The Akwa Ibom Icons Awards (AKIA) http://www.akwaibomicons.com recognizes the best, bravest and brightest outstanding and exceptional spirit of enterprise anchored on overall determination, courage and tenacity in undertaking a bold and challenging pursuit that will add value to the developmental renaissance of the state. The pursuit should lead to the upliftment of the state's profile among her citizenry at home and in the Diaspora (worldwide)