At the just concluded Africa Canada Investment Summit, ACIS in Toronto, Canada, winners have emerged from different categories for their contribution to the African community in Canada and also for their outstanding performances in their various fields of endeavours.
The convener of the summit and award, Ms. Naomi Olapeju Sigismund disclosed that the award was carved out to honour deserving personalities in Nigeria, Africa and also Canada the host community of the annual award ceremony.
Olapeju averred that “The Award ceremony is the climax of the summit as we have businessmen from across Nigeria, Ghana the African continent grace the summit where various opportunities for investment were discussed. The Investment summit is a way to harness the African environment of a symbiotic relationship that can strengthen trade and commerce also a cultural exchange with Canada.
“The award ceremony is also an Avenue to Honour those who have played a pivotal role in their various field to ensure Africa is placed on a world map. “
The Award ceremony, held on 30 October at the Grand Victorian Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada, started with a red carpet while Nollywood actress and producer, Toyin Abraham was the host of the night.
The actress made guest laugh their ribs out as she displayed her dexterity as an event host.
The Convener of the award was also surprised by friends who took out time to throw a surprise birthday for on the day of the award.
Below is the list of winners of the award and their categories.
Most Supportive Personality: Honourable Jim Karygiannis
Outstanding Business Personality: Michael Ologun
Business Personality of the year: Enny Afro Supermarket (Eniola Bayewunmi) and Notre Dame Industrial Company
Outstanding Businessman of the year: Aare Adetola Emmanuelking
Humanitarian Company of the year: Tamec Care Staffing Service
Africa Humanitarian Personality: Prophetess Bola Obanla & Reverend Dr Irine Ashu
Humanitarian Personality of the year: Gloria Onyekachi (Lawbell Home Care)
Most Inspiring Business Personality: Regalz Kitchen And Bar, Stevag Restaurant Suya Spot, Smokey Island Grille, Otunba Kemi Olanrewaju, Fola Omitiran, Baba Lashish, Lola Restaurant, Hunter TV Africa and Jovaundi McCalum
Most Inspiring Personality: Dj Bejizzle and Dj Philbaddest
Most Inspiring Businessman of the year: African Freshness Superstore, Dr Sunday Olorunseyi, Asun Depot, Adeola Oyebade and Femme_Fashune
Most Inspiring Realtor of the year: Ola Funmilola, Nelson Akinkugbe, Yemi Folorunsho and Greg Ebube
Most Creative Personality: Mrs Maureen Emordi
Miss Teen Beauty Pageant: Evelyn Akinsola
Outstanding Entertainment Personality: Michael Bello
African Business Personality of the year: Simi African Food and Odoi Yemoh
Financial Personality of the year: Adeola Abiodun and Bukola Obafemi
Entertainment Personality of the year: Chelsea Coker, Irene Onwuachi and Kenny Bazuaye
Entrepreneurial Icon of the year: Prince Dele Akinola
Excellence In Innovation: Debo Ogungbeje
Outstanding Innovative Personality: Daniel Krenek
Most Industrious Businessman of the year: Dr Taiwo Afolabi
Community Support Person of the year: Barrister Richard Odeleye
Excellency in Performance: Adenike Fowoshere for Hope4sure Foundation and Kehinde Okoroafor for Hope4sure Foundation
Inspiring Artistic Personality of the year: Toyin Adekeye (Bigger than Africa)
African Ambassador of the year: Mayor Patrick Brown
Pride of African Award: Hon Shola Agboola
Most Entertaining Female Actress: Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi
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