From the Office of the President
The Nelas Academy of Arts, Media and Television
The President of The Nelas Academy of Arts, Media and Television, Frank Ikegwuonu, has paid glowing tribute to internationally acclaimed entrepreneur, cultural strategist, and philanthropist Lady Olga Balakleets for her outstanding contribution to global entrepreneurship, women’s leadership, cultural diplomacy, and the international creative economy.
Lady Olga Balakleets was among the distinguished international personalities honoured during the 16th Edition of The Nelas Academy Awards 2022, held in London, United Kingdom, where she received one of the Academy’s most prestigious honours in recognition of her remarkable achievements and enduring impact on the global creative industries.
As the Chief Executive Officer of Ensemble Productions, Lady Olga Balakleets has established one of the world’s respected international event production companies, delivering high-profile cultural, diplomatic, and business events that unite governments, global institutions, corporate leaders, artists, investors, and innovators from across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.
Beyond her accomplishments in international business, Lady Olga is globally recognised as the visionary Founder of Creative Women, a pioneering international platform dedicated to empowering women in business, media, arts, technology, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Through global forums, awards, mentorship programmes, investment initiatives, and strategic networking opportunities, Creative Women has become a powerful movement championing female excellence and leadership across multiple industries.
Speaking from the Office of the President, Ambassador Frank Ikegwuonu described Lady Olga Balakleets as one of the world’s most influential advocates for international collaboration through creativity and enterprise.
He stated:
“Lady Olga Balakleets embodies the qualities of visionary leadership, innovation, resilience, and international cultural diplomacy. Her work has empowered thousands of women, strengthened cross-border collaborations, and demonstrated how creativity and entrepreneurship can transform societies. Her recognition by The Nelas Academy reflects our commitment to celebrating individuals whose contributions create lasting global impact.”
He further noted that the Nelas Academy Awards have, over the years, become an internationally respected platform for recognising outstanding personalities whose achievements extend beyond national borders and contribute meaningfully to humanity through the arts, media, education, business, leadership, innovation, and cultural development.
“The recognition of Lady Olga Balakleets during our London edition symbolises the Academy’s enduring vision of building bridges between nations through creativity, excellence, and mutual respect. She represents the values of global citizenship that the Nelas Academy continues to promote through its international engagements.”
The President reaffirmed that The Nelas Academy remains committed to fostering partnerships with global institutions, entrepreneurs, policymakers, artists, filmmakers, media professionals, and cultural leaders whose work advances sustainable development, intercultural dialogue, and international cooperation.
The Academy expressed profound appreciation to Lady Olga Balakleets for honouring the 16th Nelas Academy Awards with her presence and for graciously accepting one of its highest honours. Her recognition remains a landmark moment in the Academy’s growing legacy of celebrating exceptional global leadership and inspiring future generations of innovators and changemakers.
As The Nelas Academy continues to expand its international footprint through strategic collaborations and cultural initiatives across Africa, Europe, Eurasia, Asia, the Americas, and beyond, it remains steadfast in its mission of recognising excellence, promoting peace through culture, and strengthening global partnerships that shape a more inclusive and creative world.
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Office of the President
The Nelas Academy of Arts, Media and Television
Frank Ikegwuonu
President
The Nelas Academy of Arts, Media and Television
