Kathmandu� Hotel Annapurna held its annual Princess Jayanti Achievement Award on August 4, 2019 rewarding the top four female achievers pursuing their bachelor degree in the field of hotel management from Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM). Officiating Secretary of Ministry of Culture Tourism and Civil Aviation, Mr. Suresh Acharya was the chief guest for the event. The Princess Jayanti Achievement Award is one of Hotel Annapurna�s most significant CSR activities. Inaugurated in 2002, its goal is to empower young women in the field of tourism and hospitality and encourage them to advance in their professions and make a mark in the industry. The award is a tribute to the Late Princess Jayanti Shah, who devoted her life to public service. The Award Ceremony takes place on August 4 every year rewards scholarships to the highest performing female student from each of the four batches pursuing their Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) degree at NATHM. This year the winners were Ms. Aarati Silwal, 4th year; Ms. Nisha Bhanjankar, 3rd year; Ms. Juna Lama, 2nd year; and Ms. Alina Bata Shrestha, 1st year. Ms. Aarati Silwal from the 4th was awarded with a gold medal for outstanding achievement in academics along with a cash prize of Nrs. 40,000. The award recipients from the first, second and third years were awarded a silver coin along with a cash prize of Nrs. 40,000 as well.