1. Entrepreneur of the Year
This award if that entrepreneur with a viable business, getting verifiable patronage and is transparently seen to be succeeding with it. There must be a sizeable number of employees relative to the business, it must control incidents of production, and must have visible impact in the sector/field of business. The business must be at least five
2. Young Male Entrepreneur of the Year
This award if for that young male entrepreneur that has to set up a viable business, is getting verifiable patronage and is transparently seen to be succeeding with it. There must be a sizeable number of employees relative to the business, it must control incidents of production, and must have visible impact in the sector/field of business. The business must be at least two years old.
3. Young Female Entrepreneur of the Year
This award if for that young female entrepreneur that has to set up a viable business, is getting verifiable patronage and is transparently seen to be succeeding with it. There must be a sizeable number of employees relative to the business, it must control incidents of production, and must have visible impact in the sector/field of business. The business must be at least two years old.
4. Fashionable Male
This award will go to that stylish man known for his flair, creativity and distinction in the way he dresses. Our man must gat real SWAG!
5. Fashionable Female
This award will go to that stylish woman known for her flair, creativity and distinction in the way she dresses. Our woman must have real ELEGANCE!
6. Male Model of the Year
This must be a professional male model who must have garnered hours for major assignments – either as a catwalk or photo model. The person’s work profile must be able to display the reality that modelling is a viable profession.
7. Female Model of the Year
This must be a professional female model who must have garnered hours for major assignments – either as a catwalk or photo model. The person’s work profile must be able to display the reality that modelling is a viable profession. There must also be verifiable income from jobs done.
8. Male Sports Personality of the Year
This award goes to that sportsman who is widely know in his area of sportsmanship and has represented the state or country – either directly of indirectly. Medals or trophies won also count as an advantage.
9. Female Sports Personality of the Year
This award goes to that sportswoman who is widely know in her area of sportsmanship and has represented the state or country – either directly of indirectly. Medals or trophies won also count as an advantage.
10. Philanthropist of the Year
This award goes to the man/woman who is known to be involved in charitable endeavours and has extended his/her benevolence in cash or kind for the service of humanity. He/She must be have a verifiable track record of philanthropy in the last one year.
11. Youth Leader of the Year
This award is for that youth leader who has blazed a trail and achieved mind blowing success in any field, thereby becoming an ultimate role model of talent and hard work for millions of young people. Must also be a young leader with visible leadership skills and must project positive values that young people primarily, and then the whole of Akwa Ibom, can connect with. Young people must aspire to be like this person.
12. Local Government Chairman of the Year
It is important to celebrate that Local Government Chairman who is able to be in public service and maintain their integrity and drive. This award is for that man/woman in grassroots governance who have been remarkable, or who have been able to actively encourage accountability and transparency. His/Her projects must be known to have contributed immensely towards the alleviation of poverty among people of his/her LGA.
13. Actor of the Year
This is for the actor who has acted in a critical number of major movies/plays, at least enough to achieve either popular or critical acclaim. It will help if he/she has also gotten other credible awards for their craft, as well as if that person has also spent up to one year in the film/stage industry.
14. Actress of the Year
This is for the actress who has acted in a critical number of major movies/plays, at least enough to achieve either popular or critical acclaim. It will help if he/she has also gotten other credible awards for their craft, as well as if that person has also spent up to one year in the film/stage industry.
15. Comedian of the Year
This award is for that comedian with a high profile in comedy in the past year – performing at major shows, corporate events etc – with an A-list work profile that can serve as transparent proof of success in the field. Awards are a plus.
16. Musician of the Year
This award goes to that person whose music is extremely popular, and not just amongst 18-31 year olds. It need not be famous internationally, but his or her impact must be felt. He/she must also be relevant at the last one year.
17. Personality of the Year
This is the biggest individual award, and it is for that trail-blazer who has achieved extra-ordinary success in any field. He must be a beacon of hope with character and candour, inspiring and influencing people positively thereby becoming a role model.
18. Digital Graphic Designer of the Year
He/She must be known to possess excellence in the art of digital photography and graphic design. Aesthetic composition, concept interpretation and analysis are strong points for this category.
19. Microfinance Bank of the Year
This bank must be grassroots friendly, with a large customer base and a verifiable track record of helping small and medium scale enterprises and businesses grow. The bank must also be known for exceptional customer service and relations.
