The nominations came from various tribes (Igbo, Efik, Ijaw, Ikwere, Itshekiri, Ogoni, etc) in 11 states of the old Eastern part of Nigeria (South East and South South).
The Online Media Award of excellence is a unique award that awards people of excellence from various disciplines and endeavors including Academics, Engineering, Entertainment, Legal practitioner, medical practitioners, politicians etc.
Out of 100 million Nigerians in South East and South, 600 people were nominated for a slot of 50 Awards categories.
Below is the full list of the nominees in their various categories (NB: Read through for more details):
List of 2020 DMOMA Award Nominees.
A.
Recognition/Honorary Award.
1. Prof. Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele. Vice Chancellor, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. (For the development of IAUE beyond recognition).
2. Princess Clara Chinwe Nwaebili, Former Speaker Anambra State House of Assembly.
3. Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere.(Omega Power Ministry), For his continuous Humanitarian Services.
4. Chief Engr. Michael Okoye. For training over 200 in school from Secondary school to University level.
5. Citizens Quest NGO. (For speaking for the masses).
6. Amb Sokubo Sara Igbe, National Youth Council President.
7. Biobele and Belema Briggs, two kids from Port Harcourt who developed a mobile Application to curb the spread of COVID-19.
B. Category Award.
1. Newspaper of the Year.
– AbiaFacts (Abia State).
– National Network (Rivers State).
– Sun Newspaper.
2. Pastor/Priest/Evangelist of the Year.
– Azzaman Azzaman.
– Fr Ugwu Kelvin.
– Prophet Odumeje Chukwuemeka.
– Fada Uluoma.
– Fr Ebubemonso.
3. Philanthropist Of The Year.
– Bro Felix Obuah.
– Engr. Chukwudi Dimkpa.
– Mazi Charles Soludo.
4. Prolific Writer of The Year.
– Bright Jossy.
– Jerry Nedam
– Peter Henry (Braveviews).
– Chidozie Anuebunwa Victor.
– Okazu Powers.
5. Comedian of the Year.
– Black Albino
– Mc Herenz.
– Mc Senator.
– Akpan Okon.
– Adviser.
6. Company of the Year.
– Ejovi Oil And Maritime Services.
– Strata Base Group.
7. Humanitarian Services.
– Omega Power Ministry.
– Agbalanze Ubuntu Apparel.
– Green Nigeria Foundation Projection.
– Dr. Barr. Amy Jude-Peters, Convener/Productivity Coach at TRE Leadership Summit.
8. Record Label/Music Firm.
– Mamilo Record (Germany/Nigeria).
– No limits (Rivers State).
– Grafton Record (Lagos/Rivers State).
– Sam Bass Films.
9. Lady of Excellence.
– Nkiru Homann.
– Amarachi Nwanguma (Igbo Service of Radio Nigeria).
– Ankio Briggs (Niger Delta Activists).
– Her, Excellency, Mrs Hope Uzodimma (Imo State First Lady).
– Obiaruko Ndukwe (Citizens Quest).
– Ibinabo Fiberesima.
– Her Excellency Suzzette Eberechi Wike
10. Top Model Queen/Stylist.
– Lamili Engel.
– Eucharia Chiamaka (Rivers/Anambra State).
– Divine Didi Eberechukwu.
– Donatus Emelia (Rivers State).
– Loloify Ifunanya Okonkwo (Anambra State).
– Es Ther (Ebonyi State).
– Ekemma Kalu, ‘Ifedioku‘
– Idiku Rose Iripia (Cross Rivers).
11. Legal Practitioner of the Year.
– Barrister Azubuike Ihemeje.
– Barrister Damian Okoro
– Barrister Oroko Victor.
– Barrister Achor Omodu.
– Barrister Desmond Agwor.
12. Engineer of the Year.
– Engr. Mrs Uchenwa Ujam.
– Engr Ugochukwu Okorie
– Engr. Prince Nsirim.
13. Governor of the Year.
– Gov. Dahi Umahi (Ebonyi State).
– Gov. Nyesom Wike (Rivers State).
