Professor Alele Williams,Bukky George, Iquo Ukoh Win The W Awards.

The Access Conference 2015 which held at the Eko Hotel was followed by 

the presentation of the W Awards winners.

The W Awards is positioned to recognize and celebrate Nigerian women who 

defy all odds to stand out successfully; highlighting the important 

contribution that women are making in the Nigerian emerging economy. We 

are looking for women across four categories who, through their 

achievements and contribution, have had an impact within their relevant 

category.

See full list of winners below:

The W Entrepreneur of the year (W in Business)

This Award recognizes an entrepreneur who has built a successful 

business.

She must be fully engaged and active in the day-to-day running and 

decision-making in the business.

1. Mrs Nkechi Obi

2. Mrs.Lola Amao

3. Mrs. Bukky George - winner

The W Young Professional of the Year

This award recognizes young women who are making significant 

contributions

in their chosen professions (legal, medicine, architecture, accounting,

surveying, education, etc.) in an organization and have a drive to reach 

the

top of their careers.

1. Ebi Atawodi

2. Arese Ugwu

3. Rashidat Adebisi - winner

W Seasoned Professional of the Year

This award recognizes women who have made a significant and direct 

contribution to the growth and advancement of their chosen professions 

(legal, medicine, architecture, accounting, surveying, education etc.) 

in any organization and can be described as being at the top of their 

career

climb.

1. Amina Oyagbola

2. Adepeju Adebajo

3. Iquo Ukoh - Winner

W Amazon of the Year (W and Family)

The W Amazon of the year award recognizes family women who have impacted 

societal growth and development. The Awardee will be one who has shown 

herself to be selfless in her approach to work and family life and has 

achieved exemplary success by promoting, inspiring and contributing

outstanding achievement while leading a balanced lifestyle.

1. Mrs. Folake Solanke

2. Professor Bolanle Awe

3. Professor Alele Williams

All the nominees for W Amazon of the year category were all announced 

winners.

About W Awards

The W Awards is positioned to recognize and celebrate Nigerian women who 

defy all odds to stand out successfully; highlighting the important 

contribution that women are making in the Nigerian emerging economy. We 

are looking for women across four categories who, through their 

achievements and contribution, have had an impact within their relevant 

category. 

The awards have been designed around the three major 

categories of women represented by the W Initiative, such that it 

incorporates and celebrates the many different roles that women play in 

our society.