Distinguished Senator Joshua Dariye has Distinguished himself amongst his peers in the Senate from Plateau with his legislative strides, it has earned him an award from COA Media as "Outstanding Senator of The Year" Dariye Known for his people oriented lobbying and bills, celebrated by his constituents as a philanthropist and the man of the people is no doubt a honour well deserved. Other awardees are as follows, the full list of winners. 1. Plateau Personality of the Year 2017” Dame Pauline K. Tallen 2. Lifetime Achievement Award: Sen. Da Dr. Jonah David Jang 3. Leadership Excellence Award: Sen. Gen. Jeremiah T.Useini 4. Educational Development: Prof. Musa Mambula 5. Outstanding Public Servant: His Highness Prof. Joseph E. C. Obilom 6. Posthumous Legendary Award: Late Joseph Dechi Gomwalk 7. Outstanding Senator of the Year: Sen. Joshua Chibi Dariye 8. Outstanding Federal Legislator: Hon. Barr. Beni Lar 9. Outstanding State Legislator: Hon. Daniel Dem 10. Humanitarian Philanthropist Award: Bishop Silas Asher Adah Dachung Musa Bagos 11. Human Right Award: Plateau Youth G.17 12. Entrepreneur Philanthropist Award: Kefas Wungak Ropshik 13. Peace Award: Barr. Asogwa Innocent Emeka Comrade Friday Bako 14. Sport Development Award: Miri Timnan Nyantau Godfrey Hamza 15. Youth Development Award: Victor Kuchili Vanessa Chenbab 16. Business Entrepreneur Development Award: Mr. Kolawole Ojo Dr. Chinan Dikwal Mc-Lean 17. Industrialist Entrepreneur: Mr. Alan Yakubu Lodam Alh. M. K Bala 18. Women Empowerment Award: Chaplin Goshwe Simi Angela Chief Mrs. Ruth Kwarsen 19. Best Radio Station of the year: Unity FM 20. Best Print Media: The Beacon 21. Journalist of the Year: Yakubu Taddy 22. Cloth-line (Best): Colabo Design 23. On Air Personality; Pst. Margret Inusa 24. Blogger of the year: 4wardwego 25. Best Makeover: Patel Dexterity 26. Fashion and Style: Laurel Fashion 27. Hotel & Hospitality: Three Angels Apartments 28. Entertainment Outfit: Nerat Empire 29. Best Comedian: MC Tsok 30. Best Artist: Kespan Maxwell 31. Best Dance Crew: De Eagles 32. Young Achiever’s Award: a. Leadership Amb. Dewan G. Kudangbena b. Creativity: Nentawe Aaron Gokwat c. Entertainment: Alfred Baker d. Academic: Satmak Dapar 33. Film-maker of the year: Emmanuel Agb

Distinguished Senator Joshua Dariye has Distinguished himself amongst his peers in the Senate from Plateau with his legislative strides, it has earned him an award from COA Media as "Outstanding Senator of The Year" Dariye Known for his people oriented lobbying and bills, celebrated by his constituents as a philanthropist and the man of the people is no doubt a honour well deserved. Other awardees are as follows, the full list of winners. 1. Plateau Personality of the Year 2017” Dame Pauline K. Tallen 2. Lifetime Achievement Award: Sen. Da Dr. Jonah David Jang 3. Leadership Excellence Award: Sen. Gen. Jeremiah T.Useini 4. Educational Development: Prof. Musa Mambula 5. Outstanding Public Servant: His Highness Prof. Joseph E. C. Obilom 6. Posthumous Legendary Award: Late Joseph Dechi Gomwalk 7. Outstanding Senator of the Year: Sen. Joshua Chibi Dariye 8. Outstanding Federal Legislator: Hon. Barr. Beni Lar 9. Outstanding State Legislator: Hon. Daniel Dem 10. Humanitarian Philanthropist Award: Bishop Silas Asher Adah Dachung Musa Bagos 11. Human Right Award: Plateau Youth G.17 12. Entrepreneur Philanthropist Award: Kefas Wungak Ropshik 13. Peace Award: Barr. Asogwa Innocent Emeka Comrade Friday Bako 14. Sport Development Award: Miri Timnan Nyantau Godfrey Hamza 15. Youth Development Award: Victor Kuchili Vanessa Chenbab 16. Business Entrepreneur Development Award: Mr. Kolawole Ojo Dr. Chinan Dikwal Mc-Lean 17. Industrialist Entrepreneur: Mr. Alan Yakubu Lodam Alh. M. K Bala 18. Women Empowerment Award: Chaplin Goshwe Simi Angela Chief Mrs. Ruth Kwarsen 19. Best Radio Station of the year: Unity FM 20. Best Print Media: The Beacon 21. Journalist of the Year: Yakubu Taddy 22. Cloth-line (Best): Colabo Design 23. On Air Personality; Pst. Margret Inusa 24. Blogger of the year: 4wardwego 25. Best Makeover: Patel Dexterity 26. Fashion and Style: Laurel Fashion 27. Hotel & Hospitality: Three Angels Apartments 28. Entertainment Outfit: Nerat Empire 29. Best Comedian: MC Tsok 30. Best Artist: Kespan Maxwell 31. Best Dance Crew: De Eagles 32. Young Achiever’s Award: a. Leadership Amb. Dewan G. Kudangbena b. Creativity: Nentawe Aaron Gokwat c. Entertainment: Alfred Baker d. Academic: Satmak Dapar 33. Film-maker of the year: Emmanuel Agb