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and the 5th anniversary grand award goes to...



this grand award is given in recognition of the most compelling submission to make a case for charity in the simplyoroquesview blog 5th anniversary give away...and is worth NGN250,000 (Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand naira only) given to the winning charity and nominating participant in pre-determined ratio.


Congratulations. Winner will be contacted to claim winnings. Should you win any other category, you will be asked to forfeit one of the prizes, which is then awarded to the first runner up.

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Toinlicious said…
Congratulations to the winners :) This is a very good one Oroque. God bless you more xo
9:38 AM, June 11, 2013
Chinene said…
The entire giveaway concept was absolutely brillant and I am humbled to have had my entry considered the most compelling. Besides the donation itself, I am happy for the attention all the entries must have gotten particularly for the finalists. I was touched to learn of so many other organisations and individuals that could do with something extra.
Thank you Oroque (and of course the panel of judges) for everything... Y'all rock! Oh yeah my prize? Can't stop smiling *moonwalking away*
7:18 PM, June 11, 2013
RQ said…
i cannot thank you enough @toinlicious.

@chinene: all 3 judges independently scored you the same. it is a well deserved win, not a fluke. congrats again. you will hear from us soonest.
2:58 PM, June 12, 2013
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