20. IT Company of the Year
The world has been made a global village through information and communication technology. We are looking for that IT Company with expert attention, provision of quality IT services, customer friendliness, involvement in community service and up-to-date with the changing trends in global IT technology. City-wide appeal and recognition is a big plus.
21. Hotel of the Year
Hotels are prominent features in every city. They offer hospitable services and provide lodging to city people and tourist alike. Apart from these, the architectural and interior design of a classy hotel is something that does not escape our memory in a jiffy. Our hotel of the year must have been in business in the last one year, providing excellent culinary, lodging and recreational services. Its architectural and interior aesthetics should also be considered.
22. Company of the Year
In a nation where collaboratives and groups die faster than they are built, we salute the courage and spirit behind individuals who pool resources and talent together to achieve breakthroughs, and who have been successful at it – in any sector or industry – through this award.
23. Multimedia Company of the Year
This award goes to the company that has been providing excellent audio/visual multimedia services to our people. We will also consider the expertise of company’s personnel and sophistication of equipments.
24. Print Communication Outfit of the Year
This award goes to the company that has been providing excellent printing/publishing services to our people. This company must have been in business in thee past one year. Production quality, commercial traffic, citywide popularity and expertise of company’s personnel shall also be considered.
25. Fast Food Outlets of the Year
City-wide reputation, all round services, ambiance, longevity and product quality are what we are looking for in this category.
26. Brand of the Year
We are looking for that brand by any indigenous company/enterprise which possesses image, identity, character, excellent packaging, quality and durability of products. The product must have in production in the past two years.
27. Shopping Mall of the Year
We are looking for that multifaceted retailer mall with increased store recognition and appeal, stylish ambiance, quality stocks and hospitable services.
28. Restaurant of the Year
Without any doubt, our people are known for their culinary prowess. Our restaurant of the year must be known for the serving of ideal cuisine (edible, hygienic and tasty meals); good waiting services, general customer relations and a reputable profile are also factors to be considered.
29. Sit-out of the Year
Among the entire pub that we go to unwind, socialize, dance, and refresh after a hard day's job. Which one of them has been the most distinguished in the past one year?
30. Mobile Phone Sales Outlet of the Year
In this age of digital everything, the mobile phone sales outlet of the year will be that major outlet that has influenced our purchase of this necessary communication tool. This outlet must have been in business in the past two years. Stock list, quality of products, ambiance, costumer service and repairs/maintenance support will also be considered.
31. Nursery/Primary School of the Year
The importance of education cannot be over-emphasized, especially in the area of building young minds and their intellect. This school should be known to have basic learning aids, excellent extra-curricular activities and dedicated tutors. The school must have been in existence between 3-5 years. We are looking for the most outstanding elementary school that meets this reference.
32. Cybercafé of the Year
In this category, we are looking for that long-standing café with impressive high speed Internet services, good customer relations, brilliant interior aesthetics and citywide popularity.
33. Cosmetics Outlet of the Year
Beauty, they say, is only skin deep. This award is a must for that cosmetics outlet which has been helping men and women reveal and unleash the beauty within. This outlet must be known to deal on original products that will uplift the image of the people and empower them with the knowledge to look their best. Citywide popularity is a plus.
34. Kiddies Sales Outlet of the Year
We are looking for the most popular kiddies’ outlet known for displaying 100% style that brings out the beauty in children. That outlet must cater for kiddies’ clothing, fashion accessories, toys and games, educational needs, furniture and beddings.
35. Corporate Building of the Year
This award will go to the corporate building with the best architectural design.
36. Church Building of the Year
This award will go to the church building with the best architectural design. We would have loved God to choose his favourite, since we cannot email Him, we leave you to vote!
37. Decoration Outfit of the Year
Our decoration outfit of the year must have been in existence for the past one year and must be know to handle high-profile jobs coupled with a respectable portfolio in this area.
38. Boutique of the Year (Fashion Outlet)
This award is for that one-stop mega fashion outlet that has carved a niche for itself in the rich collection of trendy, sassy and classy wears for all ages, shapes and sizes. It must also offer foremost best brand names in clothing and fashion accessories. Citywide popularity is a major boost!
