Chahine, who is from Lebanon, was recognized alongside individuals from a variety of professions who use creativity for transforming industries and reinventing the world in which we live. ‘I'm deeply honoured and humbled to be in the company of so many accomplished people,’ said Chahine. ‘My focus has always been on the complex and evolving societies of the Arab world. There's a lack of high-quality Arabic typefaces, so the challenge is to create beautiful Arabic type that's culturally relevant and invites people to want to read, write and take action. We also need Arabic typefaces to work well alongside texts in other languages, on screen and in print. Typography is integrally connected to the environment in which it sits. As a designer, I see more than just letters and numbers - I see type as the means to engage in the broader context of culture and society.’

‘This honour is well deserved,’ said Doug Shaw, President and Chief Executive Officer of Monotype Imaging, where Chahine is employed. ‘Nadine's work is helping companies to expand into the Middle East or to communicate in Arabic in their own regions. Her contributions reflect more than creating beautiful Arabic type. They represent tools to improve communication and the exchange of ideas across cultures.’