The prestigious award ceremony is expected to attract a large number of stakeholders in the creative arts, media industry across Africa.
It is being organized by Sommies ltd, Gcfn to reward deserving artist, journalist, bloggers, creative directors, djs, for their hard-work, dedication and contribution towards the growth of the industry.
With about few months to the event, the organizers says the event will bring together the best, distinguished personalities to one stage, having been scheduled to hold on July 28, 2018 at Rockview Hotels Owerri, Imo State.
It would witness live musical performances, peagent
The categories of this years event has been unveiled.
Arise Afria Awards 2018 has the following categories:
Awards for Radio, Television and print
NEWS REPORTING
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING
PHOTO JOURNALISM
SPORTS
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT & TOURISM
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC REPORTING
SME
FINANCIAL
PARLIAMENTARY REPORTING
Category 2
BEST LAYOUT AND DESIGNED NEWSPAPER
Best Radio
Best TV/Radio Program
Promising Young Journalist
Journalist of the year
Blogger of the year
Media Personality of the year
Friend of the media and Democracy Award
Other categories includes:
African Impact Award
DISTINGUISHED PERSONALITIES AWARDS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Creative Director of the year
BEST TRANSPORT COMPANY of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Youth Mentor of the Year Award
Best Primary School of the year
Best Secondary School of the Year
Tertiary Institution of the Year
Educationist of the Year
Best Bank of the Year
Exceptional Manager of the Year
Telecom Company of the Year Imo
Imo Hotel of the Year
Restaurant of the Year
FASTFOOD Company of the Year
Recreational Centre of the Year
Humanitarian Service of the year Award
Entrepreneur of the Year
Proactive Lawmaker of the Year (Imo State, Federal)
Most Accessible Senator of The Year
BEST CATERING SCHOOL
Comedian/Entertainer/MC of the of the Year
Gospel Music Personality of the year
Icons of Integrity of the year
BEST Brand of the Year
BEST MAKE UP ARTIST
Photographer of the Year
Sports Personality Award
Imo Hip Hop artist of the year
Beauty Shop of the Year
