Nigerian “Anne-Marie receives award from Elizabeth II

The founder of Stemettes, Miss Anne-Marie Imafidon, whose company is an award winning social enterprise working across the United Kingdom and Ireland has been decorated with the prestigious honour of member of the order of the British Empire (MBE).

Miss Anne-Marie Imafidon 

 The 27 years old Anne Marie, was highly elated over the honour bestowed on her, by Her Royal Majesty, the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, saying she was surprised and honoured to be included among the awardees. “it is a well done and thank you to my team, our volunteers and those who have taken us seriously over the last four years. This is humbling and sign of what is to come. Inclusivity in the sector and across society is important for all of us. It is an honour in itself to do the work we do. She said

The main objective of her company (Stemettes) is to inspire and support young women into Science technology, Engineering and Maths’ careers.

An MBE award is an award given by the queen to individuals who have rendered service to the community based on their outstanding performance.

Stemettes, which grants awards to young women, have programs workshops and events designed to introduce young women to STEM careers, concepts, and role models, have attracted over 7000 young women from across the UK, Ireland and Europe.

Her Royal Majesty, the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II

The eldest daughter of Prof. Chris and Ann Imafidon from Edo State whose family has been dubbed the Brainiest Family in Europe, Anne-Marie holds the record of being the youngest girl to ever pass two GCSE examinations — for Mathematics and Information Technology and A-level computing at the age of 11 in Britain.

Due to her high exceptional brilliance, she received a British Scholarship to study Mathematics at the John Hopkins University at the age of 13 in 2003. Two years later, she commenced a degree at Oxford University after which she enrolled for her Master’s degree setting another record of the youngest Master’s Degree holder from the Ivy League university.

Her father, Professor Chris Imafidon, known as the patriarch of Britain’s brainiest family, said he received the news last year of her inclusion in the 2017 honours list with shock.

Miss Anne-Marie Imafidon

“Like every parent would feel, we are still in shock. This is simply God-orchestrated. I, personally never believed that her young career would accelerate to this historic height. This is beyond belief,” he said in a chat.