This year’s Nominee reception and awards ceremony held on Saturday, 26th of August at the Terra Kulture Arena in Victoria Island, Lagos. A total of 3,500 candidates were nominated across the 25 categories of the award, which was then cut down to 100. The final 25 winners were decided by the Global Advisory Board of SME100Nigeria based on set down criteria and online voting. According to the Executive Director of SME100 Nigeria, Charles Odii, “the goal of this award is to stimulate an entrepreneurial culture among our youths. We identify young people doing phenomenal work across the country, and shine the spotlight on them so that all others can see them and aspire to set up businesses as well.” See the full list of the award winners below:
Active Citizenry & Government Engagemen
Maryam Laushi – Not too young to run
Agriculture
Chibuzo Aloizeuwa – ACE Palace Farms
Arts, Craft & Cultur
Jekein Lato-Unah – Artiste
Beauty & Makeup
Garos Bot – Botz Pretty Looks
Creative Writing & Content Creation
Georgette Monnou – Unspoken Words
Cyber Security & Technology
AfroTech Girls – AfroTech Girls
E-Commerce
Abiola Chris-Amusan – Rings Nigeria
Education
Omozino Eguh – Yudimy
Energy & Sustainability
Jennifer Uchendu – Susty Vibes
Environment, Housing & Interior Décor
Buogo Obi – WoodDesignes
Event Planning
Chinyere Uzuh – Qwint Perfect
Fashion
Desiree Iyama – Desiree Iyama
Finance & Fintech
Joshua Chibueze – PiggyBankNG
Food
Aliyu Abubakar – QuickShak
Health & Skincare
Precious Obiako – Spotlight Skincare
Manufacturing & Logistics
Natalie Obi – Ethereal Olores Co.
Media & Communication
Gidado Shuaib – Youths’ Digest
Music
Tuke Morgan
Performing Arts
Ebiye
Photography
Rotimi Okungbaye
Professional Services
Stephanie Eze – Mintville
Social Entrepreneurship
Zayyad Nasidi – ZNM Foundation
Software & Design
Omimi Okere – Qontent
Sport
Georgia Oboh
Tourism & Hospitality
Sikemi Ifederu – Tambollo
