ELOY Awards 2023 winners
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 (NGO) 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
Recognition Awards
ELOY HE4SHE – Dr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema
ELOY HONOURARY AWARD FOR A WOMAN WHO ADVOCATES FOR CHANGE – Toun Okewale Sonaiya, Women Radio
ELOY RECOGNITION AWARD FOR WOMAN WHO INSPIRES – Trish Onumonu, Trish O Conture
ELOY RECOGNITION AWARD FOR WOMAN WHO INSPIRES – Tokunbo Chiedu, Compass Consulting
ELOY RECOGNITION AWARD FOR WOMAN WHO INSPIRES – Kikelomo Atanda-Owo
ELOY Foundation Award for Business Woman on the ELOY Sustainable Empowerment Program in association with FirstBank – Otun Mistura
2022 ELOY AWARDS WINNERS
ELOY Award for Agriculture in association with TINGO – Oluwatosin Ariyo – Farm Fresh NGR.
ELOY Award for Social Enterprise in association with TINGO – Tolulope Makinwa, Muazu Africa.
ELOY Award for Entrepreneurship in association with TINGO – Gina Ehikodi Ojo, Geena foods and spice.
Innovative Fashion Entrepreneur in association with TINGO – Sandrah Tubobereni – Tubo.
Innovative Beauty Entrepreneur Onyekachi Iroha – Beauty Atelier.
On Air Personality in association with TINGO Schullz – Classic FM.
TV Personality in association with TINGO – Olive Emodi – News Central TV.
ELOY Award for Content Creator in association with TINGO – Chef Tolani – Diary of a Kitchen Lover.
ELOY Award for Young Entrepreneur in association with Platform Capital Ore Runsewe – Arami Essentials.
ELOY Award for Humanitarian (NGO) in association with Platform Capital – 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 in association with Mamador – Damola Ladejobi – Ask Damz.
ELOY Awards for Photography Ijeoma Amagwula – Ijeworks.
ELOY Award for Social Media Expert in association with TINGO – Joy Akosa – Eghebi – Jacbell Media Business School.
ELOY Award for Music in association with TINGO – Ayra Starr.
ELOY Award for Movie/Film Maker in association with TINGO – Winifred Mena- Ajakpovi, 4-4-44.
ELOY Recognition Awards chosen by the ELOY Awards Foundation
ELOY Foundation Award for Business Woman on the ELOY Sustainable Empowerment Program – Ibinabo Moses
He4she : Adebola Williams
Eloy Honourary Award for a Woman Who Invests In Women – Toyin F 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- Apostle Folorunsho Alakija.
2021 ELOY Award Winners
ELOY Award for Social Enterprise – Bilikisu Garba (The UpCycle Architect).
ELOY Award for Beauty Entrepreneur – Adeola Adeyemi Diiadem (Beauty by AD) and May Ikeora (Lavyanna Beauty).
ELOY Award for Fashion Entrepreneur – Salihat ‘Rahaman (Abaya Lagos)
ELOY Award for Digital Innovation – Saadat Aliyu (Shamrock Innovations).
ELOY Award for Agriculture – Adebimpe Oladunjoye (Beem Farms).
ELOY Award for Entrepreneur is Nancy Umeh (Radiance Cookware).
ELOY Award for TV Personality – Temitope Mark Idigie, Akashat Nymat and Miriam Longe (TVC).
ELOY Award for On-Air Personality – Akwaugo (WazobiaFM Onitsha).
ELOY Award for Young Entrepreneur – Sarah Olagoke (Tersly Foods).
ELOY Award for Content Creator – Adaeze Yobo.
ELOY Award for Creative Arts (Actress) – Idia Aisien.
ELOY Award for Food Vlogger/Entrepreneur – Ify Monye Mogekwu (Ifys Kitchen).
ELOY Award for Business/Career coach – Tricia Olufemi-Olumide (Tricia Biz).
ELOY Award for Interior Designer – Tracie Nwapa (Interior Culture by Obiageli).
ELOY Award for Brand Influence is Dakore Egbuson-Akande.
ELOY Awards for Humanitarian/NGO is Aisha Adams (Siddiqah Foundation).
The ELOY Recognition Award for Sustaining Women Empowerment was exquisitely presented to Princess Kelechi Oghene (@gmytfashionacademy) “for her role in sustaining women empowerment through fashion education and more.”
The ELOY Recognition Award for Character, Leadership, Mentoring and Supporting Women in the Legal sector was presented to Chi Okorocha (@heels_ladders) “for her role in throwing the ladder down to bring more women up the legal career path.”
