by Yemi Olowu

The Nigeria Model Achievers’ Awards, themed ‘’Dream Nigeria’’ is billed to hold on November 27, 2011 at the Scintilla Event Centre, km 20 Lekki Expressway, has released the Final nominees’ list.

The award categories, criteria’s and nominees for this year includes;

1. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING OUTDOORS ADVERT OF THE YEAR AWARD (brand)

The outdoor advert with unusual creativity in projecting the brand with use of models image to attract customer loyalty.

AIRTEL

MTN

SAMSUNG

SPRITE
2. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING TV COMMERCIAL OF THE YEAR AWARD (brand)

A television advert, that is innovative and creative in projecting the brand with models.

-BLUEBAND

–CLOSE UP

–COWBELL

–INDOMIE

3. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING ADVERTISING AGENCY OF THE YEAR AWARD

An advertising agency that makes good use of good models in projecting brands, innovative marketing communication services with a good number of adverts on multimedia formats and is concerned about the welfare of the models.

-141 WORLDWIDE

–DDB LAGOS

–INSIGHTS COMMUNICATIONS

–LTC/JWT ADVERTISING

4. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION HOUSE OF THE YEAR AWARD

A TV production company that makes best use of models in projecting brands with outstanding TV commercials in terms of creativity.

-ARK RESOURCES

–AUDIO VISUAL FORCE

-DJ TEE FILMS

–PXC STUDIOS – BY MEX

5. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING PRINTING HOUSE OF THE YEAR AWARD

An outstanding printing company with exceptional quality prints especially in outdoor adverts

-AFRICAN EXHIBITION

–DIGIPRINTS

–POMAT PETERS

–ROYAL MEGA

6. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR AWARD

An outstanding photographer, with a good portfolio of creative works and who has been consistent over the year and always ready to work with models.

-BARET STUDIOS

–SHOLA CREATIVE STUDIOS

–T-JIBO STUDIOS

–YETUNDE CAMARA STUDIOS

7. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AWARD

A creative fashion designer who has been able to do incredibly well in the fashion industry, with effective use of models.

-DEOLA SAGOE

–MON AMI

–OKUNORE TWINS

–ZIZI CARDOW

8. NMAA HONOUR AWARD OF THE YEAR

This award goes to Icons that have been able to make a very impressive mark in his/ her area of specialisation, most especially modelling/Entertainment Industry.

-FRANK MBA

–PRIMETIME AFRICA – KEKE & D1

–RMD

–VICTOR OLAOTAN

9. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING HAIRCARE OUTFIT OF THE YEAR

An excellent hair care outfit that has been able to put a mark in the hair and beauty industry. Must have a good advertising jobs portfolio.

-DOWNTOWN

–HEADMASTERS

–NEXT STUDIO

–(SALON DA EVE

10. NMAA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

A national Icon

-CHIKA OKPALA aka CHIEF ZEBRUDAYA OKOROIGWE NWOGBO

11. NMAA MOST PROMISING KIDS MODEL OF THE YEAR AWARD MALE/FEMALE

A male or female kid model, who is good in fashion shows and photography modelling, and has been able to build a strong portfolio over a short period of time. Age two to twelve years.

-CHRISTOPHER OCHIYAGBOR

–CLINTON DANIELS

–NONSO ARINZE

12. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING MAKE-UP ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

An excellent makeup outfit that has been able to put a mark in the beauty industry. Must have a good advertising jobs portfolio.

-BAYO HAASTRUP

–BIMPE MAKE-UP

–HOUSE OF TARA

–SLEEK

13. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING MODEL – ACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

An actor who combines both acting and modelling, and has an outstanding portfolio.

-AJIBADE GBENRO EMMANUEL

–DAMILOLA ADEGBITE

–MIKE EZURONYE

–MONALISA CHINDA

14. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING MODEL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR AWARD

An artiste (musician or comedian) who has represented brands, as a model for the past 12 months, in areas involving; billboards, calendars, television commercials and other jobs involving photography.

-BANKY W

–P SQUARE

–SASHA

–TUFACE

15. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING MODELING AGENCY OF THE YEAR AWARD

A modelling agency with; an office, working website and training facilities for the models. Must have kept his models busy with good jobs for the past decade till now and has credible records.

-BETH MODELS

-STRIKER MODELS

-XA MODELS

-SENSANTIONAL BLISS

-APPLE HOUSE

16. NMAA MOST PROMISING MODELING AGENCY OF THE YEAR AWARD

A modelling agency with; an office, working website and training facilities for the models. Must have kept most of his models busy with good jobs, credible records and has future potentials with the ability to improve mode ling profession.

