In the latest news about Poonam Kaur, the esteemed CEO of fds has been presented with the prestigious award by The Novi Awards for Mentor of the Year for the Yorkshire, North East and Scotland region.
Poonam received the Mentor of the Year award on Friday 20th September at a celebration event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newcastle, in the company of fellow inspirational and influential business leaders and industry professionals.
The Novi Awards, formerly known as Forward Ladies, is currently celebrating its tenth anniversary and continues to acknowledge and promote women as integral and invaluable to every business by honouring the most respected businesswomen across a wide range of business categories.
The Novi Awards Mentor of the Year Award identifies women who have a track record in mentoring and developing future leaders of industry. Poonam Kaur’s contributions to corporate finance have warranted recognition in this category due to her hard work, resilience and effort in inspiring future industry professionals in all aspects of her career.
Novi Awards CEO Griselda Togobo said: “Each year we are inspired by the number of high-calibre entries, and this year has highlighted the exceptionally talented businesswomen we have in the UK. These entrants are the future entrepreneurs of our country and play a critical role in our economy.”
Poonam commented: “I am proud and grateful to have been presented with the Mentor of the Year award. To have been recognised alongside such influential businesswomen in my category was an honour. I hope these awards continue to motivate businesswomen across the country to keep achieving and striving for great things.”
Poonam will later take part in a judging day in November alongside her fellow category winners, before a distinguished panel of business leaders, where they will join finalists from regional events. The overall national winner will be announced at the Grand Final, which will be held in Leeds on the 29th November.