WEConnect International Fastest Growing Women’s Business Enterprise Award

March 31, 2017. Founder and CEO of the Act 1 and WEConnect International Ambassador Janice Bryant-Howroyd announced Kalpana Anantaraman as the winner of the Fastest Growing Women’s Business Enterprise Award at the inaugural WEConnect International Gala on March 30 in Washington, DC. The award recognizes WEConnect International certified WBEs who have successfully started businesses and have been able to quickly scale them.

Kalpana has been a part of the WEConnect International network in India for several years. Her local Country Director, Parul Soni, is a renowned speaker, author and a serial entrepreneur, with an in depth understanding of divergent challenges met in the cause of community empowerment. He specializes in social development issues and CSR initiatives globally.

Kalpana’s sister Kanchana Raman accepted her award on her behalf. She thanked their father for raising them “like sons.”

Citation from Samsung

September 07, 2018. Avacend received a citation from Samsung in recognition of Avacend’s high standards in human resource practices, employment conditions and consistent performance in HR & Labour Statutory Compliances for it resources engaged with Samsung.

Best Performer of the Year Award from Huawei
November 13, 2009. Avacend was awarded the Best Performer Award for 2008-2009 from Huawei for its best overall performance across several performance metrics such as quality standards, delivery and support, account performance management, innovation and meeting Huawei’s compliance and risk requirements.

Certifications

MSME

WeConnect International – Certified Women’s Business Enterprise

ISO 9001:2015 Certification

ISO 45001:2018 (OH&S) Certification

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Certification