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Ambassador Frank Ikegwuonu a rewound filmmaker, publisher and content creator has announced the long awaited list of the nominees for the 17th edition of Nelas Academy Awards after months of scrutiny by industry experts, researchers’ and prominent personalities appointed to scrutinize the over 160 nominees submitted from 11 countries In view of the 17th edition of Nelas Academy Awards.

As the president of the Nelas Academy Awards, I am happy to announce that the 17th edition of Nelas Academy Awards will take place In London, UK on 28, January 2023. To honor some of the following nominees who has distinguished themselves using their position of leadership, their career, time and environment.

The nominees for the 17th edition of Nelas Academy Awards include:
ADAM RICHARDS
AMB.IJEOMA TEDDY OSCAR
AMBASSADOR YVETTE PHILBERT
ADRIE VAN DE NIEUWENHOF.
ANDY BOYO.
ANU ADEBOGUN
APOSTLE MOSES OJEDIRAN
BABYMELODY DAVIES.
BEN AUDU
BLESSING OLUBANJO
BISHOP BEST AGBOLAYAH
CHIEF AMB. IJEOMA AJAELU
CHIELLA SCO
COUNCILLOR THELMA ODOI
DANIEL OLUBANJO (FAIYARAND)
DANIEL O. FAMAKIND
DANIEL OTUAGHOMA
DEACONESS FUNMILOLA OMIRIN
DR. JULIET HAMMOND
EUGENE ANKOMAH.
EVANG. OLUTAYO OLUTAYO
GLADYS MABEL CANTELMI
GOGO ANYANWU JR.
H.R.M.FLORENCE OKONKWO.
HEIDI KINGSTONE
HIGH CHIEF RICHMOND MACGREY.
HRM. KING CÉPHAS KOSI BANSAH.
HRM. PRINCESS ADEPOJU ADEYEMI.
HYPER HYPE.
JACQUI SHAW
JOANNA ZWIERZYNSKA
JOYFUL PRAISE
JUDITH OSAGIOBARE
LADY DESIREE FAUST.
LADY NICKI MOORE
LADY OLGA BALAKLEETS.
LADY RITA AMALU
LANA ODUBELA
LEA MORNAR
LUCIEN MORGAN.
MAXINE ENGLISH
MAYOR. CLLR. PAULINE GEORGE
MIISZ GRACIE
MINISTER CAROL BABALOLA
NANA SLICK
OLUFEMI OLUSEGUN OLUBANJO
OLUKUNLE FAFOWORA.
PASTOR GBOLAHAN BRIGHT (MBE)
PASTOR. JULIE OYEBOBOLA
PASTOR LOLA OYEBADE
PASTOR MRS. OPE DUROJAIYE
PASTOR TAI DUROJAIYE
PRINCESS FLORENCE TOYA.
PROF. DR. PAULINE LONG.
PSA OMOBA
PETER ARMAND BOYO
REV. COMFORT OWOEYE.
REV. DR. PRECIOUS TOE.
RHODA WILSON
SARO WIWA.
SIR. OLUSEGUN BABALOLA
SIR. PESSU JACOB.
TIM HUDSON.
TOYIN AGBOLAYAH (JP)
YEMI AYETIGBO
ZAINAB POPOOLA
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BACKGROUND
Founded In 2003 at the artist’s village, national theatre Lagos by Ambassador Frank Ikegwuonu is the Who is Who In Nigerian Entertainment industry, and the Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Award, also known as ‘the Nelas Academy Awards.

The prestigious Nelas Academy Awards are presented to encourage and celebrate personalities that expand and enhance the portrayals of the African rich cultural heritage in all forms of global media advocacy and legacy projects. The award is a lifetime testimony of momentous contributions in the human capacity developments, skill acquisitions, entrepreneurial and economic empowerments.

The Nelas top 100 most influential personalities alongside the Nelas academy award are strategically created to collect, preserve, interpret, and display pictographic items of artistic and cultural significance for the education of the general public especially fans, critics and researchers of the African history, films and articles related to pan African entrepreneurs, politicians, cultural ambassadors, philanthropists, celebrities and public servants who have distinguished themselves in their areas of expertise. People whose ideas, whose example and talent noted to have impacted positively to mankind, especially Africans.

