16 October, 2021
Renowned Ottawa community leader and activist Sophia Jacob, was honoured by the Society of Professional Accountants of Canada with the 2021 RPA Women Entrepreneur Award, The event was part of the Small Business Week, which in the words of the organisers, “pays tribute to those entrepreneurs who contribute so much to our communities; they provide well-paying local jobs within our towns and cities, create opportunities, sell products and services, pay taxes, and bring energy, and distinctiveness to our streets, and are the backbone of our economy”.
In her own reaction to this prestigious award, ever-modest Sophia had this to say: “Feeling blessed. Giving thanks to the Almighty as he watches over me and guides my footsteps. Anything that I have achieved is because of the Almighty and the love of my family. A huge thank you to the Registered Professional Accountants of Canada for this prestigious award. I’m honored to be one of this year’s recipients for the Women’s Entrepreneurship Award.
Congratulations to my fellow awardees and nominees. The road traveled surely isn’t an easy one but I wouldn’t change a thing as it as helped me learn, grow and continue this important work.”
Source: LinkedIn
