- Ridwana Wallace-Laher honored as the best CEO at British Asian Professional Awards
- The award recognizes the contributions of British Asian professionals who play a vital role in the British community.
- Wallace-Laher has over 20 years of experience in education and charity leadership.
Ridwana Wallace-Laher, the CEO of the British Muslim Charity Penny Appeal, has received the prestigious CEO of the Year award at the first British Asian Professional Awards.
Wallace-Laher took home the top prize at the first year of the new awards ceremony held in Birmingham on September 1, Wakefield Express reported.
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“I am deeply honored to receive the CEO of the Year award at the 2023 British Asian Professional Awards,” she said.
“This recognition is not just a personal achievement but a celebration of the collective efforts of my team and our commitment to driving positive change, the small change, big difference way.
“I am proud to be part of a community that values diversity and inclusion, and I am committed to continuing our journey toward success and empowerment.”
The British Asian Professional Awards, organized by Oceanic Consulting, recognized the contributions of British Asian professionals who play a vital role in the British community.
Wallace-Laher made history earlier this year after becoming the first Muslim woman appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of an international Muslim charity.
With over 20 years of experience in education and charity leadership, she has driven organizational growth and diversification, promoting innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation.
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