– Gov Obaseki (Edo State).
14. Blogger Of The Year.
– Journalist101
– AbnTv
– IgbereTv
– SoundreLoaded
– AlertNews
– Better Rivers.
– Phcitypromo
– Newsexpress
– Profjay
15. Councillor of the Year.
– Kabari J. Barivule.
– Hon Stephens Achinike.
– Hon. Onyinyechi Loveth Mgba (Ward 6, Obio-Akpor).
– Rt Hon Enyiada Clifford Cookey-Gam.(Opobo Nkoro, Ward 4 Unit 4.)
16. Youth Impact/Development.
– Engr. Chukwudi Dimkpa.
– Rt Hon Ehie Edison.
– Hon. Aso Wenah.
17. CDC/PG of a Community/Town
– Uche Oraagwuancha Nwoke (Isimmiri). (Ifitedunu CDC, Anambra State).
– Prince Ndamzi Cyprian (Eagle Island CDC, Rivers State).
18. Music Artiste of the Year.
– Bosalin (Awka, Anambra State).
– Tidinz (Lagos/South East).
– Dr. Barz (Port Harcourt, Rivers State).
– Idahams (Rivers State/Lagos).
– Omah Lay (Lagos/Rivers State).
– Jfly (Germany /Rivers /Lagos).
– Prinx Emmanuel (Rivers State).
19. Commissioner of the year.
– Pastor Paulinus Nsirim (Commissioner of Information, Rivers State).
– Sir Soni Ejekwu (Commissioner Of Transport, Rivers State).
– Princewill Chike, Commissioner of Health, Rivers State.
– Emeka Onowu (Special Duties).
– Hon. Chinedu Tasie (Housing And Estate).
20. Gospel Artiste of the Year.
– Pst Chido.
– Prinx Emmanuel.
– Isaac Chuks.
– Donvelly.
– Mr2Much
21. Local Government Chairman of the Year.
– Hon. Ifeanyi Agu (Udi, Enugu).
– Mayor Victor Ihunwo (Port Harcourt Mayor, Rivers State).
– Tom Aliezi (Emohua, Rivers State).
– Samuel Wanosike (Ikwerre, Rivers State).
– Hon Solomon Eke (Obiakpor, Rivers State).
– Chief George Ozo (Njikoka, Anambra State).
– Hon Hope Ikiriko (Ahaoda West, Rivers State).
– Rowland Sekibo (Akulga, Rivers State).
22. Media Icon.
– Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS).
– Naija Info.
– Galaxy TV
– OgoniTV
– Cool Fm.
– SoundCity.
– SwagTv International.
– Mangrove Photography
– Silver Bird.
– Wish FM
23. Youth Personality of the Year.
– Ifeanyi Aniagoh (Digipreneur, Agro-engineer and Coach).
– Christian Ezenwonye Chinasa (COTECK Furniture Ltd).
– Eby Amanda Pius-Urum.
– Amb. Ihunwo Chijoke.
– Chikaike Bright Okala
24. State Assembly Member of the Year.
-Hon Adoki Tonye. (Rivers State).
– Rt Hon Uche Victor Okafor (Anambra Speaker).
– Rt Hon Bassey Aniekan (Akwa Ibom Speaker).
– Hon. Kelechi Worgu (Omuma, Rivers State).
25. Federal Public Officer Of The Year.
– Senator Abaribe Enyinnaya.
– Rotimi Amaechi Chibuike( Minister of Transportation).
– Dr. Chris Ngige (Minister of Labour).
– Marshal Israel.
(Federal Commisioner at Public Complaints Commision of Nigeria).
– Senator Uche Ekwunife.
26. Man Of The Year.
– Hon Felix Obuah (Rivers State)
– Engr. Chukwudi Dimkpa (Rivers State).
– Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom State).
– Charles Soludo (Anambra State).
– Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers State).
– Gov Godwin Obaseki (Edo State).
27. Social Media Influencer of The Year (Female).
– Jety Adaugo (Owerri).
– Gwen Divy Ifeson (Onitsha/Abuja).
