(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Oryx Publishing & Advertising announced yesterday that it would host the first ever Qatar Today Women of the Year awards on October 30 in partnership with Qatari Businesswomen Association (QBWA).
Qatar Today Women of the Year 2017 is the first and one of its kind in Qatar. The awards will be given in 10 categories including Inspirational Woman of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Humanitarian of the Year, Medical Pioneer of the Year, Sportswoman of the Year, Creative Woman of the Year, Young Talent of the Year, Hospitality Pioneer of the Year, Engineer of the Year and Technocrat of the Year.
In support of the Qatar National Vision 2030, the evening will celebrate their achievements by awarding them for their accomplishments and contributions to society.
In its debut year, Qatar Today Women of the Year 2017 aims at honouring 10 Qatari women from different categories who have left their mark in various sectors in 2016-17.
Addressing the press conference, Faisal Fuad, the General Manager of Oryx Publishing & Advertising Company, said: 'It is a small gesture, which we are proud of, by our reputable magazine Qatar Today, in its Arabic and English versions, with the valuable participation of the Qatari Business Women Association to honor distinguished Qatari women.
He said that women in Qatar had achieved more milestones when compared to women in many other countries of the world. 'They even assumed the portfolio of a cabinet minister, besides working in many ministries, institutions, bodies and establishments.
He said that the achievements of Qatari women had made it imperative for the organization to select and honor the distinguished woman of the year on October 30. The Judging Panel has individuals from a wide-range of sectors who brought their intimate knowledge of Qatar's business and social landscape to the table in both nominating and deciding the ultimate winner in a thoroughly impartial and transparent manner.
The nominations, which were made by the judges, were collected on September 28. The first judging panel was held on October 4 at The St Regis Doha.
After discussing the nominees, the judges gave scores based on leadership, impact, creativity, resilience and commitment. Ghazala Mohammad, Events Manager at Oryx and organizer of the Qatar Today Women of the Year 2017 awards, said: 'Everybody has to contribute to make the world a better place to live for girls and women, which is what we need to do and appreciate. With a sense of added charm and determination, this award will help recognise the hard work of Qatari women who put in great amounts of efforts to make change happen.
The Judging Panel included Aisha Al Bedeed, Board Member of QBWA and Brand Owner of Darz Design; Amal Al Aathem, Board Member of QBWA, Counselor in Ministry of Culture and Sports, Chairwoman of 7th Heaven Arts; Mishael Al Ansari, Board Member of QBWA, Managing Partner of Oishl Sushi; Aysha Al Romaihi, Business Development Manager at Qatar Business Incubation Centre (QBIC); Reem Al Suwaidi, General Manager of Bedaya Center; and Lolwa Al Marri, President of Qatar Women Sports Committee (QWSC).
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