Ladies and gentlemen, the top 5 nominees are up!
ACE Awards is back and with a bang! Nominations for this year’s ACE Awards opened on the 30th of August, 2021, with 15 categories and votes have been coming in, so much so that it nearly crippled the site! Yep, you read right. There were over 7,000 votes within the first few days and approximately 15,000 within 2 weeks! There was no doubt that the nominees came with their A-game.
An exciting journey it has been and it is my absolute pleasure to announce that the top 5 nominees are up! They are:
1) Best Indigenous Textile Designer
- Afrikstabel
- Akwete Fabrics by Beeju
- Lowo Africa
- Shayfaari Fabrics
- Asologe Fashion House
2) Best Beauty Brand
- ORIKI Lagos
- Modara Naturals
- Jaga Beauty
- Mint Organic Care
- Amila Naturals
3) Best Fashion Brand (Clothing/Shoes)
- K.Aspen
- 87 Origins
- Ako Africa
- Kkerele
- Babayo
4) Start-Up of the Year
- Just Journal
- Anesi Lifestyle
- Hafsat Signatures
- The Lightning Artz
- Dhoney Nigeria
5) Best Accessories Brand (Jewelry, Bag)
- AABOUX
- Becawax
- Ola House of Accessories
- Helade & Sola Bags
- Kuvaah
6) Best Eco-friendly Product
- Oke Partners
- Trash2wealth Initiative
- WHY WASTE IT
- Mariep Creations
- Spectabilis Creations
7) Best Innovative Product of the Year
- Marienne Clay World
- 1851 Agidingbi
- My Sibi
- Nibcard Games
- The Da Brand
8) Best Pioneer Craftsman/woman of the Year (Over 10 years)
- Sahara Sunrise
- RAULEROYAL
- Yetroslane
- Kijipa Couture
- Bosh Designs
9) Best Food Produce Innovation
- Lim Lim Dried Fruits
- Jam Coconut Foods
- Ologi
- Klay Foods
- Adys Agro Processing Limited
10) Best Creative Child Entrepreneur
- Amarachi Uyanne
- Raeslimebar
- Praise Emmanuel Adebayo
- Zees Shea Hub
- Sammy’s Special
11) Best Creative Social Enterprise of the Year
- Help Mum
- The Creative Hub
- Chanja Datti
- Kids Clean Club
- Solar Sister Nigeria
12) Best Creative Children’s Brand
- 9ijakids
- Wealah Kids
- Clove Kids
- PreshLight Creations
- Bqsafewash
13) Best Arts and Crafts Person
- ARTINI
- Adams Anne
- Presley Artz
- Vudoh
- Hooked by Lade
14) Best Home & Lifestyle Brand
- Doormats Nigeria
- Ekondo
- Yasmin Crafts
- Q Candles By Kanyin
15) Best African Brand
- Kua Designs Ghana
- Florinyah Tanzania
- Imiso Ceramics (South Africa)
- Tekura Designs Ghana
- Deepa Dosaja (Kenya)
Voting has begun for the top 3, so hurry now and start voting for your favourite brand. Voting closes on the 12th of October, 2021 by 12.00am.
The voting process would determine the top 3 winners of each category. Thereafter, a judging panel will review the official 3 nominees and select the winners.
Visit aceawardsafrica.com/vote now.
👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾For guidelines and process, visit: aceawardsafrica.com/guidelines
Stay Creative, Stay Innovative.
ACE Awards team
