Brother Momodou Sawaneh Has been recognized as a rising star

Momodou Sawaneh, a Gambian residing in the United States, won a Rising Star award at United Real Estate North Jersey, a company operating in the US for since 1925.

Among over two hundred employees at the annual ceremony, Mr. Sawaneh was the only African or African American awarded a prestigious award in the company he had worked for less than one year.

Originally from Baddibu Suwareh Kunda, he completed high school at Armitage High School in 1989 and traveled to the United States in 1992, he pursued his bachelor’s degree at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2000 and master’s at Pace University in 2003, both in Computer Information Systems.

Mr. Sawaneh said the recognition was a surprise as there were many notable realtors with experience and skills to win such a prestigious award in one of the top real estate companies in the region.

“I feel great; this is a dream come true for such a recognition as a rising star after joining the company just months ago. I am happy to share this achievement with partners and aids for the support,“ he added.

Momodou further took the opportunity to encourage young people to work hard towards anything they want to achieve and keep doing what is needed to get goals accomplished. The results would be memorable.