For the 11th year in a row, Bulgarian Investment Agency (BIA) will recognize the most significant investment projects in Bulgaria. Sixty three companies are nominated for “Investor of the Year” 2016 awards.
The jury (print and digital media, representatives of the Ministry of Economy and representatives of the Bulgarian Industrial Association) will assess the performance of 63 companies from all industries. BIA awards aim to honour companies that have demonstrated significant development through effective and sustainable investments, the implementation of high technology solutions and human capital development.
Nominations were submitted by the Chambers of commerce, municipalities, and the regional administrations.
“Investor of the Year” is given in the following categories: Investor of 2016, Green Investment, Business Expansion Investment, Innovative Businesses, Investment in Нuman Сapital, Merger / Acquisition Investment, Successful Startup, Bulgarian Municipality 2016, and Social Investment.
The “Green Bull” statuette winners so far include “ABB Bulgaria”, “Lufthansa Technik Sofia”, “Hewlett-Packard Bulgaria”, “Trakya Glass Bulgaria”, “Agropolychim”, “Solvay Sodi”, “Asarel Medet”, “Devnya Cement”and “Liebherr-Hausgeräte Marica”.