Publisher of ElegantFlix Magazine, HRM Florence Okonkwo (Queen of Red carpet) unveiled the magazine in London

She said that the publication was birthed to be an embodiment of information about the who is who in politics, education, media, film, music, fashion, Sports and entertainment industries.

"The content would cut across cultures with vetted information, creating awareness and up to date information about your favourite Celebrities.

She however noted that the magazine would be available for all age groups to learn and enjoy.

"ElegantFlix is a magazine so unique in its presentation and dominated with high resolution photographs celebrating people, places and the beauty of Nigerians." she said.

HRM Florence Okonkwo, the Founder and CEO further commended Prof. Dr Pauline Long, High Chief Richmond MacGrey, Chief Bimbo Roberts Folayan and Chief Ejezie  Emeka Rollas for their support as ElegantFlix Magazine Brand Ambassadors.

She also commended the efforts of Mayor Olalekan Ajibola, Mrs Yvette Philbert and Chief Agility Onwurah and President Austin Ajayi for their contribution towards the birth of the magazine.

GOOD EVENING DISTINGUISHED LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
ROYAL HIGHNESSES,
AWARD RECIPIENTS,
CELEBRITIES,
AND MEMBERS OF THE PRESS,
MAY I PLEASE STAND BY THE EXISTING PROTOCOLS ALREADY ESTABLISHED.

Welcome to the 14th edition of the Nollywood excellence and leadership award, also known as ‘the Nelas academy awards, and the queen of Nollywood 2019-2020 coronation.

The prestigious Nelas honorees started at the artists’ village, the national theatre Lagos Nigeria in 2003 by me as the founder and president, and i have researched and published biographical articles about the lives and achievements of over 500 top personalities and celebrities around the world through my publishing outfit Urbanmingles media group.

The Nelas academy awards are presented to encourage and celebrate personalities and activities that expand and enhance the portrayals of the African rich cultural heritage in all forms of global media advocacy and legacy projects. The award itself is a lifetime testimony of momentous contributions in the human capacity developments, skill acquisitions, entrepreneurial and economic empowerments.

Before i go further let me briefly restate that ‘the Nelas academy award’ presentations are the outcome of a wide range of research conducted annually by the members of the Nelas academy in collaboration with the queen of Nollywood academy of Nigeria. The brand also has subsidiaries like “the Nelas hall of fame” “and “the Nelas top 100 most influential personalities”, and most recently in the process to launch “the Nelas Tv”.

Though i have before me a brand concept of the most challenging kind in Nollywood since 2003, of which to the best of my knowledge has gone beyond the reach of criticism or attack from those who do not understand what i stands for; and i believe it is time to wage a war against monstrous beings who only operate cowardly in the dark assassinating hardworking people’s character in the name of competition or organizing similar awards.

For those who genuinely care about the Nelas academy award brand being abused by some lazy opportunity seekers and gold diggers around the world especially in the united kingdom, please be kind to bear with me, i choose not to be distracted by anything unrelated to the ultimate goal of organizing and hosting Africa’s most prestigious event, and today right here in this prestigious hall of the Nicon luxury Abuja “the Nelas academy awards” is a testimony of accomplishment, to the glory of God!

Leader’s obligation is to make possible an environment where people he led can learn, innovate, explore and aspire to be great; and that was exactly what i did when i issued a license and certificate for “the Nelas awards” to be hosted in London in 2017.

As an innovative, entrepreneurial and future oriented person, i strongly refused to tolerate mediocrity, even as we have great challenges and great opportunities in Nollywood i believe that nobody has the right to block other people progress, nobody has the right to distract those aspiring to be successful, nobody has the right to kill other people’s dream and lastly nobody has the right to determine other people’s future, and i stand to be proved otherwise.

Those aspiring to join the creative industry especially Nollywood, must always remember that integrity is the most valuable and respected quality when it comes to signing partnership contracts, we’ll always have failures, setbacks, disappointments, and betrayals, but what we do during those valleys determine the strength of our struggle and that is why I ignored certain elements in London since 2017 because they don’t actually worth my precious time.

The 21st century innovations has made it easier for people to research, learn, be creative and stop pirating or stealing people’s ideas because it is unjust, criminal, wicked and ungodly.

The 14th Nelas academy awards is a testimony that Africa and Africans including those in the Diaspora has woken up to the challenges and mental slavery blindfolding us, we can only be strong and succeed when we work together, we can achieve unbelievable wonders when we support and encourage ourselves.

