Cynthia Morgan, Seyi Shay, Yemi Alade, Wana Sambo, Ini Edo and others nominated

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