Modesta Mezanac, 21, and 18-year-old Scarlett Williams of Property Management Legal Services are shortlisted in the ‘rising star’ category at the Mansfield and Ashfield Business Network Awards 2026.
The pair began their careers at the law firm as business administration apprentices and achieved distinctions when they completed their NVQ level three qualifications last year.
Modesta is now head of support and a director’s PA, and Scarlett is a legal secretary at the business.
Award-winning solicitor and leasehold expert Cassandra Zanelli, the founder of Property Management Legal Services, said: “Modesta and Scarlett are up-and-coming stars who truly deserve to be recognised at these awards.
“I am so proud to have them in the team and know they will go on to achieve great things in the future.
“Both Modesta and Scarlett are living proof of the immense value and fresh perspectives apprentices can bring to a business.
“All of us here hope that the award judges will recognise their hard work and dedication at the ceremony, and that they will be crowned winners.”
The inaugural Mansfield and Ashfield Business Network Awards took place last year.
They aim to recognise businesses and individuals making a difference in the community, from local talent to innovation and those going the extra mile to support local growth.
Winners of the second edition of the awards will be revealed at a prestigious ceremony on March 20, 2026.
Property Management Legal Services, based in Nottinghamshire, was launched in 2020 and has a national client base.
Founder Cassandra Zanelli, an expert in building safety, leasehold litigation, and tribunal matters, is no stranger to awards ceremonies.
She has twice been awarded the accolade of industry legend in the Property Management Awards. In 2023, she was also the proud recipient of the Honorary Industry Award at the ARMA ACE Awards, in recognition of her services to the property management sector.
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