Just last week, the top 5 nominees for 15 categories for the ACE Awards 2021 was released and since then, the voting have been trooping in – as expected. The reuslts are in! Congratulations to the top 3 nominees! Just one more hurdle to cross to become the winner.
The Complete List of Nominees for ACE Awards 2021 are:
1) Best Indigenous Textile Designer
- Afrikstabel
- Akwete Fabrics by Beeju
- Lowo Africa
2) Best Beauty Brand
- ORIKI Lagos
- Modara Naturals
- Jaga Beauty
3) Best Fashion Brand (Clothing/Shoes)
- K.Aspen
- 87 Origins
- Ako Africa
4) Start-Up of the Year
- Just Journal
- Anesi Lifestyle
- Hafsat Signatures
5) Best Accessories Brand (Jewelry, Bag)
- AABOUX
- Becawax
- Ola House of Accessories
6) Best Eco-friendly Product
- Oke Partners
- Trash2wealth Initiative
- WHY WASTE IT
7) Best Innovative Product of the Year
- Marienne Clay World
- 1851 Agidingbi
- My Sibi
8) Best Pioneer Craftsman/woman of the Year (Over 10 years)
- Sahara Sunrise
- RAULEROYAL
- Kijipa Couture
9) Best Food Produce Innovation
- Lim Lim Dried Fruits
- Jam Coconut Foods
- Klay Foods
10) Best Creative Child Entrepreneur
- Amarachi Uyanne
- Praise Emmanuel Adebayo
- Zees Shea Hub
11) Best Creative Social Enterprise of the Year
- The Creative Hub
- Chanja Datti
- Solar Sister Nigeria
12) Best Creative Children’s Brand
- 9ijakids
- Wealah Kids
- PreshLight Creations
13) Best Arts and Crafts Person
- ARTINI
- Vudoh
- Hooked by Lade
14) Best Home & Lifestyle Brand
- Doormats Nigeria
- Ekondo
- Yasmin Crafts
15) Best African Brand
- Kua Designs Ghana
- Florinyah Tanzania
- Tekura Designs Ghana
All Top 3 nominees are expected to turn in their pitch videos on or before Thursday, the 14th of October to qualify for the next stage, which would entail being judged by a panel of judges.
THE TOP 3 NOMINEES’ BUSINESSES WILL BE JUDGED BASED ON:
- Impact: Is your business demonstrating some impact already in the economy?
- Job Creation: Has the business created some jobs and has the potential to create more high-quality jobs?
- Quality of Work: Does the business show great quality and competence to compete globally?
- Customer Satisfaction: Is the company socially present and accepted by consumers?
- Scalability: Does the company already earn revenues and does it have the potential to scale.
- Pitch: 1 minute Pitch presentation.
Congratulations once again!
Visit aceawardsafrica.com/vote and vote for your favourite brands.
