Camberley training academy leader named ‘Business Person of the Year’
The leader of a Camberley training academy has achieved national recognition as ‘Business Person of the Year’ at the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s SME Awards.
CEO of Step8Up Academy Jeev Sahoo was named a ‘gold winner’ in the category at an awards ceremony held at the Leonardo Royal Hotel.
The award recognises Jeev’s work closing skills gaps across IT, soft skills, coding, website development and more for businesses and individuals, helping them to achieve growth or secure job roles.
Commenting on the award win, Jeev said: “I’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the SME Business Awards for this incredible recognition. This achievement is the result of years of teamwork, effort, creativity and resilience towards one goal – creating a tangible difference for those we work with.
“I’m immensely grateful to everyone who has supported me over the years to help make this achievement a reality. I work with a diligent team, board members and partners to help deliver excellence for learners, councils and SME clients.”
Approaching its tenth year running, Step8Up Academy delivers government-funded and paid accredited training courses to create a positive impact through practical education.
Damian Cummins, Awards Director at the SME Business Awards said: “Our goal is to raise the profile of hardworking SMEs across the UK, endorsing their success and putting them in the spotlight. The ‘Business Person of the Year’ category celebrates exceptional leadership and innovation, recognising an outstanding contribution to the SME landscape.”