The ambiance was Exquisite, breathtaking, glamorous, and elegant! These are the few words out of many to describe the just concluded Association of Event Vendors of Nigeria (ASSEV) 10 + 1 years Anniversary and Awards 2024, tagged: A Night of Elegance.
Despite the heavy downpour that came down the city of Lagos on the 3rd of July 2024, members of the Association, guests, and Event Industry leaders in the country defied the heavy downpour to attend the much-awaited Night of Elegance. Welcoming the guest, the Planning committee chairman, Mrs Patricia Osazuwa of Perfect Events welcomed all guests to the event. The Opening Remark was done by the delectable President of ASSEV Nigeria, Mrs Stella Arome of Laurel Events as she expressed delight in welcoming the guest and member of the Association while thanking members for their turnout, dedication, and steadfastness as they went through thick and thin for the past 11 years and are still standing strong together.
Goodwill messages came from Industry Icons such as Mrs. Kemi Adeleke, CEO of KFA Rentals & Events, ASSEV Matron in person of Mrs. Bolatito Okolie, CEO OF Bonix Drinks & Entertainment, the Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Barr. Moyosore Ogunlewe (represented) & Adetunji Adekunle, President of Professional Events Planners, and Vendors Association in Nigeria, PEPVAN, They all congratulated ASSEV Nigeria for the 11th anniversary while admonishing members to be the best, support each and have fun as it is the Event Industry Night. Other Industry expert in attendance is Mrs Kehinde Onabanjo-Iyiola, CEO Whitestone event place and Finesse Events. This was followed by some interlude to music to serenade the guests while the networking and dance session was ongoing before the awards started coming in
Below are the list of Award Winners for the 2024 ASSEV Anniversary Awards Night tagged: A Night of Elegance.
Industry Icon Awards:
Mrs. Kemi Adeleke, CEO KFA Rentals
Mrs. Bolatito Okolie, CEO, of Bonix Drinks and Entertainment (ASSEV Matron)
Mr. Wole Awe, CEO Crown Pavilion (ASSEV Patron)
Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Barr. Moyosore Ogunlewe, represented by his Special Assistant on Special Duties
Prince Adetunde Gbagadabiamila of Royal Events NG, ASSEV Vissionary leader
Long Service Award.
- All Occasions Affairs.
- Event by 6k.
- Deev Impression Events
- Dot Events Services.
- Flo247 cakes and Events
- Folashecrown Events
- Fresh Events
- Making the Impact Events
- Maybeth Events
- MerryHeart Catering.
- Jedidiah Grand Services.
- Jet Event.
- Laurel Events Ltd.
- Marys Golden Events.
- Ponnula Cakes and Bakes.
- Volt Drinks.
Recognition Award of Excellence
1). Oshos Celebration
2). All Occasion Affairs
3). Merryheart Catering
4). Invulnerable security
5). Xtramind Audiovisual
6). Ottush delight Ltd
7). Kedesh Drinks N More
8). Whitehills Events
Most supportive members
1). Golden moment event
2). Dee & Tee Creations
Voting Category Awards
The MC of the Year – VOA Comedian
Event Cake Designer of the Year –Ponnula Cakes and Bakes
Event Coach/Mentor of the Year- Coach Bisi Sotunde (Busy Bee Event)
Event Fruit Company of the Year –Glamorous Fruits
Best Mixologist/Cocktail Company of the Year –Volt Drinks
Light/Special Effects/Stage Company of the Year – Making the Impact Event
Kiddies Party Decorator of the Year — Chocolatey Events
Event Ushering Agency of the Year — Laurel Events Ushers
Event Tent Rental and Supply Company of the year — Eventplus Global Ventures Ltd
Alaga/ Traditional Compère of the Year — Alaga Ajoke Amodedun
Kiddies Party Planner of the Year — Event by 6k
Most Innovative Decorator of the Year — Perfect Events
Event Security Outfit of the year — First Event Security
Best Photo/ Video/ LED Screen Company of the year — Nuel Smith Events Production
Catering Company of the Year — Merryheart Catering
Most Supportive Ex-officio of the Year — Event by 6k
Musical / Live Band of the Year — Dynamic Band
Event Planner of the year — Laurel Events Ltd
Most Innovative Event Company of the Year — Declutter with Maybeth
Event Drinks Service Company of the Year — Drinks & Taste
Event Decor Rental Company of the Year — Maybeth Events
Just as they say, a party is not complete without an after-party, hence, the entrance of the kitten-themed after-party starters sent the entire attendees into a frenzy of after-party dance. Food & Drinks flowed ceaselessly throughout the event, which was well-attended by Industry leaders such as the President of the Association of Professional Party Organizers and Event Managers in Nigeria (APPOEMN), Mrs. Olufunbi Akinyosoye, Founding Member of ASSEV Prince Adetunde Gbajabiamila & CEO of Royal Event Nigeria, President of Alimosho Event Vendors Association, Eunice Iwu-Basil & CEO of DORE Events Concept, Ebunnoluwa Okufuwa, President of Ikorodu Event Hub & CEO of Zaphrina Events.
Kudos must be given to the ASSEV Nigeria Executives and Planning Committee Members who worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the event.
Members of the Executives at the Event were:
President, Laurel Events
Vice President, MerryHeart Catering
General Secretary, Invulnerable security
PRO Making the Impact Events
Education director. EventSpice world
Event Director, Nuel Smith Events Production
Finance Director. Bebes Event designs
Assistant Welfare Director. Makymyles Events
Members of the Planning Committee at the Event were:
Chairman, Perfect Events
Vice Chairman, Deev Impression Events
Event Director. Nuel Smith Events
President, Laurel Events
Vice President, MerryHeart Catering
Team lead Decor. ECache Events.
Team lead Media. PRO Making the Impact Events
Team lead Vendors Coordinator. Glamorous Fruits
Team lead Programs Coordinator. Drinks n Taste
All Ocassions Affair
FDJ concept
Committee Finance Phigorfits Events
All cares Events
Duke Heros Events
Sub-committee members:
Mayonex Events
Ageless by Luchys
Beckohi Bridals
Blizze signature
Alaga Ajoke Amodedun
Genwenna Events
Roash Events
Education director. EventSpice world
Maybeth Events
Dashindora Events
The 11th Anniversary Awards Nigeria must have come and gone, but the memories of the event still linger in the minds of members of ASSEV Nigeria. No doubt, it was indeed a night of Elegance!
Post Event Story by: Cletus Asikpo, Creative Director, Postmyevents Media Services
Credits: ASSEV Nigeria for the pictures.