Recognition
I’m Dhruti Shah. I’m all about understanding and making connections.
I am part of several professional networks and have been selected for several fellowships and professional development opportunities in a variety of fields.
I have been appointed an Honorary Fellow (Practitioner) at the Centre for Journalism at Kent University and am looking forward to engaging with a new generation of storytellers.
I am one of the first cohort to have passed the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Professional Certification in assessing the global standards for Nature-based Solutions.
As well as being a Trustee and on the Board for the John Schofield Trust, which seeks to make newsrooms more inclusive, my own experience of the mentoring scheme it offers means I am also a fellow of the Trust.
I am a member of the Clore Leadership network for leaders in the arts and cultural sector.
I am an Ochberg Fellow at the Dart Centre for Trauma and Journalism, a project of Columbia University in New York.
• More information: Ochberg Trauma Journalism Fellowship
I also have studied at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand after being selected for a Rotary International Peace fellowship.
Other highlights
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2022
Honoured
Oshwal Connect New Year Honour in recognition of work in the media
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2021
Scholar
Elevate Scholarship, News Leadership, International News Media Association / Google News Initiative
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2021
Winner
Business Book Awards 2021, Short Business Book – Bear Markets and Beyond
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2021
Shortlist
Media Category, Asian Women of Achievement Awards
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2021
Shortlist
40 Digital Women to Watch 2021; Digital Women for Good; Role Model of the Year
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2018
Highly Commended
Carers UK Creative Writing Competition, Short story submission
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2016
Shortlist
Rising Star in Media & Journalism Award, presented by WeAreTheCity
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2015
Shortlist
Drum Online Media Award for best use of crowdsourcing/citizen journalism, awarded to BBC News UGC team
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2015
Shortlist
Drum Online Media Award for best use of crowdsourcing/citizen journalism, awarded for work on Freedom 2014 project
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2015
Hall of Fame
Inducted in to Our Heritage TV’s UK Black & Asian Hall of Fame, for significant impact from 1900-2018
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2014
Shortlist
Asian Women of Achievement Awards, media category
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2013
Diploma
Awarded by RIAC for best analytical article on international relations category
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2012
Highly Commended
Online Media Award for best use of crowdsourcing/citizen journalism, awarded for the BBC UGC Hub coverage of Syria protests
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2010
Winner
Journaliga Zero Emissions Life international environmental journalism award
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2007
Winner
Print Journalist of the Year Award from the EDF Energy London and South of England Media Awards
Dhruti was engaging and entertaining when she spoke to my team in our weekly "Inspirational People" session. Her perspectives were fascinating on newsroom life, the challenges of being a journalist and how she co-authored a best-selling book, and she offered insightful responses to questions about all of these matters, along with subjects such as diversity and the challenges of working remotely.
Kevin Young, Head of Audience, The Economist