Even though we have our brothers and sisters in Hollywood doing great, and also practitioners in Asaba, Lagos, Owerri, London, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Accra producing great movies and music, but I still insist that Africans and those in the Diaspora must join hands together to pursue a common goal which is to make the black race proud of his cultural heritage anywhere they find themselves around the world.

Distinguished ladies and gentlemen we can only achieve respect and greatness by telling our stories through books, shows, movies, music and of cause premiering our films at the world best cinemas and film festivals.

I am proud of my team who made everything possible this year including our partners, friends, sponsors and international consultants.. Among the highlights of this year’s Nelas academy award is the introduction of the Nelas top 100 most influential personalities 2019-2020 edition which is expected to be launched in several countries of the world in 2020, and i encourage those receiving their awards tonight to participate in the publication and also support it financially to enable the circulation go worldwide.

The Nelas top 100 most influential personalities alongside the Nelas academy award are strategically created to collect, preserve, interpret, and display pictographic items of artistic and cultural significance for the education of the general public especially fans, critics and researchers of the African history, films and articles related to pan African entrepreneurs, politicians, cultural ambassadors, philanthropists, celebrities and public servants who have distinguished themselves in their areas of expertise. People whose ideas, whose example and talent noted to have impacted positively to mankind, especially Africans.

As i welcome you to the 14th edition of the Nelas academy award, and also congratulating the nominees, eventual winners and crowned queens of Nollywood and Nelas ambassadors, always remember that this honor is a remarkable tribute to your personality, position and career, and also a clear indication of your leadership strides and consistency which earned you the nomination.

I sincerely appreciate all the supports and encouragements from our domestic and international partners whom without them this dream would not have come through.

I thank you once again and do enjoy the show.

Comrade Frank Ikegwuonu
President & Founder
www.thenelasacademy.com

Dr Pauline Long is a AUGP NOBEL PEACE PRIZE recipient. A multi-award winning entrepreneur, philanthropist, media mogul, public speaker, peace activist, mentor, leader, TV producer and presenter who has been listed on Black Women In Europe Powerlist, named the most outstanding woman of the year (2016), Europe's most powerful woman for changing many lives through BEFFTA and named The Most Philanthropic Woman by LOANI Magazine.

The graceful humanitarian and peace activist is the most celebrated African woman in Europe with 8 Lifetime Achievement Awards and over 200 awards given to her for endless service to the society. She is a strong advocate for human love committed to bringing communities together.

She is a global ambassador for Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and Governor at Academy Of Universal Global Peace based in New York. She is the owner and founder of Europe's biggest award ceremony for black and ethnic personalities in showbiz and leadership - BEFFTA where she has transformed thousands of lives. She is also the owner of award winning film studio East End studios, Mr and Miss East Africa UK: both initiatives support the youth.

Dr Pauline Long has also been documented and published as one of the most philanthropic African women in the world. Having mastered fully the art of giving she is known as a humanitarian who knows no boundaries when it comes to giving back to humanity.

While she is not for giving back freely she is also equally known for celebrating and paying tribute to those who deserve to be celebrated through the many award ceremonies that she organizes, fully funded by her as a way of giving back. Nobody pays for tickets to attend her awards series like the BEFFTA, WAW and several other events.

Generally most people see Dr Long as the total giver, the lover of humanity, the one who draws no boundaries when it comes to giving back because they find it extremely easy to approach her with their inner trouble. She sees herself as a servant who gets picked by the people to serve them.
She founded FEED THE STREET CHILDREN CAMPAIGN where she engaged her team to provide food to thousands of children who live on the streets in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

Dr. Pauline Long is a popular TV presenter on Sky Channel 175 who has transformed thousands of lives through Pauline Long Show by giving platforms to the voiceless and fight global injustice such as abuse, extreme poverty, bullying. She is the president of Pauline Long Entrepreneurship foundation where she supplies sewing machines, food and agricultural products to women in different parts of Africa. Through the foundation she takes care of over 60 old and widowed women in Kenya and offers scholarships to over 100 students in Malawi, Zambia and Congo. She also founded Dr Pauline Long Super Cup Football tournament to empower youth from deprived backgrounds. She is currently building a multi-purpose women and community centre in Malawi. She mentors several youth through Pauline Long Empowerment and mentorship club both in UK and Africa and has recently founded a movement call YOUTH CAN TOO to encourage the youth to reach their full potential. Her focus is also on providing FREE sanitary pads to girls around the world who cannot afford them.

