The 7th edition of the Lord’s Achievers Awards (LAA) lit up The Monarch Events Centre, Lekki, Lagos, as young leaders, innovators, and changemakers were celebrated under this year’s theme: Icons of Impact.
The Awards, powered by Lord’s London Dry Gin, recognized 12 outstanding achievers whose work demonstrates excellence, creativity, and impact across Nigeria and beyond.
Among the honourees were Tobi Ayeni, popularly known as Miss Techy, and Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson, founder of Healthtracka.
Miss Techy was honoured in the Content Creation category for her engaging and insightful technology storytelling, which has demystified the tech space for countless Nigerians and amplified digital literacy in creative and accessible ways.
Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson received the award for Health & Wellness, in recognition of her work building Healthtracka, a revolutionary healthtech platform expanding access to medical testing and diagnostics, and leading a new wave of innovation in digital healthcare across the continent.
This year’s awardees were:
- Finance – Jennifer Awirigwe
- Media & Journalism – Debbie Larry-Izamoje
- Literature – Victory Ashaka
- Film & Entertainment – Kaline Njoku
- Visual Arts – Damilola Onafuwa
- Sports – Asisat Oshoala (represented by Mr. Lanre Vigo, Chairman, Inter Lagos Football Club and her manager)
- Health & Wellness – Ifeoluwa Dare Johnson
- Societal Development – Tunde Onakoya
- Agriculture – Samson Ogbole
- Innovation & Technology – Tosin Eniolorunda
- Fashion & Lifestyle – Temilade Tolulope “T.T Dalk”
- Content Creation – Tobi Ayeni “Miss Techy”
In a landmark moment, the inaugural “Lord of the City” Award was presented to Ife Durosinmi-Etti, a past honouree who made history at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, winning three Silver Lions for her pioneering breastmilk financing campaign.
The credibility of the selection process was reinforced by a distinguished jury including: 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). Also representing the brand on the jury were 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.
Over the past six editions, the Lord’s Achievers Awards has honored over 70 young achievers including Layi Wasabi, Adejoke Lasisi, Stanley Onuorah, Kelechi Okoro, Solomon Ayodele, Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph, and Segun Adegoke. These alumni have continued to break barriers in their fields while inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.
Speaking on the company’s commitment, Oluwagbemileke Lawal, Marketing Manager, Nigeria Distilleries Limited, said, “The Lord’s Achievers Awards is more than an event; it is an investment in Nigeria’s future. For seven years, we have celebrated young achievers whose work inspires others and creates ripple effects across society. This year’s winners embody the courage, creativity, and resilience we need to move forward as a nation.”
Olusegun Akinyemiju, Senior Brand Manager, Lord’s London Dry Gin, added, “At Lord’s, we are proud to stand behind a platform that amplifies voices of change and excellence. Tonight’s honourees remind us that true leadership is not about titles, but about the impact we leave behind. This is the legacy the Lord’s Achievers Awards continues to build.”
The evening was not only about awards but also a showcase of creativity and culture. Guests were treated to unforgettable performances from Seeing Through the Arts (STAR), Band Tronic, Loud Choir, rising Afro-soul star Qing Madi, crowd-favourite Fido, hypeman Do2dtun alongside a live DJ set, and fast-rising sensation Shoday.
The Lord’s Achievers Awards continues to champion young achievers who are not only shaping industries, but also building a legacy of impact for the future.