-EL MODELS

–PILLARS & PRIDE

–THANKS MODELS

-BESTYLUS MODELS

-ROSE & PEARLS MODELS

17. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING ADVANCE MODEL OF THE YEAR FEMALE AWARD

An outstanding mature male model above the age of 40 years, with an excellent portfolio of good jobs done over the past 12 months.

-MRS. ANGELINA IBEH

-MRS BOSE THOMAS

-MRS OKEKE

-MRS MAGRET IRELE

18. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING ADVANCE MODEL OF THE YEAR MALE AWARD

An outstanding mature male model above the age of 40 years, with an excellent portfolio of good jobs done over the past 12 months.

-CHIEF OKEKE

-MR. JOSEPH MBALALU

–MR. VIGINUS PHILIPS

–PASTOR FIDELIS

-TUNDE COKER

19. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING MODEL PRESENTER OF THE YEAR AWARD

A successful model that has an iconic fashion statement in modelling, excelling as a presenter.

-ADAMS ABRAHAM – SOUNDCITY

–MOZEZ PRAIZ – SUPER SPORT

–TITI ADELAGUN -INSPIRATION FM

–UTI NWACHUKWU- JARA ON MNET

20. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING AFRICAN MODEL OF THE YEAR AWARD FEMALE

A female model of African descent, who is representing the continent in Diaspora and within and can stand as a model ambassador from Africa to the rest of the world.

-ALEC WEK-KENYA

-ATAUI DENG – SUDAN

-BETTY ADEWOLE – NIGERIA

–FLAVIANA MATATA-TANZANIA

21. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING AFRICAN MODEL OF THE YEAR AWARD MALE

A male model of African descent, who is representing the continent in Diaspora and within and can stand as a model ambassador from Africa to the rest of the world.

-IBUKUN JEGEDE

–KENNETH OKOLIE

–LANRE AKINYEMI

–UTI NWACHUKWU

22. NMAA MOST PROMISING MODEL OF THE YEAR AWARD MALE

A new male model, who is good in fashion shows and photography modelling, and has been able to build a strong portfolio over 12 months.

–EBISAN LAWANI

–HENRY OJINI

-KALID AGBIAKE

–MARK ABANAFOR

-AHMED ROLEX

-DAVID AVWU

23. NMAA MOST PROMISING MODEL OF THE YEAR AWARD FEMALE

A new female model, who is good in fashion shows and photography modelling, and has been able to build a strong portfolio over 12 months.

–CHIOMA PAMELA AGUKWE

-PRECIOUS ANIH

–SESSY ANJORIN

–TONIA ODUAH

-VOKE IDEMUDIA

24. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING RUNWAY MODEL OF THE YEAR AWARD FEMALE

A female runway model that is consistent on the runway and has an outstanding portfolio and must have the potential to move to supermodel status.

–CHIDI EMELANDU

-LOVE AGANGA

–MAKIDA MOKA

–UJU NWOBODOH

25. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING RUNWAY MODEL OF THE YEAR AWARD MALE

A male runway model that is consistent on the runway and has an outstanding portfolio and must have the potential to move to supermodel status.

-ADEDAMOLA IYIOLA

–EJIRO JALOGHO

–FRANCIS NWODU

–FREDERICK KERELODI

26. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHY MODEL OF THE YEAR AWARD FEMALE

A female model that is photogenic, and has a portfolio of outstanding photography jobs.

-ALERO ULI

–HANNAH AKINOLA

–NKIRUKA EJIMOFOR

–OLATUNDE ABIOLA

27. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHY MODEL OF THE YEAR AWARD MALE

A male model that is photogenic, and has a portfolio of outstanding photography jobs.

-BANJI AKINYEMI

-CYRIL OGELEKA

-ONOMAKINDE AKIN

–USMAN SULAIMAN

-TIAWO OKEOWO

-ROBERT OKOLI

28. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING MODEL OF THE YEAR AWARD FEMALE

A female model that is good in both fashion runway and commercial photography. Must possess a portfolio of jobs, running for the past 12 months, both on runway and photography modelling.

-BISI RHAMAN

–BUNMI ADEMOKOYA

–CHIKA EMMANUEL

–YVONNE CAMARA

29. NMAA MOST OUTSTANDING MODEL OF THE YEAR AWARD MALE

A male model that is good in both fashion runway and commercial photography. Must possess a portfolio of jobs, running for the past 12 months, both on runway and photography modelling.

-KELVIN GODSON

–OTU-EKONG UKPANAH

–SUNNY AJAERO

–ADETOYE ADESANYA

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