Prague business awards recognize digital innovation and traditional crafts

The 21st annual Volkswagen Company of the Year and MONETA Tradesperson of the Year competitions concluded with their regional finals in Prague. In the Company of the Year category, Born Digital s. r. o. secured first place. The technology firm, which develops digital workers for markets in 30 countries, was also recognized as the most economically successful company in Prague.

In the Tradesperson of the Year category, hatmaker and milliner Hana Škorpilová was named the winner for 2026. The jury highlighted her efforts to revitalize a declining craft and her work in teaching the trade to younger generations. Goldsmith and jeweler Václav Štekr took second place and received the Tradesperson of the Year Heart Award.

Separately, the 24th Pluxee Employer of the Year awards identified top Czech employers across various scales. Shell Czech Republic won in the category for companies with up to 500 employees, while Allwyn Czechia and Škoda Auto also secured victories in other size categories.