LORD’S London Dry Gin, organiser of the Lord’s Achievers Award, has announced the return of ceremony for the fifth time, as it kicked off the much-awaited ceremony with its pre-award Mix and Mingle, held recently in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The pre-award event was graced by the LAA 2023 nominees, management of Lord’s Dry Gin, influencers and friends of the brand. Amidst colours, vibes, and fanfare, the LAA 2023 audience was reintroduced to the Lord’s Gin brand and reassured of the brand’s commitments to celebrating innovators and recognising excellence. 

Speaking on the significance of this year’s edition, Stanley Obi, Director Grand Oak Limited, PRIME Business Unit, said, “For this year’s theme – Celebrating Innovative Excellence – we chose to take an in-depth look at the issues in society and pinpoint individuals, who, through their creativity and problem-solving skills, have developed initiatives that benefit their communities. The world needs innovation and excellence now more than ever – this is the reason for the theme choice this year.”

Meanwhile, the main event holds today, at the Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, Lagos. This year’s edition of the Lord’s Achievers Award is themed Celebrating 

Innovative Excellence, a call to young people to be pioneers of innovative ideas and inventions that can improve the socio-economic state of the country.

Speaking on the initiative behind the award recognition, Brand Manager, Lord’s London Dry Gin, Amar Agada, said, “We believe that recognition is a powerful tool for reinforcing positive behaviour – it sets off a ripple effect that can impact an entire value chain. Achievers Awards was established in 2019 to celebrate young Nigerians, between the ages of 25 and 40, who have made an impact in their chosen fields, inspired many with bold and audacious innovation, and placed Nigeria on the map.”

The event will welcome more than 500 guests, including, industry VIPs, honorees, past awardees and a select number of professionals paving the way in their respective fields.