# Zlatna kuna business awards in Croatia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/zlatna-kuna-business-awards-in-croatia
> Updated: 2026-09-23T11:51:30.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 3.

Regional chambers of the Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK) have continued holding ceremonies to present the ‘Zlatna kuna’ awards, recognizing successful businesses for their 2025 performance.

In Požega-Slavonia County, Lipik Glas d. o. o. was named the most successful large company, while Usluga d. o. o. and Opto Connect d. o. o. led the medium and small categories. In Brod-Posavina County, Đuro Đaković Montaža d. o. o. was recognized as the top large company, marking its 100th anniversary.

Other regional award recipients include KTC in Koprivnica-Križevci County; Deltron d. o. o. in Split-Dalmatia; and Factory d. o. o., DAM d. o. o., and Hrvatski duhani d. d. in Virovitica-Podravina. Previous ceremonies in the Zagreb region honored companies such as Genera, Elka, CQV Systems, Ingemark, METAL FORMING CO, and Restaurator, with Samoborka d.d. receiving special recognition for 120 years of service.

In the Rijeka region, JATRO, Bureau Veritas Croatia, and JGL received ‘Zlatna kuna’ plaques for their 2025 results, while Jakov Karmelić was honored with a lifetime achievement award. Economic data for Rijeka indicates record employment levels, with 5,723 entrepreneurs employing nearly 34,000 people. Local business revenue reached 4.64 billion euros, and net profits rose by nearly 10 percent compared to the previous year. During the ceremony, Deputy Mayor Aleksandar Saša Milaković addressed regional demographic challenges and municipal efforts to support the economy through income tax reductions and the provision of business spaces.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Rijeka businesses receive Zlatna kuna awards amid economic growth

JATRO, Bureau Veritas Croatia, and JGL received ‘Zlatna kuna’ awards for 2025 business success in Rijeka, where net profits rose 10% and employment reached record levels.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rijeka-businesses-receive-zlatna-kuna-awards-amid-economic-growth

### 2026-09-21: Croatian companies receive Zlatna kuna awards for 2025 performance

The Croatian Chamber of Economy has awarded the Zlatna kuna plaques to top-performing companies across various counties for 2025, while the national bakery sector reported record revenues.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brod-posavina-county-awards-zlatna-kuna-to-top-businesses

### 2026-09-16: Zagreb Chamber of Economy awards Zlatna kuna business plaques

The Croatian Chamber of Economy - Zagreb Chamber awarded ‘Zlatna kuna’ plaques to top companies in Zagreb and Zagreb County, including Genera, CQV Systems, and METAL FORMING CO.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zagreb-chamber-of-economy-awards-zlatna-kuna-business-plaques

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