Nigerian entrepreneur receives Oxford award for humanitarian work
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Ambassador Akawor Dolor of Nigeria received the Distinguished Award for Social Impact & Humanitarian Leadership at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2026.
Dolor founded Luxebyglamoholic, a luxury retail company with stores in Port Harcourt, Lagos, and Abuja, and built a career in styling and personal shopping. She also believes businesses should improve communities and help people, and she put this into practice by founding the Princess Thyroid Awareness Initiative (PTAI).
Dolor created PTAI after surviving a thyroid disorder, and the initiative works to raise awareness of thyroid conditions, encourage early diagnosis, and support those affected. Beyond thyroid health, she supports women’s health, mentorship programs, and economic opportunities for women and girls. Oxford University presented Dolor with the award at the Nelson Mandela Leadership Awards & Diplomat Summit, recognising her combination of business success and dedication to social causes.
The award acknowledges Dolor’s work building businesses, mentoring others, and transforming her personal health experience into a source of support for others.
