Meet the Winning Women from the 15th ELOY Awards 2023

L-R: Jennifer Awirigwe, Sola Adesakin, Yetunde Akande, Otun Mistura, Grace Anusie

The ELOY Conference and Awards, a prestigious initiative aimed at encouraging and honouring, celebrating women across various sectors, recently held its annual ceremony with the theme of empowering women through innovation and technology. This extraordinary event showcased the outstanding achievements and contributions of women who are making a significant impact in their fields.

The ELOY Conference held in the morning of the day on the theme, sustaining woman empowerment through technology and innovation. The Hon commissioner of Commerce, Corporative, Trade and Investment gave a key note address on the theme of the conference and she highlighted what the ministry is actively working on to support MSME’s.

Speakers L-R: Oreoluwa Lesi, Dr. Tewa Onasanya, Dr. Glory Edozien

Other speakers included Tewa Onasanya the convener of the ELOYs, Glory Edozien, Founder Inspired by Glory, Oreoluwa Lesi, Founder W.Tech, Peter Obadare, Co-Founder Digital Encode, Tosin Ajibade, Founder Olorisupergal, Uzo Onumonu, Product Director Tingo, Ebele Udoh-Grant, Founder ADM, Foluso Gbadamosi, Adeola Kingsley-James, Life giver and King Maker, Omolola Salako, Global Health Leader and Tale Alimi, CEO Rouzo. After the insightful session, a piece of land, N500,000 worth of advertising and N100,000 was won respectively in a raffle draw.

The ELOY Awards presented a diverse range of categories, each of which were open for nominations. Among the notable categories were the Business coach, TV Personality of the Year, ELOY Award for Young Innovative Entrepreneur, ELOY Award for Technology, Award for Trendsetter, Award for On-Air Personality, ELOY Award for Humanitarian, Award for Social Enterprise, Award for Innovative Fashion Entrepreneur, ELOY Award for Influence, Award for Financial Coach, as well as special recognitions for Women who Inspire and Women who Advocate for Change. Additionally, the ceremony featured the He4She Award, which honours those committed to gender equality.

Dr. Peter Obadare

Tewa Onasanya, the convener of the ELOY Awards, radiated elegance in a dazzling gold gown by Trish O Couture as she welcomed Barr Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Secretary to the Lagos state government who represented the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwoolu. She gave a speech on behalf of the Gov, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening.

The recipients of the awards expressed deep gratitude and were genuinely moved by the recognition. They felt that their hard work was acknowledged and appreciated, inspiring them to continue making a difference in their respective fields.

Raffle draw winner (middle) with Dr Tewa Onasanya, Tale Alimi and Bridget Chigbufue

Land winner with Soujour of Lifecard, Fr. Tewa Onasanya and Bridget Chigbufue

Here are the ELOY Awards 2023 winners based on votes:

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 – 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

The ELOY Awards serves as a beacon of celebration, highlighting the achievements of remarkable women who lead the way in innovation, technology, and social impact. This event not only offers a platform for recognition but also ignites a powerful movement, encouraging more women to excel through their extraordinary contributions.

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Omon Odike and Dr. Tewa Onasanya

Dr. Tewa Onasanya

Dr. Omolola Salako, Tale Alimi, Adeola Kingsley James, Olaolu Akogun

Dr. Glory Edozien

Dr. Tewa Onasanya

Dr. Tewa Onasanya and Hon Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, Commissioner, Commerce, Corporative, Trade and Investment Lagos State

Oon, Odike, Dr. Tewa Onasanya and Hon Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, Commissioner, Commerce, Corporative, Trade and Investment Lagos State

Uzo Onumonu, Ebele Udoh-Grant, Tale Alimi, Hon Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, Commissioner, Commerce, Corporative, Trade and Investment Lagos State, Dr. Tewa Onasanya, Glory Edozien, Oreoluwa Lesi, Tosin Ajibade, Adeola Kingsley-James