Stephanie Linus, Adora Oleh, Ms. Jaie, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha, Maria Okanrende, Toyin Lawani & More Nominated for the 2013 Exquisite Lady of the Year Awards | View the Full List

The nominees for the 5th edition of the Exquisite Lady of the Year Awards (ELOY) has been announced.

The annual event was created by Exquisite Magazine led by its publisher Tewa Onasanya.

The awards show is scheduled to take place on Sunday 17th November 2013 at the Red Carpet Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

It promises to be a fun. See who made the list this year and vote for your favourite.

According to the ELOY Team, the criteria for the awards focus on the character of the individual, her ability, achievements and how her work impacts the Nigerian society, through direct and indirect leadership, service, commitment, achievement, integrity and character.

The 2013 Exquisite Lady of the Year Awards (ELOY) Categories

Film Actress of the Year

• Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha (On Bended Knees)
• Ini Edo (Weekend Getaway)
• Damilola Adegbite (Flower Girl)
• Kate Henshaw (The Assassin’s Practice)
• Rita Dominic (The Meeting)
• Tonto Dikeh (My Life, My Damage)
• Linda Ejiofor (The Meeting)
• Beverly Naya (Weekend Getaway)
• Eku Edewor (Flower Girl)
• Ireti Doyle (Torn)
• Keira Hewatch (Murder at Prime Suites)
• Jackie Appiah (Cheaters)

Fashion Designer of the Year

• Vonne Couture
• Elegante by Tiannah Stylling
• Maki Oh
• Revamp
• Moofa
• Ella & Gabby
• Mademoiselle Aglaia

Female Movie Producer of the Year

• Uduak Oguamanam (Desperate House Girl)
• Uche Jombo Rodriguez (Lies Men Tell)
• Michelle Bello (Flower Girl)
• Rita Dominic and Mildred Okwo (The Meeting)
• Emem Isong (Mrs Somebody)
• Blessing Effiom Egbe (Lekki Wives)

Ladies In PR and Management

• Bukky Kabiri-Whyte, The Bobby Taylor Company
• Joy Isi Bewaji, PRofound
• Ono Bello, PR Uno
• Wunmi Bakare, World Business Public Relations
• Oma Areh, WildFlower PR
• Tayo Afolabi, World PR,
• Bidemi Zakariyau, Le Style Fusion
• Moriam Musa, Morsi PR
• Bola Aduwo, Dream Flite PR
• Serah Donald, Sarah Donald PR and Management

Female On Air Personality of the Year

• Lolo, Wazobia
• Uche, Top Radio
• Temi, Cool FM
• Khadijah, Top Radio
• Omalicha, Rhythm FM
• Titi Oyinsan, Inspiration FM
• Maria Okanrende, Beat FM
• Fade Ogunro, Beat FM
• Joyce, Beat FM
• Gloria, Inspiration FM
• Toke Makinwa, Rhythm FM
• Mercy, Cool FM
• Tolu Adeleru-Balogun, Nigeria Info

Female Promising Artiste

• Pryse
• Victoria Kimani
• Chidinma
• Seyi Shay
• Emma Nyra
• Temi Dollface
• Lola Rae
• Ms. Jaie
• Ruby
• Yemi Alade

Stylist of the Year

• Toyin Lawani
• Bola Animashaun
• Zed Eye
• Ezinne Chinkata
• Yolande Okereke
• Veronica Ebie-Odeka
• Lucy Phil-Ebosie

Brand Ambassador of the Year

• Tiwa Savage – Pepsi
• Omawumi – Mortein
• Kate Henshaw – Samsung
• Waje – Glo
• Toolz – SNAPP
• Adora Oleh – SNAPP
• Dolapo Oni – SNAPP
• Yvonne Nelson – Zaron
• Stephanie Linus – So Clean
• Funke Akindele – Vitafoam

Beauty Brand

• Zaron
• Sleek
• House of TARA
• BM|Pro
• Lise
• MUD (Make-Up Designory)
• Natures Gentle Touch
• black|Up

TV Presenter of the Year

• Dolapo Oni (Moments with Mo, Ebony Life TV)
• Eku Edewor (53 Extra, Africa Magic)
• Zainab Balogun (Ebony Life TV Now and The Spot, TVC)
• Lamide (The Spot, TVC)
• Layole Oyatogun (Page 3, STV)
• Morayo Afolabi-Brown (Your View, TVC)
• Yeni Kuti (Your View, TVC)
• Helen Paul (Jara, M-Net Africa Magic)
• Tope Mark-Odigie (Your View, TVC)
• Ini Thompson (Travel Show, Channels)
• Esther Ugbodaga (Business Morning Daily, Channels)
• Olaide Alabi (Your View, TVC)
• Sanzy Eke (Your View, TVC)
• Labi Olayorin (Entertainment Splash, TVC)
• Maupe Ogun (Sunrise Daily, Channels)
• Temitope Fagbemi (The World Today, Channels)

Promising Female Blogger /Online Editor of the Year

• Ladunliadi.blogspot.com
• Olorisupergal.blogspot.com
• Neks2u.blogspot.com
• That1960chick.com
• Styljunki.com
• Onobello.com
• Laizalounge.com
• Thirdworldprofashional.com
• misspetitenigeria.blogpsot.com

Make-up Artist of the Year

• Joyce Jacob (Joyce Jacob Beauty)
• Editi Udofot (Edee Beau)
• Elaine Shobanjo (ShoMaya)
• Dolapo Olafidiya (Pweety Perfect Makeovers)
• Pamela Adigwe (Facesetters)
• Ololade Fanimokun (Facetalk)
• Mariam Obaz (Prettylooks)
• Erica Arubayi (Labelle)

Female Friendly Company of the Year – To be chosen by Exquisite

Food Manufacturing Company of the Year

• Dangote Foods
• Golden Penny
• Indomie
• Ayoola
• Honeywell
• Bua

Female Accessory Designer of the Year

• Dot
• Etta Rose
• Mak Nisy
• Obuke Accessories
• Emi Sara
• Mona Mathews
• Zashadu
• Ariaba
• Madame Coquette
• Tote
• Joel Lani

Female Retailer of the Year

• Mango
• Max
• WoolWorth
• Mr Price

Household Goods Manufacturing Brand of the Year

• Samsung
• Scanfrost
• LG
• Panasonic
• Haier Thermocool
• Chigo
• Chico

Recognition Awards – To be decided by the ELOY Board

To vote, text “ELOY” followed by “Nominee” to 35070 or email “Nominee” to [email protected]

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