Emma Edhem CC, Common Councilman of the City of London Corporation was the first representative of the Corporation to be shortlisted from over 100 government leaders this year for the 4th Annual Grassroot Diplomat Initiative Award.
The good news came last week that Mrs Edhem won the prestigious prize, wijth the support of many NGOs and associations. She has also been the first Chairman of a Chamber of Commerce to be on the shortlist. The award recognises outstanding politicians and diplomats who are representing civilian interests at the highest levels in areas of policy, social and business overall.
Ms Edhem won the prize due to her work in changing and aligning Chambers of Commerce and Industry to become leading facilitators of bilateral trade and investment and setting up new initiatives to help drive young entrepreneurs and professionals towards economic and social development.