The recipient of the ELOY ‘When I Win You Win’ recognition Award was Mary Akpobome “for her distinguished role in uplifting and supporting the growth of other women.”
The ELOY #HE4SHE Recognition award is presented to a man who advocates for women and supports women empowerment. This year, the ELOY #HE4SHE recognition award was presented to Tony Elumelu.
2020 ELOY WINNERS
ELOY Award for Agriculture – Fajimi Ifedolapo Omobolade, @Graceaionfarms
Entrepreneur of the Year: Kemi Ogunkoya
ELOY Award for Technology: Odunayo Eweniyi, Piggyvest
Innovative Fashion Brand of the Year: 2207bytbally (Tolu Bally)
On Air Personality: Honey Ojukwu, CoolFM, PH
Innovative Beauty practitioner of the year: Toke Makinwa, Toke Makinwa Beauty
TV Presenter: Ebunoluwa Dosumu, Africa Movie Channel
ELOY Award for Influence: Erica Nlewedim
ELOY Award for Young Entrepreneur: Nike Fowowe, EMR Group
ELOY Award for Humanitarian (NGO): Fadairo Adeyinka Abimbola, Joyful Givers
ELOY Award for Business / Human Performance Coach: Marylin Oma Anona (Omalivingshow)
ELOY Foundation Award for Enterprise: Elizabeth Oladepo, 07Foods Limited
ELOY Recognition Award for Health Care Practitioner: Dr Maymunah Kadiri
ELOY HE4SHE Recognition Award: Dr Adesola Adeduntan, CEO, FirstBank Nigeria Limited.
2019 ELOY WINNERS
ELOY Award for Agriculture – Oyinye Okereke (The Fit Farmer), 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 (Tomama), Naija FM
Actress of the year in association with FSDH Asset Management – 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 sponsored by LUSH HAIR – Kemi Lewis, KLS NATURAL BEAUTY BAR
ELOY Award for ICT/Technology – Adeola Shasanya, Afro tech girls
ELOY Award for Entrepreneur in association with FIRS – Ebele Udoh, Brandbox Africa
ELOY Foundation award for Enterprise – winner of the N1m ELOY Foundation Business Grant – Etimbuk Imuk Eti Farms Global
Recognition Awards for Woman in Medicine – Bukky George, HealthPlus
2018 Winners
ACTRESS OF THE YEAR —- MERCY JOHNSON OKOJIE: Seven & a half dates
ELOY AWARD FOR AGRICULTURE ——IFEOLUWA ARIYO, Forth Worth Farms
ACTRESS OF THE YEAR (TV AND WEB SERIES) —— LOTA CHUKWU, Ajoche
SCRIPTWRITER OF THE YEAR——DAMI ELEBE, From Lagos with Love, Skinny Girl in transit, Rumour has it
FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR—-TUBO
ELOY AWARD FOR AUTHORS ——NINA IPHECHUKWUDE ANYIANUKA, Disowned
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 (RADIO) —- FOLU STORM – Smooth Fm, Lagos
SOCIAL MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR —— CEEC CYNTHIA
SOCIAL ENTREPENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD —— ESTHER IJEWERE, Women of Rubies
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR——— ADEDAMOLA LADEJOBI, Ask Damz
ELOY AWARD FOR JOURNALISM AND MEDIA ——- PEACE HYDE
2017 Winners
FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR — BISOLA ADENIYI , LADY BIBA
ON AIR PERSONALITY MOET ABEBE – SOUND CITY FM ADEYINKA – R2 FM IBADAN
BLOGGER OF THE YEAR —-OMA EHIRI ,SOTECTONIC.COM
EVENTS COMPANY SPONSORED BY SUBZERO-TRENDS —- DUNAMIS EVENTS , FUNBI AKINYOSOYE
MAKE UP ARTIST —-MISZ POSHMUA ,LINDA ONYINYE CHUKWUKA
TV PRESENTER (Terrestrial and Online TV) —-IDIA AISIEN – STYLE 101 SHOW, SPICE TV
ACTRESS BIG SCREEN —-TOYIN ABRAHAM ,ALAKADA RELOADED
FEMALE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR ABISOYE AJAYI – AKINFOLARIN – GIRL CODING (PEARL AFRICA FOUNDATION)
FEMALE YOUTUBER —- SISI YEMMIE
TV ACTRESS (TERRESTIAL AND ONLINE TV) ABIMBOLA CRAIG – SKINNY GIRL IN TRANSIT ,NDANI TV
FEMALE CHEF / FOOD DESIGNER SPONSORED BY MAMADOR —-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
2016 ELOY WINNERS
FEMALE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR – BISOLA IJALANA, M12 PHOTOGRAPHY
FEMALE FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – DERIN FABIKUN, FAB LANE BY DERIN
FEMALE MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR – OLUCHI ONUIGBO
FEMALE STYLIST OF THE YEAR – JANE MICHAEL EKANEM
FEMALE ACCESSORY DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – FEMI OLAYEBI, FEMI HANDBAGS
FEMALE MOVIE PRODUCER OF THE YEAR – OMONI OBOLI FOR WIVES ON
ACTRESS OF THE YEAR, BIG SCREEN– SOMKELE IDHALAMA FOR 93 DAYS
TV ACTRESS OF THE YEAR – OKAWA SHAZNAY FOR DELILAH
FEMALE MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR – TIWA SAVAGE, RED
FEMALE YOUTUBER OF THE YEAR – LOLA OJ, BEAUTY UNDERCOVER
FEMALE ON AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – MAYOWA EKPO, WAZOBIA FM
FEMALE TV PRESENTER OF THE YEAR – OLIVE EMODI AND AYO THOMPSON, WAZOBIA MAX
FEMALE UPCOMING MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR – SUNKANMI
LADIES WHO INSPIRE AWARD FOR HUMANITARIAN SERVICES- DR NNEKA NWOBI, FOUNDER CHILDREN LIVING WITH CANCER FOUNDATION.