Her persistent and long-term support for women has led her to establish these two powerful projects: GAWW (Global Africa Women's Week) and WAW (Women Appreciating Women). She is also the founder of Diaspora Commonwealth Community Leaders (DCCL), a programme that brings community leaders from over 30 commonwealth countries to build stronger communities and offer lasting solutions to problems faced by those in the Diaspora.

Dr Pauline Long is an ambassador and patron for over 20 charities and organizations including ambassador of The Nelson Mandela Book of Tribute.
She is the global chair person of the multicultural global organisation LOANI (Ladies of All Nations International) A women's organisation represented in over 70 countries.

Dr Pauline Long sits in the executive board of Women Economic Forum and she is also the Chairperson of Forum for Asian, African and Caribbean Women in Politics (FAWP).

Some of the events organize by this multi-award winning humanitarian and philanthropist Dr Pauline Long include;
(1) Women Appreciating Women: Women Appreciating Women is a global groundbreaking movement by women for women to appreciate and support each other in business, projects and general well-being. The powerful movement and awards has been founded by the visionary AUGP Nobel Peace Prize recipient Dr. Pauline Long.
The key ethoses are:
1. To spread human love.
2. To lift each other up and hold doors.
3. To do business together harmoniously.
4. To support women in need and collaborate in humanitarian projects.
5. To support projects for women by women.
6. To be there for each other both on personal and professional levels.
7. To promote sisterhood globally.
8. To raise and praise each other in all aspects of life.

(2) Global Africa Women's Week: Global Africa Women's Week is a universal movement for every African woman in every part of the globe. It is a framework for every African woman to connect through victory, injustices, struggles and business. It is an initiative established by Pauline Long Entrepreneurship Foundation. The initiative is supported by Republic of Sierra Leone 1st Lady H.E Fatima Jabbe Maada-Bio and former president of Malawi H.E Dr Joyce Banda.

(3) Dr Pauline Long Awards: Award ceremony founded by Dr Pauline Long to celebrate the diamonds making this world a better place and serving humanity without boundaries.

(4) 4Me 4her: 4Me 4Her is a free sanitary pads distribution programme by Pauline Long Entrepreneurship Foundation for girls who can't afford sanitary pads.

(5) UK-African Community Leaders on the Catwalk:

(6) Youth Can Too: Youth Can Too is a global initiative by Pauline Long Entrepreneurship Foundation (PLEF) started by Dr Pauline Long to encourage the youth to show their greatness by exploring different aspects of their talent through inventions because she believes the YOUTH CAN TOO. It is a platform to share the positive contribution that the youth bring into the world.

(7) Dr Pauline Long Supercup Football Tournament: Football tournament in Malawi and Kenya encouraging the youth deep in the villages to dream big and reach their potential
( London Political Summit -

Having reviewed and analyzed all that Dr. Pauline Long has done to help humanity in various projects around the world. The Nelas Academy based in Nigeria has listed Dr. Long in the Nelas Top 100 Most Influential personalities, and also nominated her her for The 14th Nelas Academy Awards scheduled to hold at the Nicon Luxury Abuja on 27 Oct, 2019.

Miss Nigeria Entertainment World (MNE WORLD) was designed to advance and support the cause of today's women who pursue social awareness and non-confrontational approach through Entertainment. It is also known as MNE WORLD.

The emergence of different contest is an indication that individuals and corporate Nigerians are beginning to recognize the importance of investing in Entertainment through contests. The Miss Nigeria Entertainment World Contests are designed to develop, celebrate, and assist with the creative goals of young Nigerian women with a platform that will impact their lives and community while gaining statewide and international exposure.

The winner of Miss Nigeria Entertainment World becomes a goodwill ambassador and spokesperson for the Who's Who in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry publication. The winner also works on TV, movie and musical projects that educates the public on vital issues such as 'Rape, Prostitution, Child Labor, Human trafficking, Forced marriage, Genital mutilation, Single parentage, Abortion, Teenage Pregnancy among others.

