Seyi Shay, Yemi Alade, Wana Sambo, Ini Edo & Many More Outstanding Women Nominated for 2015 Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards

The complete list of nominees for the 2015 and 7th edition of the Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) awards has been revealed.

It all began 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 launched by Exquisite Magazine, led by its publisher, Tewa Onasanya.

Tewa Onasanya of Exquisite magazine states; “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”.

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 – www.StyleVitae.com
• Ezinne Alfa – www.beautyinlagos.com
• Moriam Musa – www.tribeandelan.com
• Yetty Williams – www.lagosmums.com
• Ronke Edoho – www.9jafoodie.com
• Ezinne Chinkata – www.Zinkata.com

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 [email protected]

To vote: text “ELOY” followed by “Nominee” to 35070 or vote online atwww.exquisitemag.com

The ELOY awards is powered by exquisite magazine and supported by baileys, Airtel, Red Carpet Hall, Spice TV, Cool FM, Wazobia FM, Nigeria info, Genesis deluxe cinemas, Dark and Lovely, Bella Naija, X-pression, Trends luxury fitted kitchens, Vlisco, Maybelline, Nail colour co, Mamador Oil, Nobel Carpet, Olori supergal, Ono bello,  and World PR.