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26th June 2024 - 3:38pm
Recent graduate Rosanna Collis has been awarded the prestigious Young Entrepreneur Award 2024 by the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AMCham EU), and Junior Achievement Europe (JA Europe) for her ground breaking work with her start-up, Tiaki.
Rosanna, who studied Applied Sports Science with Management and graduate from Loughborough College last year, has made significant strides in the entrepreneurial world with Tiaki, having previously won Innovation of the Year at the 2023 Gen-e Expo. Whilst still studying at the College, Tiaki also took the title of Young Enterprise UK Start-Up, having impressed Her Royal Highness, Anne, Princess Royal.
In this latest achievement with AMCham EU and JA Europe – which celebrated the work of female entrepreneurs – Rosanna was praised for Tiaki’s dedication to creating specialist sports gear designed specifically for women and aims to raise awareness about breast health in sports.
Speaking on social media, Rosanna shared her excitement, stating, “It was an honour to share Tiaki with the esteemed jury. This award will empower us to forge ahead, allowing me to grow and develop personally while shaping Tiaki for success with mentorship from a top-flight business leader.
“This award is not just a recognition of individual achievements but a testament to the collective effort to foster innovation and equality.”
Alongside the award, Rosanna will receive a cash prize of €10,000 plus executive mentorship from CEOs across AMCham EU’s top European member companies.
Reflecting on Rosanna’s continued success, Teaching Learning Assistant Lead at Loughborough College Iqbal Ullah shared, “At Loughborough College, we actively support student entrepreneurship, providing resources, mentorship, and guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs. This support extends beyond graduation, ensuring ongoing assistance as alumni continue to develop their ventures.”