Styrian Economic Excellence awards recognize regional business leaders

The Styria Chamber of Commerce and the Regional Chamber of Commerce Celje held the fourth annual ‘Styrian Economic Excellence’ awards ceremony in Maribor. The event recognizes companies in the region that invest in development, succeed in markets, and create opportunities for employees and the local environment.

In the large enterprise category, Perutnina Ptuj received recognition, while Voc Ekologija was honored in the medium-sized category. Marovt Group was recognized among micro and small enterprises. Permat was named the most promising company, and Uniforest from Prebold was named the Styrian employer of the year.

The highest personal award for exceptional economic and entrepreneurial achievements was presented to Tatjana Vogrinec Burgar, the CEO of Elektra Maribor. Tibor Šimonka, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, attended the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of publicly recognizing businesses and individuals who drive innovation and create jobs despite economic challenges.

This year, Forvis Mazars provided analytical support for the selection process, using a methodology that combines financial indicators with growth metrics to ensure comparability across different company sizes.