L-R: Wole Odetayo, CEO, Southwest Innovation & Tech Co. Ltd; Ladun Awobokun Chief Content Officer, FilmOne Limited; Titilope Adesanya, Director of Operations, Africa, EMPIRE; Olusegun Akinyemiju, Senior Brand Manager, Nigeria Distilleries Limited; Oluwagbemileke Lawal, Marketing Manager, Nigeria Distilleries limited; Chinyere Inya, Partner, Future Africa & Accelerate Africa; Femi Taiwo, Managing Partner, F.I.T Africa; and Oluwaseun Olaniyan, Partner and Head of Brands & Communities, The Influence Agency, at the Lord’s Achievers Award Jury Session in Lagos, recently. Credit: NDL
Awards set to return for 7th edition with strengthened jury process, expanded categories
Now in its 7th edition, the Lord’s Achievers Awards has taken a significant step forward by introducing a formal jury session, underscoring its commitment to a credible, transparent, and evolving selection process. Watch 2023 edition here. (Credit: GuardianTV)
The Lord’s Achievers Award (LAA) is an annual celebration of young achievers, leaders, innovators, and changemakers whose work embodies excellence, leadership, and societal impact. Born from a vision to spotlight individuals whose accomplishments transcend personal success to drive socio-economic progress, the LAA has, over the past six editions, honoured more than 60 outstanding achievers across business, technology, arts, social impact, and more.
This year’s jury includes Stephanie Busari, Senior Editor, Africa, CNN; Chuka Obi, Director of Creativity & Innovations, Globacom; Titilope Adesanya, Director of Operations, Africa, EMPIRE; Wole Odetayo, CEO, Southwest Innovation & Tech Co. Ltd; Femi Taiwo, Managing Partner, F.I.T Africa; Ladun Awobokun, Chief Content Officer, FilmOne Limited; and Chinyere Inya, Partner, Accelerate Africa & Future Africa. Representing the brand on the jury are Oluwagbemileke Lawal, Marketing Manager, Nigeria Distilleries Limited, and Olusegun Akinyemiju, Senior Brand Manager, Lord’s London Dry Gin, alongside Oluwaseun Olaniyan, Partner and Head of Brands and Communities at The Influence Agency, the Awards’ strategic engagement partner.
Oluwagbemileke Lawal, Marketing Manager, Nigeria Distilleries Limited, makers of Lord’s London Dry Gin, said, “Our investment in the Lord’s Achievers Awards is a reflection of our long-standing belief in the power of youth to shape the future. By recognising young leaders and innovators across diverse sectors, we are celebrating achievement, while creating a platform that inspires, encourages, and empowers others to take bold steps toward positive change.”
Oluwagbemileke Lawal, Marketing Manager, Nigeria Distilleries Limited, addressing jurors, at the jury session of the 2025 Lord’s Achievers Awards in Lagos, recently.
The 2025 Awards will also see the introduction of four new categories: Media & Journalism, Sports, Content Creation, and Film & Entertainment, ensuring a broader recognition of achievers across emerging and influential sectors.
During the deliberations, jury members examined nominees against key criteria, including innovation, impact, leadership, sustainability, and alignment with the brand’s values. Jury members highlighted the commitment to fairness and inclusivity, balancing youth representation with sector realities.
Titilope Adesanya, Director of Operations in Africa, EMPIRE, speaking at the jury session of the 2025 Lord’s Achievers Awards in Lagos, recently.
Ladun Awobokun, Chief Content Officer, FilmOne Limited, speaking at the jury session of the 2025 Lord’s Achievers Awards in Lagos, recently.
By celebrating excellence and continually refining the platform, the Lord’s Achievers Awards remains committed to recognising and inspiring individuals who are creating meaningful, lasting impact.
Olusegun Akinyemiju, Senior Brand Manager, Lord’s London Dry Gin, added, “Lord’s Gin has always stood for distinction, character, and excellence. The evolution of the Awards and the credibility of this year’s jury process reinforce our commitment to building a legacy platform that honours achievers whose impact will be remembered for years to come.”
Olusegun Akinyemiju, Senior Brand Manager, Lord’s London Dry Gin, speaking at the jury session of the 2025 Lord’s Achievers Awards in Lagos, recently.
As the countdown to LAA 2025 begins, the stage is set to unveil a new generation of achievers whose stories will ignite ambition and drive across Nigeria.
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