CEO receives award

The theme of the day was sustainability in connection with entrepreneurship and climate impact, which was followed up with several inspiring lectures and concluded with the annual awards ceremony. This year, the prestigious award for Nacka Profile of the Year went to Kadi Upmark, CEO of Vår Gård .

The hotel and conference facility Vår Gård , which is part of the hard-hit tourism industry, has had to go through several challenges during the pandemic. Both courage and will have permeated Kadi Upmark's leadership, which led to the following motivation:

"At a time when many were feverishly turning to the outside world for help, she rolled up her sleeves, joined hands with the staff and turned the tide so that Vår Gård became a place that was more open, inspired and more creative than ever.
With ideas that never run out and courage that never seems to end, she has taken Vår Gård into an exciting journey of change - towards becoming a vibrant meeting place for everyone. This is a person who, through commitment and drive, contributes to a strong community locally in Saltsjöbaden , throughout Nacka and beyond."

There is no doubt that it is an emotional moment when a very moved and newly-minted Nacka profile takes the stage to receive diplomas and accolades:

- I feel overwhelmed with gratitude and pride. Thank you to everyone who has believed in me over the years, who has stood by my side and who has given me space to grow and lead in a sustainable way. And my heartfelt thanks go to all the fantastic staff who have put up with me over the years, says Kadi with a slight tremor in her voice and a big smile.