The Middle East Public Relations Association Announces Visionary Award Shortlist
Voting for the Visionary Award winners is open to all MEPRA members
One winner to be chosen from the Communications, Corporate, and Government sectors and honored at the MEPRA Leadership Majlis on the 10th June
As part of its aim to promote and celebrate visionary leadership in the Middle East, the Middle East Public Relations Association has disclosed the shortlist for its first Visionary Awards. The shortlist is open for voting by MEPRA members. Comprising of three nominations for the three different sectors (agency, corporate and government/not-for-profit, the shortlist is as follows:
Communications Agency
Atul Dhawan, CEO, Sakshi Advertising & PR
Sconaid McGeachin, CEO, H&K EMEA
Tara Rogers, CEO, Mojo PR
Corporate
Mohammed Qasim Al Ali, CEO, National Bonds Corporation
Hussain Al Qemzi, CEO, Noor Islamic Bank
Ala’a Eraiqat, Group CEO, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Government/Not-for-profit
Ibrahim Al Zu’bi, Executive Director, Emirates Diving Association
Majida Ali Rashid, Assistant Director General of Dubai Land Department (DLD) & Head of Dubai Real Estate Promotion Center
Pantelis Stathis, Director, Qatar International Boat Show
The winners of the Visionary Award, which recognizes a leader for their impact and thought leadership over the previous year, will be announced on the 10th of June at the MEPRA Leadership Majlis. The MEPRA Leadership Majlis will be held under the theme, “Progress and Potential: Public Relations in the Middle East.”
CEOs and senior leaders from local and international entities will participate in the MEPRA Leadership Majlis, from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal. The evening will include dinner and feature discussions and presentations from some of the industry’s most recognized leaders.