Kathmandu – Urmila Shrestha, a distinguished business leader and accomplished management professional known for her remarkable contribution to women’s entrepreneurship and national development, has been honored with the prestigious “Global Star Best Manager and Nation Service Award.”
According to the organizers, the award was presented in recognition of her outstanding contribution to professional excellence, institutional leadership, social responsibility, and continuous service toward nation-building.
Under her visionary leadership, significant achievements have been made in strengthening the private sector, promoting women’s entrepreneurship, ensuring institutional good governance, and supporting economic development. Her efforts in encouraging women to become self-reliant and entrepreneurially empowered have been widely regarded as highly inspiring.
Recognized for her disciplined work ethic, strategic vision, and effective leadership capabilities, Urmila Shrestha has established herself as one of the most respected and successful female leaders in Nepal’s private sector. Her contribution to women’s empowerment, leadership development, and economic inclusion is considered both impactful and exemplary.
She has continuously motivated women to move forward with confidence, professionalism, and competence, encouraging them to become independent and capable leaders in their respective fields.
Born into a respected Newar family with a strong business and academic background, Shrestha is admired for her dedication, intellectual personality, and professional integrity. She has actively represented Nepal’s private sector, women’s entrepreneurship, and trade promotion on various national and international platforms.
Apart from her corporate and leadership roles, she has also remained deeply involved in social service activities. Her contribution to education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and disaster management has been highly appreciated by various sectors of society. Her dedication, commitment, and patriotic spirit are believed to further strengthen and elevate Nepal’s private sector.
Urmila Shrestha has previously been honored by several national and international organizations for her excellence in women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship development, social responsibility, and outstanding managerial leadership. She has also been recognized by prestigious institutions including the National Women Commission and was honored by the Universal World Book of Records for her remarkable achievements.
Widely respected as an exceptional manager and visionary leader, she has received recognition on numerous occasions and platforms for her professional discipline, institutional management skills, leadership excellence, and result-oriented working style. Her achievements have enabled her to establish a distinct identity in Nepal’s business and management sector.
One of her historic accomplishments includes becoming the first woman Vice President in the 75-year history of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce. This milestone has been regarded as a historic and inspirational achievement for women’s leadership and Nepal’s private sector as a whole.
Her active role in empowering women leaders, encouraging aspiring female entrepreneurs, and increasing women’s participation in the private sector has been highly significant. Her success, dedication, and inspiring journey continue to motivate countless women to pursue leadership roles and contribute meaningfully to society and the nation.
