Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Award 2011

The Exquisite Lady of the year (ELOY) Award which is focused on women is organised by Tewa Onasanya, publisher of Exquisite magazine, an idea that came to life in 2009.

In 2010, it got bigger and better and now plans are in top gear for the third edition which is slated for the 23rd Of October at the Incubator with the Business Seminar themed ‘tools for business survival in Nigeria’ and Pre ELOY dinner on the 22nd of October 2011. The After party of the ELOY awards will be held on the awards night at Chrome.

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 Fashakin, Sit pretty Inc
Bunmi Oyeniyi, 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
Doris Simeon, Ghetto Dreamz
Monalisa Chinda, Kiss and Tell
Uche Jombo, Damage

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