Lord’s Dry Gin Hosts Honourees Ahead of 6th Edition of Achievers Awards

Mary Nnah

Ahead of the Lord’s Achievers Awards 2024, Lord’s London Dry Gin, a premium spirit brand manufactured by Grand Oak hosted the 2024 honourees of the Lord’s Achievers Awards in Lagos over the weekend.
The event, which served as a precursor to the main awards ceremony scheduled for the 14th of September, is themed “Celebrating Emerging Icons”.
It provided the honourees with opportunity to connect with each other and the team behind Lord’s London Dry Gin, deepen their understanding of the brand’s mission and values, as well as the rigorous selection criteria that identified them as this year’s trailblazers.

Stanley Obi, Director of the Prime Business Unit at Grand Oak Limited, addressed the attendees, emphasising the importance of recognising those who have impacted their communities.
“This evening was more than just accolades,” Obi remarked, adding: “It’s about connecting with like-minded individuals with a passion for excellence and innovation. We were proud to have each of you as part of the Lord’s Achievers Awards, and we look forward to celebrating your achievements on a grander scale.”

The honourees, representing excellence in categories such as Technology, Finance, Literature, Entertainment, Fashion, Health, Agriculture, and Societal Development, expressed their gratitude for the recognition and the opportunity to network with peers.
The Meet & Greet allowed them to gain insights into the values that Lord’s Dry Gin embodies and the vision behind the Lord’s Achievers Awards.
Olusegun Akinyemiju, Brand Business Manager for Lord’s London Dry Gin, emphasised the brand’s commitment to excellence, stating: “At Lord’s London Dry Gin, we believe that excellence should be celebrated, which is why we are committed to recognising those who drive progress and innovation in our society.
“The Meet & Greet event is a unique opportunity for our honourees to connect, share their journeys, and immerse themselves in the values our brand stands for. We are not just celebrating their achievements; we are fostering a community of trailblazers who inspire us all to reach new heights.”

A highlight of the evening was a presentation on the selection criteria, where the rigorous process of identifying and honouring these emerging icons was outlined.

Honorees were enlightened on how their contributions align with the values of innovation, leadership, and community impact that Lord’s Dry Gin promotes.

In addition to honouring Nigeria’s finest, the 2024 awards ceremony will also serve as the platform for the official unveiling of Lord’s Dry Gin’s newly rebranded packaging.

The introduction of an innovative Guala cap, coupled with a sleek design update, marks a new chapter for the brand.

This rebranding reflects Lord’s Dry Gin’s ongoing pursuit of quality and modernity, reinforcing its position as a leading brand in the market.

The 2024 award recipients are as follows; Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph (Technology), The Online Banker (Finance), Ibquake (Literature), Layi Wasabi (Entertainment), Adejoke Lasisi (Fashion), Dr. Kelechi Okoro (Healthertainer) (Health), Segun Adegoke (Agriculture), Femi Aluko (Start-up), and Solomon Ayodele (Social Development).

The event will be hosted by renowned actor and filmmaker Daniel Etim Effiong, alongside celebrated media personality Kaylah Oniwo.