LADIES WHO INSPIRE AWARD FOR TRAILBLAZER- LATASHA NGWUBE, ABOUT THAT CURVY LIFE
LADIES WHO INSPIRE AWARD FOR LADY IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR– DAMILOLA OWOLABI
ELOY winners 2015
FEMALE GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR Onos Ariyo
FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR Toluwaloju Olowofoyeku for Toju Foyeh
MAKE UP ARTIST OF THE YEAR Dodos Joseph for Iamdodos
STYLIST OF THE YEAR Tobenna – Harvella Styles
MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR Seyi Shay – Right Now
ACTRESS TV OF THE YEAR Brycee Adiah Bassey- Deadline
Actress (Big Screen) OF THE YEAR Adesua Etomi – Fallen
BRAND AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR Osas Ighadaro Ajibade – Polo
ON AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR Sweet Mandy – Blaze FM
TV PRESENTER OF THE YEAR Cynthia Kamalu – EL Now
SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR/ONLINE EDITOR OF THE YEAR Yetty Williams – www.lagosmums.com
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR Toyin Lawani, Tiannah’s Place Empire
ELOY WINNERS 2014
On-Air Personalities of the Year: Labizzy Jojo of Rainbow FM and Anita Omalicha of Rhythm FM
Makeup artist of the Year: Tenny Coco Kashaam for Beauty by Coco
Brand Ambassador of the Year: Funke Akindele
Blogger of the Year: Sisi Yemmie
Fashion Designer of the Year: April by Kunbi by Olakunbi Oyelesi
Stylist of the Year: Toyin Lawani
Beauty Brand of the Year: House of Tara
Actress (big screen) of the Year: Omoni Oboli
TV Actress of the Year: Osas Ighodaro
Female Film Producer of the Year: Blessing Egbe
TV Presenters of the Year: Shola Soyele and Stephanie Coker
Female Music Artiste of the Year: Omawumi
Female DJ of the Year: DJ Mystelle
Recognition Award for your Humanitarian Services – Toyosi Akerele
Posthumous Award for dedication to service and for curbing the spread of the Ebola Virus in Nigeria – Dr. Ameyo Stella Shade Adadevoh
Recognition award for your role in the awareness for Sickle Cell Disease and Aid for carriers – Mrs. Stephanie Agbaje, Marvel Foundation
2013 ELOY WINNERS
Female Movie Producer of the Year: Rita Dominic and Mildred Okwo (The Meeting)
Film Actress of the Year: Tonto Dikeh
Female Promising Artiste: Prose
Stylist of the Year: Toyin Lawani of TiannahStyling
Brand Ambassador of the Year: Dolapo Oni – SNAPP
TV Presenter of the Year: Zainab Balogun
Make-up Artist of the Year: Joyce Jacobs of Joyce Jacobs Beauty
Fashion Designer of the Year: Olayinka Fashola of Moofa
Promising Female Blogger/Online Editor of the Year: Adaku Ufere of Thirdworldprofashional.com
ELOY recognition award for your role in Human Rights Protection in Nigeria: Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin
Food Manufacturing Company of the Year (As Voted for by Women): Dangote Foods
Female Accessory Designer of the Year: Haowa Bello of Madam Coquette
Female Cloth Retailer of the Year: Mango
Household Goods Manufacturing Brand of the Year (As Voted for by Women): Samsung
Ladies In PR and Management: Serah Donald, Sarah Donald PR & Managem
2012 ELOY WINNERS
Female Photographer of the Year: Yetunde Babaeko
Female TV Presenter of the Year:Helen Paul – Jara Female Radio Presenter of the Year:Kaylah – Cool FM
Female Fashion Designer of the Year: Kenny Okorie of Keto Couture
Female Entrepreneur of the Year: To be chosen by Exquisite Magazine and the ELOY 2012
Female Banker of the Year -Mrs Mariam Abubakar
Make-Up Artist of the Year: Lola Maja-Okojevoh
Stylist of the Year: Lucy Phil-Ebosie
Actress of the Year (Big Screen Movies): Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (Ties That Bind)
Female Music Artiste of the Year: R&B: Tiwa Savage
RAP: Eva
Beauty Brand of the Year: Sleek
Brand Ambassador of the Year: Stephanie Linus (Kanekalon)
Female Movie Producer of the Year: Emem Isong (I’ll Take My Chances)
Sports Woman of the Year: Blessing Okagbere (Athlete)
Food Manufacturing Company of the year-Dufill Limited(Manufacturers of Indomie Noodles)
Entrepreneur of the year- Honourable Chief Mrs Oluremi Dangaji, CEO APlus Model Agency, Zakamfa Travel & Tourism, APlus Record Label, APlus Entertainment.
