Win: Mentor of the Year (2017), City, University of London

Winning this from City, University of London, in 2017 meant so much to me. I’d been mentoring undergraduate women psychology students for three years, and had been nominated for this award every year. I had set myself a goal of winning it this time; I said a prayer and put my wish out there. To be recognised for my hard work, for striving to be world-class in serving my mentees and enabling their growth and empowerment, was the cherry on top