Not long ago I was privileged to attend the nomination unveiling party of the OLX SOMA AWARDS.
Known as the SOMA AWARDS, the awards aim to award excellence in the use of social media. The Awards aim at motivating young people to properly use social media as a means of positive influence.
Currently in its third year, the award recognizes individuals and organizations who use the social media to improve other peoples’ lives.
Here is the list of Nominees
Social Corporate Category
Financial Services Award
1A. Chase Bank Kenya 1B. Equity Bank Kenya 1C. KCB Bank Group 1D. Barclays Bank Kenya 1E. Britam
Retail Service/Product Award
2A. Nakumatt 2B. Tuskys 2C. KFC 2D. Zuku Official 2E. DStv
Consumer Product Award
3A. Nivea 3B. Indomie 3C. Durex Kenya 3D. Tusker Lager 3E. Smirnoff
Event Entertainment Award
4A. Koroga Festival 4B. Hakuna Matata Festival 4C. Churchill Show 4D. Groove Awards 4E. StoryMoja Festival
Hospitality Service Award
5A. Sarova Hotels Kenya 5B. Fly Jambojet 5C. EatOut Kenya 5D. Jovago 5E. Carnivore Kenya
Tech-Telcom Award
6A. Airtel Kenya 6B. Orange 6C. Safaricom 6D. Tecno 6E. Samsung Mobile Kenya
Government Category
Social Legislator Award
7A. Ababu Namwamba 7B. Johnson Sakaja 7C. Kipchumba Murkomen 7D. Mike Sonko 7E. Naisula Lesuuda
Social Governor Award
8A. Dr. Evans Kidero 8B. Ali Hassan Joho 8C. Mwangi Wa Iria 8D. William Kabogo Gitau 8E. Dr. Alfred Mutua
Social State Corporation Award
9A. Kenya Wildlife Service 9B. Kenya Power 9C. Kenya Revenue Authority 9D. Kenya Airports Authority 9E. Huduma Kenya
Media Category
Social TV Show Award
10A. Jeff Koinange Live – KTN 10B. AfterBurn – Kiss TV 10C. AM Live – NTV 10D. Sunday Live – Citizen TV 10E. The Trend – NTV
Social Radio Show Award
11A. Alex Na Jalas – Radio Maisha 11B. Milele Drive – Milele FM 11C. The Jam – Capital FM 11D. Mid-Morning with Adelle – Kiss FM 11E. Mbusi na Lion Teke Teke – Radio Jambo
News Channel Award
12A. K24 12B. KTN Kenya 12C. Capital FM Kenya 12D. Citizen TV Kenya 12E. NTV Kenya
Influential Media Personality Award
13A. Julie Gichuru 13B. Jeff Koinange 13C. Churchill 13D. Larry Madowo 13E. Caroline Mutoko
Educational Institution Category
Social Learning Institution Award
14A. Kenyatta University 14B. Dedan Kimathi University of Technology 14C. Zetech University 14D. University of Nairobi 14E. Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Influential Student Leader Award
15A. Babu Owino – SONU 15B. Anthony Sifuma – Zetech University 15C. Victoria Mbugua – USIU 15D. Robinson Kenyatta Kimtai – CUSA 15E. George Thuku – KUSA
Social Network Category
Facebook Personality Award
16A. Emmanuel Serem 16B. Israel Robert Burale 16C. Lucia Musau 16D. Muhammad Nyamwanda 16E. Philip Etemesi
Facebook Group Award
17A. 21 Days of Change – Jane Mukami 17B. Kilimani Mums Marketplace 17C. Soko Kuu 17D. Art Directors and Copywriters Club of Kenya 17E. Kenyan Poet’s Lounge
Twitter Personality Award
18A. BrianMbunde 18B. ChiefKariuki 18C. Moseax 18D. Mwirigi 18E. PaulaKahumbu
Google+ Profile/Page Award
19A. Citizen TV Kenya 19B. Juliani Musik 19C. KTN News Kenya 19D. Techweez 19E. 254PRomo
YouTube Channel Award
20A. Caroline Mutoko 20B. Sauti Sol 20C. Ghafla Kenya 20D. Hapa Kule News 20E. Capital FM Kenya
New Blogger Award
21A. gathiimwangi.com 21B. femmehub.com 21C. girlsansdoubts.com 21D. mukaallan.com 21E. theveon.com
Instagram Personality Award
22A. TruthSlinger – Mutua Matheka 22B. TheAvieWay – Avril Kenya 22C. SautiSol 22D. ThisIsEss – Sharon Mundia 22E. sowairina – Grace Msalame
Best Use of Social Medial Category
Sports Award
23A. Kenya Rugby 24/7 23B. Carol Radull 23C. David Rudisha 23D. Sport Pesa 23E. Gor Mahia FC
Biz Yangu Award
24A. Mimi Online Shop 24B. Bonfire Adventures and Events 24C. futaa.com 24D. Michael Soi 24E. DJ Joe Mfalme
Activism Award
25A. Boniface Mwangi 25B. Fatuma’s Voice 25C. Eddah’s Hope Cancer Foundation 25D. Philip Ogola 25E. Dr. Paula Kahumbu
So get to voting!!! Visit soma.or.ke to cast your vote. Nominations will close on the 8th of October.
The winners of the OLX Social Media Awards will be announced on the 10th October at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.
Congratulations to all the Nominees!!!