Female banker of the year- Mrs Marian Abubakar, Regional Manager, Eko Bank South-South
Mrs Abiola Alabi, MD, MNET Africa for her contributions to the Media/Entertainment industry in Nigeria.
Mrs Rosemary Mordi, President Downs Syndrome Association of Nigeria, for her role in raising awareness for Children with Down’s Syndrome.
Mrs Fola Laoye, MD Hygaie, for her contributions to Health Care in Nigeria.
Mrs Pamela Adedayo, MD/CEO of Tastee Fried Chicken, for her contributions to the fast food industry in Nigeria.
Mrs Maryanne Okonjo, CEO Fine and Country for her contributions to the Real Estate industry in Nigeria.
2011 ELOY WINNERS
Female Photographer of the year: Toni Adefuye (Toni Tones)
Female TV personality of the year: Yvonne Vixen Ekwere (Entertainment Weekly)
Female Radio presenter of the year: Maste (Wazobia FM)
Female Fashion designer of the year: Ronke Ladipo (Rouch)
Female Accessory designer of the year; Bola Obileye (Tote by Bola Obileye)
Make-up artist of year: Udoka Ahubelem (Eudoka)
Sports woman of the year: Esther Obiekwe (Marathoner)
Actress of the year: Uche Jombo (Damage)
Female Music Artist of the year – R&B : Goldie
Female Music Artist of the year – Rap: Eva
Beauty Brand of the Year: Lise
Female Entrepreneur of the Year – Mrs. Bolanle Peters, CEO, Terra Kulture was chosen by Exquisite magazine and ELOY judges).
Female Role Model of the Year – Ms. Evelyn Oputu, MD, Bank of Industry was chosen by Exquisite magazine and ELOY judges).
2010 Winners
First lady of the year
Mrs Abimbola Fashola, for Learn and other Initiatives like Cervical awareness screening program, e.t.c
Female Banker / Insurer of the year Adaobi Nwakuche-Nwaeme, Director Staco Insurance PLC
Female TV presenter of the year Victoria Pepple, Today on STV
Female Radio presenter of the year Matse, WAZOBIA FM
Female Fashion designer of the year Established: Lisa Folawiyo, Jewel By Lisa New comers Temitope Williams, Martwayne
Female Entrepreneur of the year (Event Management) Ibidun Ighodalo, Elizabeth R
Model of the year Aisha Bello
Beauty Brand of the year Recare (Nature Gentle Touch).
Make-up artist of year Princess Amayo, Pretty Flawless
Female role model of the Year Mrs Nike Adeyemi for Real Women Foundation who was also given a free flight and accommodation by RVI Services.
2009 Winners
First lady of the year Hajiya Aisha Shinkafi
Female Banker of the year Celine Loader
Female Minister of the year is Professor Dora Akunyili
Female TV presenter of the year Adesua Onyenokwe
Female Radio presenter of the year Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi
Female Fashion designer of the year Data Okorodudu for JD7 Couture and New comers Sally and Dorothy for S&D Couture
Female Entrepreneur of the year Florence Seriki
Female Accessory designer is Sunny Rose
Female comedian of the year Helen Paul
Model of the year Bunmi Ademokoya
Nigerian Make-up Brand of the year BMPro
Make-up artist of year Eni Balogun.
Honourary Award Awarded to the only female SSG in Nigeria.