Courtesy of: Queen of Nollywood Awards - www.queenofnollywoodawards.com

Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards: www.queenofnollywoodawards.com


All films may be submitted into only one category:
All films, music videos or television series are eligible for entry to the awards if they were produced, distributed or exhibited during the period of 7 April, 2014 to 7 April, 2017.
• You must include film details such as synopsis, director cast & crew, production companies, synopsis and technical data like screening format, sound, running time, and film promo posters if available, etc.
• Please provide high resolution photos for actor/actress.
• The screening format and running time are also very important.
• You will receive a confirmation from us once we've received your entry form.

SUBMISSION OF FILMS To the Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards 2017
1. Please provide an online link to your film, and be sure to include the password in an email sent directly to: entry2017@queenofnollywoodawards.com

Once your submission is accepted, a reference number will be sent to you.
All further communication will require the reference number.
2. You will be required to send two clearly labelled DVD copies or hard drive of your film for screening purposes. All formats and regions are accepted. Please make sure to test out your hard drive or DVD screeners in a commercial DVD player.
3. All submissions must be sent prepaid. The committee will not accept/collect or C.O.D. shipments. Your hard drive or DVD Entries will not be returned.
The Executive Committee will not assume responsibility for, nor will it accept shipments incurring expenses for terminal charges, duties, taxes or customs brokerage.

What kind of media is accepted:
This Awards programme is an excellent venue for Pan African film, new and experimental media, television programs, movie trailers, music videos, and tube length works made by Pan African filmmakers, actors and distributors.

Note: Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards are Pan African nomination and submission awards project. Our competition allows Pan African filmmakers from around the world to enter their films in this important competition . Judges score nomination and submission on a performance scale and winning entries are recognized and awarded.

SELECTED FILMS for the Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards
Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards features two juried competition programs
1. Nollywood competition: All Pan African films produced in Africa
2. Nollywood Diaspora: All Pan African films produced outside of Africa


PROGRAMMING CONSIDERATION for the Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards
All films may be submitted into only one category:
Films, or television series are eligible for entry to the awards if they were produced, distributed or exhibited during the period of 7 April, 2014 to 7 April, 2017.

For the purposes of eligibility and awards consideration, All films submitted may not differ from the distributed or exhibited master. No modifications should be made. If the film is changed in any way the entry for award may be disqualified.

The award organization uses the following definitions:
Film Length
• Feature – any narrative film over 30 minutes in length.
• Short – any narrative short film under 30 minutes.
• Documentary – documentary of any length.
• Music Video – music video of any length.
• Indigenous Language - Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Swahili, Edo, etc
• Experimental – any length film that does not fit the pattern of typical filmmaking.
• Note: Commercials and film trailers are not eligible for consideration in any category.

PROGRAMMING DECISIONS
The nominated filmmakers will be notified of programming decisions via email by the end of May 2017. Final programming, categorization and slotting of films will be determined by the screening committee. Their decision is final. Successful applicants will receive this information in their official invitation.

Selection Process for the Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards .
The Queen of Nollywood Executive Committee have engaged key advocates and stakeholders to assist in our mission to recognize and reward the most outstanding individuals in Pan African films, television and African cinemas.
We have picked distinguished, accomplished and influential individuals, with expertise in the media, film, television, African-cinemas and motion picture entertainment.

The Award selection committee also represent persons of integrity who has demonstrated a strong desire to help mobilize public interest in and support for the development of Pan African films, television contents and African cinemas., and those that demonstrates the commitment and proven potential to reach out to significant audiences, including decision makers.

Nomination Committee
Final decisions about award’s eligibility rest with this Committee.
The Nomination Committee advises and makes recommendations on categories and voting processes, rules and procedures.
This Committee has the final say on eligibility and is comprised of the chairperson and members of the screening sub-committees.

Screening Committee
The Award screening committee (ASC) functions like a jury. It shares its recommendations and comments with the Nomination Committee.

The Award screening committee have the final say on selection of the categories and is comprised of the chairperson, writers, celebrities, media personalities, and film critics..

VOTING:
• Fans and viewers will cast their vote via available platforms to determine select category winners.
• Voting rules and procedures will be made available on the official website at http://www.queenofnollywoodawards.com

DOWNLOAD 2017 ENTRY FORM HERE: http://www.queenofnollywoodawards.com/Entry2017.doc

Queen of Nollywood awards was established to strengthen the influence of African women in motion pictures and to increase representation of African women in film, television and digital media by ensuring that the rich and diverse experiences of their everyday lives are reflected on screen.
The awards are presented to encourage creativity, expanding and enhancing portrayals of the African women in all forms of global media advocacy and legacy projects.

