AKWA-IBOM STATE ADVANCEMENT AWARDS-ASAA 2019 | CALL FOR OPEN NOMINATION

The General Public, particularly Akwa-Ibomites are hereby invited to send in  Nominations on either of the below categories for the Prestigious *Akwa-Ibom State Advancement Awards-ASAA 2019*

Nomination begins *1st October 2019* 

visit our webpage *https://www.facebook.com/asaawards/*  to  submit your nominations under this post and don't forget to Like the Page in other to get 1st Hand informations regarding the Auspicious Occasion.

Award Categories:

 *Most Outstanding Political leader Award*

This award is will be awarded to personality in the society who have demonstrated exceptional political leadership skills without blemish and with no track record of corruption during and within time of service.

 *Lifetime Achievement Award*

This individual has demonstrated a commitment over time to serving the communities in various capacities. He/She has made significant contributions, both personally and professionally, to the betterment of the society and serves as a role model in volunteer community leadership.

 *Most Outstanding Youth leader award*

This award is given to the youth leader in any of the communities in the region with a proven track record of exceptional leadership qualities and skills and have record outstanding success in as a result of personal contributions to the communities.

 *Local government chairman of the year Award*

This award is awarded to the mist outstanding local government chairperson since the birth of the council.

 *Unsung Hero Award of the year*

This individual works quietly behind the scenes for the good of the communities and demonstrates leadership through dedication and service to the Warri-area communities. He/She contributes time and talent, though not publicly heralded.

 *Most Outstanding New personality of the Year Award*

This is awarded to individual, who has lived in the region less than five years, has actively sought opportunities to improve the quality of life in our communities. He/She has made significant contributions, both personally and professionally, to the betterment of the society

  *Excellence in Leadership Awards*

This is awarded to personalities with highly acceptable leadership skills, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in keeping with the ideals of Leadership in the society

  *Most outstanding Woman of the year*

This is awarded to a reputable female with proven track record of humanitarian Services to the society, positive contributions to her family and community development. She must be loved by all for her selfless services and has demonstrated exceptionally even in leadership and business development in the region.

 *Best Community and youth empowerment Company Award*

This is to be awarded to organization who has enriched and improved the quality of life in our communities through Empowerment, creativity and innovation in community service.

 *THE COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARD*

The company of the Year award will be given to the  business that demonstrates a commitment to customers and strong leadership that enables the business to thrive in every respect. Such a business should also have a commitment to the local community and a passion for innovation and be outstanding in every regard.

 *THE EXCELLENCE IN SKILLS AWARD*

The Excellence in Skills Award will be given to the business, which has demonstrated the best approach to a comprehensive employee development programme in line with achieving the organisation’s business objectives.

 *THE INNOVATIVE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR*

The innovative business of the year award will be given to the business with the best example of innovation, which has been developed and applied to improve product, service and delivers commercial performance.

 *THE HIGH GROWTH BUSINESS OF THE YEAR*

The High Growth Business of the year award will be given to the business that shows evidence of sustained growth of 10% over the last 3 years.

 *THE START UP BUSINESS OF THE YEAR*

The startup business of the year award will be given to the business that has recently started since Jan 2019 and has shown significant growth and expansion.

 *THE MICRO BUSINESS OF THE YEAR* 

The micro business of the year award will be given to the business constituting 5 employees or under which had demonstrated sustained growth and an innovative approach.

 *THE SME BUSINESS OF THE YEAR*

The SME Business of the year award will be given to the business of between 10 and 250 employees that has excelled in 

people management

sales and marketing

operational quality and financial performance.

 *THE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR*. 

The entrepreneur of the year award will be given to the individual or company, which exemplifies true entrepreneurial spirit, risk taking, resilience and identification of opportunity to grow their successful business.

 *THE FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD*. 

The Female Entrepreneur of the Year award is given to any business whose majority shareholding or ownership is held by a female entrepreneur. This award is designed to inspire and encourage growth of the number of female business owners and leaders in enterprise. 

They should demonstrate that they are a committed leader of a successful growing business, with a flair for entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility and an inspiration to the workforce.

 *CORPORATE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR.* 

This award will be made from a nominated selection of Corporate Businesses in the Akwa-Ibom economic area who have contributed in the following way;

They have brought significant jobs and investment to the town ( In excess of 100)

They have contributed to the Akwa-Ibom Skills agenda over and above their own companies commitments

They have supported programmes to help unemployed people

They have supported careers events and Akwa-Ibom Schools

They have provided apprenticeships, work experience placements, mentors

They have contributed to activities through volunteering and supporting the Akwa-Ibom Communities 

 *EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR*.

To win this the category the nominee has to demonstrate why 

they have been a good employer, 

how they have developed their people, 

how they have retained them, paid them well, helped them deliver personal and

business objectives, what other perks and conditions they give their employees.

 *COMMUNITY BASED BUSINESS of the YEAR*

This award is for: independent businesses that have been nominated by the Akwa-Ibom population to have provided an excellent service based on;

Providing a high quality of customer Service

providing choice for the diverse communities they serve 

opening in hours that are convenient to consumers

they comply with environmental health and regulatory requirements 

they have served the Akwa-Ibom economic area for more than 5 years

Other categories includes

 *Hospitality sector*

 *Entertainment and Media Sector*

 *Special Recognition Award and Hall of Fame.*

2019 *AKWA-IBOM STATE ADVANCEMENT AWARDS (ASAA)* 1st EDITION 

Voting categories

1. Akwa-Ibom State Man of the Year

2. Grassroot Man of the Year 

3. Most Accessible Lawmaker of the Year 

4. Best Performaning Local Government  Chairman of the Year 

5. Outstanding Local Government of the Year 

6.   Listener's Choice Radio Station

7. On Air Personality of the Year 

8. Emerging Comic Personality of the Year 

9. Akwa-Ibom State Emerging entrepreneur of the Year 

10. Reader’s Choice Blog of the Year 

11. Akwa-Ibom State Social media Influencer of the Year (Male and Female)

12. Best Performing Disc Jockey of the Year

13. Best Performing Senator of the year

14. House of Representatives Personality of the Year

15. Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year

16. Distinguished Political Personality of the Year

17. Entertainment Personality of the Year

18. Fashion Designer of the Year

19. Best Performing Commissioner of the Year

20. Best Performing Interventionist Board Chairman of the Year

21. Most Accessible Political Leader of the Year

22. Distinguished Woman of the Year

23. Most Supportive Brand of the Year

24. Most Active SSA of the Year

25. Distinguished Media Practitioner of the Year.

The Nomination begins 1st October 2019 and Closes 26th October 2019

We hereby enjoin the general public to visit our official webpage to nominate their favorite nominees 

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