High Chaparral's Maja Welandson named one of the Young Leading Women of the Year in Jönköping County
Maja Welandson is one of this year's 20 young leading women in Jönköping County. The award was given earlier today after a nomination process during the fall and winter. The prize is awarded by Science Park Jönköping and the Jönköping County Chamber of Commerce.
Since 2014, Science Park Jönköping and the Jönköping County Chamber of Commerce have named the Young Leading Woman of the Year in Jönköping County. One of the twenty awarded this year is High Chaparral's Maja Welandson, Guest Services and Accommodation Manager for the Wild West Park.
Maja Welandson started as a café assistant in 1990. After the summer season in 1994, she transitioned to an internal sales position and then, in 2019, to conference manager. Since 2020, Maja Welandson has been Guest Services and Accommodation Manager for the theme park.
- I am extremely happy, proud and grateful. I see the nomination and appointment as something of a confirmation that my and the team's efforts contribute to the company's totality and success, and I am extremely happy for the chance to be part of the company's future development," says Maja Welandson.
- Through her positive, clear, inspiring and empathetic leadership, Maja Welandson has created a stimulating and pleasant working environment for her employees. During a special year, marked by high visitor pressure in combination with the pandemic, she has shown great problem-solving ability, creativity and professionalism. A work that has resulted in high customer satisfaction figures and increased revenue in the areas she has been responsible for, says Mathias Bergendahl, CEO.
The winners will receive a joint inspiration and knowledge trip with the opportunity for networking, lectures, training and good food.
The criteria to qualify for the list are that the nominee:
- Is a leader living in Jönköping County
- Is a woman born in 1963 or later
- Can demonstrate results of their leadership
- Is a role model in the way they act
- Has an ability to inspire those around you
- Not part of previous years' lists.
For more information on the Young Female Leader of the Year, please visit https://aretsungaledandekvinna.se