George Iliev, AMBA & BGA accreditation director (left), presented the Entrepreneur of the Year Award to Gaetano Lapenta
BGA BUSINESS SCHOOL IMPACT AWARD Eslsca University, Egypt for Eslsca’s MBA governmental programme: transforming government public officials into change catalysts This programme invests in the education and training of government officials, with the aim of promoting effective governance and equipping the public sector with the latest business knowledge and trends. BGA STUDENT OF THE YEAR May Al-Amir, Eslsca University, Egypt May Al-Amir’s academic excellence, effective communication and problem‑solving skills set her apart as a true leader and contributor to the university community. The initiatives she has created, such as the introduction of Python courses, have positively impacted the educational experience for all. BEST CULTURE, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION INITIATIVE, This MBA elective on racial injustice encourages students to think – in practical terms – about the mindset they are fostering today, to become an inclusive leader tomorrow. BEST INNOVATION STRATEGY AWARD, IN ASSOCIATION WITH KORTEXT Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, UK for Innovation in employability – a strengths‑based IN ASSOCIATION WITH BLUESKY EDUCATION Esade Business School, Spain for MBA elective: racial (in)justice By producing individual skills profiles that highlight strengths and boost confidence, the school has noted a 67 per cent increase in students being ‘career-ready’ at the start of their final year. approach to personal and professional development
Birmingham Business School, a BGA member institution, won the Best Business School Partnership Award for its work with Deloitte
Sonya Bachra-Byrne (right), University of Bradford School of Management MBA, received the AMBA Student of the Year award from AMBA & BGA chair Wendy Loretto
Egypt’s Eslsca University scooped two of the night’s prized accolades
Eslsca’s May Al-Amir (right) received the BGA Student of the Year award from AMBA & BGA membership director Victor Hedenberg
12 Business Impact • ISSUE 1 • 2024
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