Bukky George, Professor Alele Williams, IquoUkoh, others win the WAwards

The Access Conference 2015 which held at the Eko Hotel was followed by the presentation of the WAwards winners. 

The W Awards is positioned to recognize and celebrate Nigerian women who defy all odds to stand out successfully; highlighting the important contribution that women are making in the Nigerian emerging economy. We are looking for women across four categories who, through their achievements and contribution, have had an impact within their relevant category.

See full list of winners below

The W Entrepreneur of the year(W in Business)

This Award recognizes an entrepreneur who has built a successful business. She must be fully engaged and active in the day-to-day running and decision-making in the business.

1.      Mrs Nkechi Obi

2.      Mrs.LolaAmao

3.    Mrs. Bukky George - winner

The W Young Professional of the Year

This award recognizes young women who are making significant contributions in their chosen professions (legal, medicine, architecture, accounting, surveying, education, etc.) in an organization and have a drive to reach the top of their careers.

1.      EbiAtawodi

2.      AreseUgwu

3.    RashidatAdebisi – winner

W Seasoned Professional of the Year

This award recognizes women who have made a significant and direct contribution to the growth and advancement of their chosen professions (legal, medicine, architecture, accounting, surveying, education etc.) in any organization and can be described as being at the top of their career climb.

1.      Amina Oyagbola

2.      AdepejuAdebajo

3.    IquoUkoh – Winner

W Amazon of the Year (W and Family)

The W Amazon of the year award recognizes family women who have impacted societal growth and development. The Awardee will be one who has shown herself to be selfless in her approach to work and family life and has achieved exemplary success by promoting, inspiring and contributing outstanding achievement while leading a balanced lifestyle.

1.      Mrs. FolakeSolanke

2.      Professor Bolanle Awe

3.      ProfessorAlele Williams

All the nominees for W Amazon of the year category were all announced winners.

About W Awards

The W Awards is positioned to recognize and celebrate Nigerian women who defy all odds to stand out successfully; highlighting the important contribution that women are making in the Nigerian emerging economy. We are looking for women across four categories who, through their achievements and contribution, have had an impact within their relevant category.

The awards have been designed around the three major categories of women represented by the W Initiative, such that it incorporates and celebrates the many different roles that women play in our society.

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