The 2011 Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards nominees are

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 It all started in 2009, a long conceived idea came to life, the Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) awards, conceptualized and executed by Exquisite Magazine, led by its publisher Tewa Onasanya.

It got bigger and better in October 2010 at the Landmark Village in Victoria Island where Teju Babyface and Kemi Ajumobi hosted the exquisite guests at the second edition of the Exquisite Lady of the Year awards.

Now, it’s that time of the year when plans are in top gear as we approach the third edition of the Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) awards 2011.

The spotlight is beaming on women. It is evident in Nigeria and around the world, as policy makers and business support organizations are waking up to the idea that women are essential for the economic prosperity of the nation. Financial institutions, the government and others are recognizing the potential of women. The aim of ELOY Awards is recognize and award outstanding women in Nigeria. From their humble beginnings, all the nominees have blossomed to become people other women and men admire and emulate while striving for success.

The ELOY awards focuses on the character of the individual, her ability and achievements and how her work impacts the Nigerian society.

This year’s ELOY is scheduled to take place on Sunday 23rd October 2011 at the Incubator with the Business Seminar themed ‘Tools for Business Survival in Nigeria’. In addition to the seminar and awards event, there will be pre-ELOY dinner on Saturday 22nd October 2011. The after-party for the ELOY awards will take place after the awards ceremony at CHROME.

Here are the nominees for 2011

Female Photographer of the year
1-Toni Adefuye (Toni Tones)
2-Yetunde Babaeko
3-Ty Bello
4-Aisha Augie-Kuta

Female TV personality of the year
1-Helen Paul (Jara)
2-Dolapo Oni ( Studio 53 Extra)
3-Patience Okafor (Cruise)
4-Yvonne Vixen Ekwere (Entertainment Weekly)

Female Radio presenter of the year
1-Toolz (Beat FM)
2-Titi (Inspiration FM)
3-Joyce (Cool FM)
4-Omotunde Lolo (Wazobia FM)
5-Maste (Wazobia FM)
6-Tosyn (Top Radio)
7-Oreka (Beat FM)
8-Moyo (Star FM)

Female Fashion designer of the year
1-Ugonna Omeruo (House of Nwocha)
2-Bridget Awosika (Bridget Awosika)
3-Funke Ogunde (Phunke Afrique)
4-Toluwaloju Olowofoyeku (Toju Foyeh)
5-Kemmy Solomon (KemKemStudio)
6-Orire Omatsola (Re Bahia)
7-Yvonne Nwosu (Vonne)
8-Mo Alatise (Viv La Resistance)
9-Ronke Ladipo (Rouch)

Female Accessory designer of the year
1-Kiki Kamanu (Kiki Kamanu)
2-Tayo Shonekan (Aimas)
3-Lisa Folawiyo (Jewel By Lisa)
4-Eme Akenzua (John 3v3)
5-Ituen Basi (Ituen Basi)
6-Bola Obileye (Tote by Bola Obileye)

Make-up artist of year
1-Yewande Peregrino (Beyond Faces)
2-Kunbi Omololu-Fashakin (Sit Pretty Inc)
3-Bunmi Oyeniyi (Unveil)
4-Udoka Ahubelem (Eudoka)
5-Lola Maja-Okojevoh (Sacred Artistry)

Sports woman of the year
1-Esther Obiekwe (Marathoner)
2-Ajoke Odumosu (Athlete)
3-Perpetual Nkwocha (Footballer )
4-Desire Oparanozie (Footballer)

Actress of the year
1-Omoni Oboli (Anchor Baby)
2-Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (Private Storm)
3-Genevieve Nnaji (Tango with Me)
4-Ini Edo (Inale)
5-Stella Damasus (Bent Arrow)
6-Monalisa Chinda (Kiss & Tell)
7-Uche Jombo (Damage)

Female Music Artist of the year – R&B
1-Goldie
2-Omawumi
3-Tiwa Savage
4-Mo’Cheddah
5-Nneka
6-Waje

Rap
1-Muna
2-Eva
3-Sasha
4-BOUQUI
5-Kel

Beauty Brand of the Year
1-Sleek
2-House of Tara
3-Lise
4-Recare
5-MUD
6-Body Shop
7-Black Up
8-Revlon

Female Entrepreneur of the Year (Winner to be chosen by Exquisite magazine and ELOY judges)

Female Role Model of the Year (Winner to be chosen by Exquisite magazine and ELOY judges)

Vote & Win
Voters should send their votes by texting “ELOY” followed by nominee to “35070”. There will be a raffle draw where voters will win lots of prizes including a return ticket to any destination in Europe, DVD players, Blackberry phones and more.