ABOUT

IARA acknowledges the remarkable achievements of role models who have excelled within their respective industries and have put foundations in place for continued success and expansion. 

We strongly believe that by celebrating, rewarding, raising awareness and empowering people committed to bringing about change; together we can start a new chapter with equal opportunities for everyone.

Our platform create avenues for collaborations amongst artists, maximum international exposure and business opportunities for various individuals by supporting innovations to commend the needs of the society and to the enhancement of quality of lives. Our mission is to inspire the future generation to develop and unleash their potentials in their chosen fields. 

International Achievement Recognition Awards event brings together luminary figures from BBC Films, Top Producers, Iconic Fashion Designers, Politicians, Community Leaders, Business Leaders, Actors & Actresses, Media Personalities and Artists from around the globe. 

At IARA, there is no segregation, we acknowledge the significant efforts of extraordinary talents irrespective of their race, belief, disability, gender, age sexual orientation or religion.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Helen Beyioku Imuaphe is an internationally renowned entrepreneur, humanitarian, innovator, motivational speaker, Ispy2inspire Honorary Global patron and founder & CEO of IARA. 
 
The  IARA platform has helped launch, recognised  and propel many of today’s biggest names in Films, TV, Theatre, Arts & Entertainment industry for creative talents such as Thalapathy Vijay, Joshua Kane, Amel Bouchoucha, Kevin Lesly, Salma Rachid, Talia Storm, Lucy ST Louis, Anthony Boyle, Shaun Escoffery, Terry Pheto, Reggie ‘n’ Bollie, Kiran Sonia Sawar and more.
 
Helen is a visionary and influential leader who created one the most inclusive and prestigious award through her role as the Founder/CEO of the IARA Awards (International Achievement Recognition Awards) in 2014. in order to recognise the hard work of those in Theatre, Music, Film/TV and the Fashion industry. Which has also influenced the international territories. She also creates opportunities for creative minds who are passionate and willing to gain experience in stage management and event management through IARA masterclass and apprenticeship programme. 
 
From a very young age, Helen had a passion for humanitarian and community impact which propelled her in founding Helen Imuaphe Foundation which was launched to educate, help orphans and the under-privileged to live a better life. Committed to her goals of justice and fair treatment for all, Helen is particularly proud of her of her work and achievements with her foundation.
 
Throughout her career as a law graduate and her leadership role with her brands IARA & JoeBol Exquisite . Helen’s drive, vision, tenacity and passion has been the key to her success and she is very dedicated to helping others do the same by engaging, transforming motivating people, through her work, to switch ordinary to extraordinary and the impossible to possible.
 
Helen loves nothing more than inspiring others to achieve great success through hard work, prayers, focus and determination.

OUR AMBASSADORS

Franny Óprah

John Byrne

Adam Morley

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