39. Photography Outfit of the Year
A picture they say is worth a thousand words. We leave you at the mercy of our teeming public to choose who they consider their photography outfit of the year. Let’s give you a tip that might help. You must be well-versed in photo composition and editing, must have built a familiar brand name and must have been making pictures in the last two years.
40. Fashion Designer of the Year
This award goes to an established contemporary designer who has put in at least two years in the high fashion industry. This designer must have an established fashion label and he/she must have showcased his/her works in 3 fashion shows locally or nationally. He or she should be known for the creation of contemporary statement pieces and top of the range designs.
41. Up-and-coming Fashion Designer
This award goes to a budding designer who has put in at least one year in the high fashion industry. This designer must have a familiar fashion label; participation in fashion shows is also a plus. He or she should be known to show flashes of contemporary design ingenuity and for the creation of elegant and trendy looks.
42. Interior design Outfit of the Year
This is for core interior décor and furnishing outfits known for high quality products, interior aesthetics provision and citywide visibility. Such outfit must have an outlet in the city doing business for the past two years. Winner must have a large and respected portfolio, and must have made visible impact in community development.
43. Beauty Salon of the Year
This award is for a top-of-the range beauty salon providing professional hair solutions, urbane beauty services and excellent customer relations. Citywide popularity is a major plus.
44. Make-Up Studio of the Year
This award is for a make-up studio which is a major force to reckon with as far as the Uyo city make-up industry is concerned. The Studio must be one that is regarded as an authority in this field, and is seen as experts in recreating a client’s look in a better way.
45. Barbing Salon of the Year
This award is for a top-of-the range barbing salon providing professional hair solutions, urbane beauty services and excellent customer relations. Citywide popularity is a major plus.
46. Bridal House of the Year
This will be awarded to that bridal shop/house that has been in the wedding business, featuring large stock of elegant wedding apparels/accessories and rental services. We shall also consider ambiance and quality of products.
47. Magazine of the Year
This award is for that magazine with wide circulation and coverage. It should be well produced, well planned and well laid out (pictures need not be fantastic, but should be discernible). The content must be of a quality comparable, at the least, with magazines for the general public. The English must be competent, and it must be rich and relevant. Genre of the magazine is less important.
48. Independent TV Production of the Year
This belongs to that Independent TV programme that must be a commercial or popular success. The production must not necessarily be of high quality. Whatever the case, the production must also have made a name for itself, and earned respect amongst its peers.
49. Radio Programme of the Year
This award is for the radio programme that is really popular. The programme need not be of the highest quality, given the challenges of our environment, but must be of basic standard quality. Excellent props, presentation and delivery are a big plus. The programme must however be educative, informative and entertaining.
50. TV Programme of the Year
This award is for the TV programme that is really popular. The programme need not be of the highest quality, given the challenges of our environment, but must be of basic standard quality. Excellent props, presentation and delivery are a big plus. The programme must however be educative, informative and entertaining.
51. Male Radio Personality of the Year
This award is for the male radio presenter/host who is really popular for his work. His shows need not be of the highest quality, given the challenges of our environment, but must be of basic standard quality. Personality and talent of the person is a big plus!
52. Female Radio Personality of the Year
This award is for the female radio presenter/host who is really popular for her work. Her shows need not be of the highest quality, given the challenges of our environment, but must be of basic standard quality. Personality and talent of the person also counts.
53. Male TV Personality of the Year
This award is for the male TV presenter/anchor that is really popular for his work. His programme[s] need not be of the highest quality, given the challenges of our environment, but must be of basic standard quality. Personality and talent of this person is a strong point.
54. Female TV Personality of the Year
This award is for the female TV presenter/anchor that is really popular for her work. Her programme[s] need not be of the highest quality, given the challenges of our environment, but must be of basic standard quality. Personality and talent of the person also counts.
55. Newspaper of the Year
There are newspapers and they are newspapers! We are looking for that newspaper that is reputable, widely read and respectable. This newspaper should have been in circulation for at least two years and is known to be educative, informative, analytical and entertaining while informing the general public on current affairs without bias.
56. Uncommon Transformation Project of the Year
The essence of Good Governance is to impact positively on the lives of the masses. In as much as there are numerous exceptional projects executed by the State Government, we are looking for that outstanding State Government project that is worthy to be called an Uncommon Transformation Project.
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