– Nkiru Homann (Germany/Abuja).
– Chioma Okoro (Bayelsa/Imo).
– Soibo Ibibo Jack (Rivers State).
– Joe Margaret Ayara (Port Harcourt).
– Precious Alechi Iyeuwa (Rivers State).
– Chidimma Maria Ezeogbuka (Enugu).
– Ogoun Tari (Rivers State).
28. Social Media Influencer (Male).
– Soye Granville.
– Birthday Korner.
– Ichemati Ezebunwo.
– Eze Amadi (Choplife).
– Innocent Woke.
– Eric-Opara Primus Agwenitani
– Jones Inyang (Akwa Ibom State).
– Obiaku Lancelot.
– Igwe Onyeche Wofurum
– Bright Jossy(Rivers State).
– Ugochukwu Oputa Tony.(Rivers/Anambra).
– MrProf. Victor Ehiogu
– Caleb Okechukwu(Anambra)
– Ichenwo Goodluck(Rivers).
– Hamilton Robinson.
29. Media Personality of The Year.
– Loloify (Osinachi/Ogamba, Anambra State).
– Hon. Kate Owen Obusah. (PDP Vanguard).
– Chris Finebone.
– Bob Abayomi.
– Amaechi Aniagoh.
– Jerry Nedam.
– Asukwo Catoons
– Ike Wigodo (NUJ, Secretary, Rivers State).
30. Student of the Year .
– Rt Hon Divine Ekechukwu (Speaker, Captain Elechi Amadi polytechnic, SUG).
– Beatrice Beta (Vice President, Rivers State University SUG).
– Reuben Imaitor (Rivers State University).
– Agnes Maduafokua(Best JAMB Student).
31. Security Force Personality of the Year.
– SP Nnamdi Omoni (Police force).
– Rtd Anozie Okorie (Civil defence).
32. Medical Practitioner of the Year.
– Joseph Polycarp (Medical Laboratory Scientist- Effective Medicals).
– Dr. Ugwu Iyke Odo (Medical Doctor -Meridian Hospital).
– Dr. Irene Obuzor
33. Health Organisation of The Year.
34. Entrepreneur/Businessman of the Year.
– Peter Ezeh Okafor.
(Pilloo And Brothers).
– Idoniboye Abiye George (Mr. G’s Pot)
– Tasie-Amadi Wenenda (Wenex Kitchen).
– Ebele Onuoha (Ebi Fashion, GRA
Onitsha).
– Ikenda Clinton Elechi (EllazBread).
– Laura U George (Ruby Fudz)
– Smart Duru Chima (Easy Wash and Easy Cash).
35. Sports Personality of the Year.
– Amb. Henry George – Marshal Art, DFC President.
– Winfred Ndidi, Footballer(Leceister City)
– Ifesinachi Friday (Mr Universe/Dubai).
– Sammy Wejinya.
36. Proactive Academia (Academics) of the Year.
– Dr. Collins Hanachor Wizor.(Uniport).
– Dr Giadom Ferdinand (Uniport).
– Prof Charles Egbu (UK/Anambra).
– Prof. T. T Orunaboka
(Dean Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.)
– Prof Prince Nmom.
37. Proactive Group.
– Success In School + Success In Life.
– Citizens Quest.
– The Real Encounter Leadership Foundation (TRE)
38. Best Hotel.
– C’RON Hotels (Sars road Port Harcourt).
– POSH SUITES Hotels (Anugbum Onuoha).
– Royal Highness
– Blooms Hotel.
– Cheleku Hotel.
– Helena Hotels (Choba Port Harcourt and Enugu).
Letters of nomination will be sent to the nominees by the organizers themselves or DHL/Email depending on the location of the nominee.
DMOMA Award Online Voting will start on Monday 12th October 2020 on our official website (DezMayorz.org), and voting ends on 12 November.
(Note that the online voting charges #100 per vote and you can vote as much as you desire on your desired category.
The proceed from the voting will be given to Orphanage Homes).
The Award Night is scheduled to hold on Sunday 12th December 2020 in GRA, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
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