To be eligible for this prestigious awards, nominees must have a minimum of two years of practicing on screen as an actor or behind the camera as a filmmaker or in Pan African film projects or in films produced in Africa or anywhere in the world.

Names of the nominees.
The names and details of the nominees, are published on the Queen of Nollywood awards website and shared with the media in a press conference followed by a gala party.

Eligibility requirements.
The following are not eligible to be considered for Queen of Nollywood Awards:
• Self-nominations; self-nomination is not permitted
• Award selection committee members, and nomination committee members cannot be nominated for an award, nor may they serve as a reference or nominator of a candidate.

Announcement of Award Recipients
The names of each award nominees are made public once all of the nominees have been contacted. The names, together with details of the ceremony at which the awards will be bestowed on the recipients, are published on the Queen of Nollywood awards website (www.queenofnollywoodawards.com) and shared with the media in a press conference followed by a gala party.

Coronation and Queenship
The Best actress in a motion picture award is the highest plaque to be presented to a winner by virtue of the overall selections, nominations, public comments, fans votings, screening & selection committee’s recommendations.

The Executive Committee always attempt to inspire leadership and innovation within society, business and government. In other words, the Executive Committee recognizes exemplary efforts in the promotion and development of Pan African films. This Queenship Award is specifically structured to recognize dedicated and committed efforts to making a positive difference in the Pan African film industries around the world.

Each year, the two (2) winners in this category (Queen of Nollywood, and Queen of Nollywood Diaspora) will be inducted into the prestigious “Queenship positions” and will be formally crowned as Royal Queen of Nollywood in a high profile gala event.

Queenship positions are decorated strictly on the desecration of the Executive Committee, but on the recommendation of judges, nomination, and selection committees respectively.

NOMINATIONS
A nomination for the Queen of Nollywood Award may be submitted by any person who meets the nomination criteria. A letter of invitation to submit is not required. The names of those who submitted recommendations in favor of nominees and other information about the nominations cannot be revealed.
Nominations consist of a letter that explains why the individual is worthy of a Queen of Nollywood Award title.

The decision to advance the recommendation to the second phase of the nomination process is based on this letter alone, it should be descriptive, convincing, and specifically focused on the purpose of attaining the Queen of Nollywood Award title/trophy/certificate/recognition.
Queenship positions are decorated strictly on the desecration of the Executive Committee, but on the recommendation of judges, nomination, and selection committees respectively.

NOMINATION PROCESS
The process for nominating someone for awards will be greatly simplified if the nominator follows the general procedures listed below and supplemental procedures listed for each award.

To nominate a candidate for the Queen of Nollywood Awards, please follow these guidelines:
• Nominators can significantly influence the selection process by accurately submitting a well detailed email to nomination2017@queenofnollywoodawards.com, providing all required documentation, supplying relevant information in concise English, and following all instructions carefully.
Nominators can nominate more than 1 person but in different categories.

WHO COULD BE NOMINATED?
Female directors, producers, actors, voiceover artists, red carpet hosts, etc with a minimum of two years of practicing on screen as an actor or behind the camera as a filmmaker or in Pan African film projects or in films produced in Africa or anywhere in the world.
1. Nollywood trophy is for those practicing in Nigeria/Africa
2. Nollywood Diaspora trophy is for those practicing outside of Africa
Nominator must specify the industry’s category of the nominee to either (Nollywood or Nollywood Diaspora)

WHO CAN NOMINATE?
Nominations must be submitted via: nomination2017@queenofnollywoodawards.com by a colleague, partner, friend or fans before the deadline and must include:
• A recommendation letter must set out the reasons for the nomination.
• Background information on the nominee’s outstanding service and achievements as they relate to the award.
• Letters of support from colleagues who have been involved with the film of the nominee or who have heard of the film project through interaction with filmmakers or members of a recognized Guild.
• A brief C.V. of the nominee.

Recommendation Letters:
• Recommendation letters written and sent by a reputable person will greatly simplify a nomination.
The nominator must include their full name, address, phone number, email address, citizenship, profession, etc
• Final decisions about award’s eligibility rest with the Screening Committee.
• The minimum number of recommendation letters is 5, while maximum number allowed is 15.