Anushiya Ponniah, a Tauranga consultant with extensive experience in the health sector, has won the 2016 Institute of Directors (IoD) Bay of Plenty Branch Emerging Director Award.
The strategic manager consultant with PLG Consultancy Services, Ms Ponniah was recognised as an emerging talent in governance at an IoD Bay of Plenty Branch function last night.
IoD Bay of Plenty branch chairman Glenn Snelgrove said the judges were impressed by Ms Ponniah's commitment to supporting the community, and desire to build her governance skill and knowledge.
"Anushiya recognises good governance as being the foundation of great organisations, and has a real drive to grow her capability as a director," he said.
Ms Ponniah stood out as having a strong commitment to improving her own professional development in the pursuit of adding the best value she could to future boards she may sit on in the region, he added.