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Africa Illustrious Award

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Africa Illustrious Award
Awarded forRecognizing individuals who have excelled in leadership, philanthropy, community development, business, academia, education, agriculture, among others
CountryNigeria
Presented byMy Media Africa
First awarded2020
Websiteafricaillustriousawards.org

Africa Illustrious Award is presented both annually and quarterly to recognize Africans who have excelled in leadership, philanthropy, community development, business, academia, education, agriculture, among others.

History

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The first edition of Africa Illustrious Award was held on 16 December 2020 at Radisson Blu Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. The award is organized by My Media Africa.[1][2]

Awards

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The award is an annual and quarterly event. The annual event recognizes individuals who have excelled in leadership, philanthropy, community development, arts, culture and business, while the quarterly event recognizes individuals who have made contributions in service industries and academia.[3][4]

2020 recipients

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The 2020 Africa Illustrious Award took place on 16 December 2020 at Radisson Blu Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. It has thirty-five categories.[1][5]

Category Recipients
African Peace Ambassador of all Time Goodluck Jonathan
Children's Right and Child Protection Advocate of the Year Abiye Tam-George
Media Personality of the Year Bisi Olatilo
Bank of the Year Guaranty Trust Bank
Brand of the Year New Crystal Communication
African Philanthropist of the Year Allen Onyema
Businesswoman of the Year Ehi Ogbebor
Nigeria Educationist of all Time Jibril Aminu
Minister of the Year Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah
Senator of the Year Uche Ekwunife
Best Governor of the Year Babagana Umara Zulum
Industrialist of the Year Innocent Chukwuma
Female Philanthropist of the Year Nkoli Imoh
Award for Services to the Nation and Philanthropic Contributions to Humanity Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi
The Most Vocal Legislator of the Year Abinye Blessing Pepple
Sports Administrator of the Year Aisha Falode
Award for an Outstanding Leadership in the Financial Sector Sam Okojere
Special Recognition for Dedicated service to the Nation Aderemi Adeoye
Executive Coach and Leadership Development Trainer of the Year Patricia Omoqui
Legislator of the Year Aniekan Umanah
Most Innovative Startup of the Year Twiga Foods Kenya
Role Model Entrepreneur of the Year Kevin Okyere
Microfinance Bank of the Year Chevron Employee Microfinance Bank
Award in Education Development for Africa Prince Abiodun Agbaje
Award on Entrepreneurship and Agricultural Development in Africa Nnaemeka Obiaraeri
Vocal Patriotic Citizen of the Year Femi Fani-Kayode
Businessman of the Year Ernest Azudialu Obiejesi
Outstanding Excellence Award for Services to the Nation and Philanthropic Activities to Humanity for the Year John Ogu
Young Talent of the Year Prince Angel Nwabube
Travel Company of the Year Zidora Travels
Award for International Business and Bilateral Relationship Eze Ibejiuba
Business Innovation and Philanthropic Contributions Victor Usunogun Osazuwa
Award for Philanthropic Contributions and Youth Support in Africa Onyekachi Okonkwo
Award of Excellence and Special Recognition Ihekwo Arinze Christian
Outstanding Performance Award for Proactive Entertainment and Investment Development in Africa Benjamin Nwokorie

References

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  1. ^ a b Okogba, Emmanuel (28 December 2020). "Dignitaries grace maiden edition of Africa Illustrious Awards by Media Africa". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  2. ^ Aliogo, Ugo (30 December 2020). "'Technology Will Give SMEs Wider Visibility'". This Day Newspaper. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  3. ^ "My Media Africa Set To Hold Maiden Illustrious Award". The Independent Newspaper. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  4. ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2 December 2020). "My Media Africa's Illustrious Awards gather momentum". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  5. ^ Toba, Emma (28 December 2020). "Africa Illustrious Award 2020 Recipients". My Media Africa. Retrieved 30 December 2020.