We’re proud to announce that Nishant Gupta, owner of Celebree School of North Potomac, has been named 2025 Rookie of the Year at Celebree School’s annual franchise summit, the Grow Big Conference.
This award honors a new franchisee who demonstrates extraordinary engagement, execution, and growth within the first six months of operations. Nishant set the gold standard, proving that success starts with showing up fully.
A Launch Rooted in Excellence
From day one, Nishant was all in. He participated in every team interview, screened dozens of resumes weekly, and made it his mission to be present and involved.
His leadership wasn’t just operational. Nishant invested in his team, shared Celebree’s mission in every onboarding conversation, and modeled the values of growing people big and small from the very start.
A Role Model for Future Franchisees
Nishant’s approach blends strategy with service. He over-hired to ensure capacity never limited growth. He prioritized professional development and led by example by reinforcing policies, modeling core competencies, and mentoring teachers new to the Celebree way.
In his words: “You can’t be passive. You have to be there—grinding every single day.” Nishant has proven what’s possible when commitment meets clarity.
Congratulations, Nishant, on this well-earned recognition. Your story is already inspiring a wave of new leaders.
Watch his award acceptance speech here!
