1st April 2022, Kathmandu
Open Space Network organized Summit woman of the Year 2022 to recognize and honor business women below the age of 30 with sound business plan following all legal implications and at the same time making a social impact with strong growth and sustainability plan.
The objective of rewarding such young businesswomen is to inspire a young generation of women to lead the business with creative ideas; challenging all the hurdles and status quo prevailing in patriarchal society of Nepal.
There was a total of 81 applicants from 7 provinces,15 cities to be exact, out of which the top 30 were shortlisted and among the top 7 were selected as finalists.
1. Ang Chhechi Sherpa, Lukla Outdoor
- Isha Balla, Co-Founder/ Managing Director- Khaanpin
- Kajol Jha Thakur, Co-Founder and Managing Director-Glocal Academy of Skills Pvt. Ltd.
- Kritika Lamsal, Co-owner-Sweet Fix
- Sajal Malla, The Malla Inc.
- Shreeya Giri, Founder/Managing Director -Happyminds
- Shreya Katuwal, Co-Founder- BiheNepal
Out of top 7 one was selected as Summit woman of the year 2022 by our four Judges Mr. Sulav Budhathoki Founder/Chairman of ING Group, Mr. Corey O’ Hara Nepal Country Director IDE , Dr. Shrujana Shrestha Owner of Absolute Aesthetic Clinic and Ms. Chhaya Sharma, Founder of Nepal College of Travel and Tourism on 22nd March and the main announcement was done on 31st March 2022 at Heritage Garden, Sanepa.
The Summit Woman of the Year 2022 recognition was given to Ms. Kritika Lamsal of Sweet Fix makes popsicles from natural fruits and locally sourced ingredients that are a healthier and delicious alternative to packaged frozen treats. She was honored with Rs.1, 00,000 and a Diamond Pendant from Shalimar Jewellers as recognition.
Ms. Faija Parween , Founder Open Space Network “ OSN always believes in financial independency for women through business opportunities and this event aims to inspire many young women to take a lead in business world.’’
The event was organized with the collaboration and support of
Title Sponsor: ING Group
Airlines Partner: Turkish Airlines
Banking Partner: Nabil Bank
Travel Partner: Sealinks Holidays
Two Wheelers Partner: TVs
Investment Partner: Her Ventures
Celebration Partner: Shalimar Jewellers
Creative Partner: Everything Creative
Hospitality Partner: Heritage Garden
Supported By: AYON, iDE Nepal and NYEF
Restaurant Partner: Ageno and Laatokoshero Food
About Open Space Network (OSN), an entity that focuses on bridging the gap between, “product and product”, “product and people” and “People and people” through event curation. OSN encourages young entrepreneurs by creating and developing large scale events such as festivals, markets, conferences and exhibitions to exchange and interact about their products and services
