Monica Channa of Akran Marketing Honoured with Business Leader Award

OTTAWA, Ontario - Feb. 21, 2018 - PRLog -- The Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP), a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and promoting the achievement and advancement of South Asian professionals, honours Monica Channa, Executive Director of Operations at Akran Marketing and Director of Akran foundation with the prestigious Upcoming Business Leader Award.

The Award recognizes the contributions and the positive impact of individuals that stand out in business and strive to strengthen Canada's economic prosperity. Monica accepted the award at NetIP Canada's 7th Diwali & Awards Gala, held at the Infinity Convention Centre in Ottawa, Canada, on Friday, October 13, 2017.

"When South Asian women are given the chance and the opportunity, we can achieve so much. We can make the world a better place," Channa points out. "We must all play our part in shape a future that is inclusive and respectful of everyone."

Channa was presented the award by Alastair Summerlee, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor of Carleton University, and Roseann O'Reilly Runte, president and CEO of the Canadian Foundation for Innovation.

ABOUT AKRAN MARKETING

Akran Marketing is a promotional product, specialty advertising and branding company.

ABOUT AKRAN FOUNDATION

The Akran Foundation is a Canadian non-profit organization that acts as the charitable and philanthropic extension of Akran Marketing.

MEDIA CONTACT

To learn more about this news story or to book an interview, contact David Wendt, CIO, at david.wendt@akranfoundation.com or visit the websites akranmarketing.com and akranfoundation.com.

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