Meadows Ryan are delighted to confirm that our new Head of Private Client, Jade Gani, has accepted a role as a Presiding Judge at the STEP Private Client Awards 2022. This appointment follows hot on the heels of Jade’s “Young Practitioner of the Year” win at the global STEP Private Client Awards 2021.
Jade commented on her recent appointment: “The Society of Trusts & Estate Practitioners [“STEP”] are globally recognised as setting the gold standard for those advising families across generations, and it is a real honour to be asked to join their panel of esteemed Judges. I am looking forward to seeing what the best and the brightest in the industry have been up to over the past year, in their drive for excellence and best practice.”
Last year, Jade beat stiff competition from across the world to take home her trophy: the Judges remarked on Jade’s professionalism, experience and her dedication to charitable and pro bono work withing the community.
Objectives of the Awards
Through recognising and celebrating excellence in Private Client practice, the STEP Private Client Awards play an important role in supporting STEP’s mission – to inspire confidence in families planning their assets across generations by setting and upholding high professional standards, informing public policy, promoting education and connecting practitioners globally to share knowledge and best practice. The objectives of the Awards align with STEP’s core values: Community, Collaboration, Integrity and Continuous Learning:
- To provide a high-quality Awards event that enhances STEP’s relationships and reputation within the industry;
- To highlight excellence and high standards in the Private Client community through a rigorous and respected judging process;
- To highlight STEP’s leading role in providing education, training and networking for the Private Client community;
- To bring together industry leaders and practitioners in a first-class networking event; and
- To showcase the breadth and depth of the Private Client industry and the value it brings to clients globally.
You can find out more about the STEP Private Client Awards, including the list of categories and entry requirements, here:- STEP Private Client Awards