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Call for nomination and Voting for the 6th Plateau Man of the Year Awards.

The Plateau Man of the Year Awards calls for Nominations and Voting into its various categories for the Plateau Man of the Year Awards 2020, 6th Edition.

Amb. Cletus Akhimien, the Convener and Executive Director, COA Media, assures that this 6th Edition will offer a lot as improvements have been made to make the event more colourful.

He said plans are at advanced stage to ensure a smooth and successful event.

Amb. Cletus also reiterated that Residents of Plateau and Nigerians are looking forward to see ONE ON ONE those to be nominated and who will emerge 2020 Plateau Man of the Year.

The Plateau Man of the Year Awards has remained a prestigious recognition award geared towards recognizing and celebrating distinctive individuals and institutions who are contributing immensely to the advancement of Plateau, and making impact across the State and Country at large.

The Award presenting event has also served as a platform to recognize and celebrate talents, icons, captain of industries, technocrats and those making Plateau State proud in various endeavors. This is to awaken patriotism and spur people to do more in terms of service to humanity and societal transformation.

Some of the patriotic Nigerians who have been Recipients of the major award category includes:

1. Amb. Yahaya Kwande, Winner Plateau Man of the Year 1st Edition
2. Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, Winner Plateau Man of the Year 2nd Edition
3. Her Excellency Dame Pauline Tallen, winner 3rd Edition
4. Hon. Chris Kwaja, PhD winner Plateau Man of the Year 4th Edition.
5. Hon Beni B Lar, winner Plateau Man of the Year 5th Edition.

The call for nominations is the first stage in a 3-step points-based selection process that includes:
a call for nomination;
a call to vote for the shortlisted nominees;
and the Judge’s final review of the nominations and voting submissions – using supporting evidence and voting considerations in their final decisions.

The Award this year comprises of 37 distinctive categories for nominations and voting. Winners of each award category, after the Judge’s review and recommendations, shall be formally presented with an Award Trophy Plaque and Certificate at the Award’s Gala Night, scheduled to hold February 21st, 2021, at Crest Hotel & Gardens, Jos Plateau State.

2020 Selection Process Timeline

Monday, 2nd Nov. 2020: Call for Award Nominations open.
November 23rd: Deadline for submitting nominations.
December 2nd: Call for the voting of shortlisted nominees
December 31st: Deadline for voting
January. 1st – 5th: Judges reviews of all nominations and voting submissions
Saturday, January 6th 2020 – Final winners announced.

How do I make a nomination?

Nominations should clearly state full names of nominee and category of nomination and should be accompanied by supporting evidence in the form of documents, online links, videos, etc.

Nominations should have the contact details of either or both the nominating person and nominee so contact may be made for supporting evidence of claims if needed.

Who can make a nomination?

Plateau state residents and friends of Plateau state from across the globe.

Also, self-nomination is also allowed.

Note: That all Nominees must be persons and corporate bodies that have direct bearing and impact on their immediate society.

The 37 categories for nominations are available through this link www.coamedia.com.ng/plateau-man-of-the-year-award-2020-nomination-form or send details to [email protected]

Other Highlights of the event includes:

• Keynote Address.
• Unveiling Special Edition of the Eminence Magazine.
• Musical Entertainment.
• Unparalleled Networking.
  And lots more….

The Call for Nominations is out now. Make your submission today!!

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6th Plateau Man of the Year Awards: Organizer, COA Media Releases 2020 Selection Process and Activities Timeline as Nomination Starts