best Okodua, PR Coordinator, ELOY Awards (0802 8458458, 08098886184)