March 28th 2007 - Official ceremony presenting the annual “IN-5” awards that BIA gives for contribution to the development of the Bulgarian economy through 2006. The name of the awards – “IN-5” stands for the five basic pillars of economic performance – industry, investments, innovations, intellect and initiative.
Every year the prize is given to firms, science teams, individuals and media with a special contribution to the Bulgarian economy development. This is the third edition of the “IN-5” ceremony. Guest to the event was the deputy minister of the economy Anna Yaneva.
There are three degrees of the prizes:
1. First prize – “Ikar” statuette (made by the sculpture Slavi Minekov), a Certificate and an entry into the BIA Book of Honor
2. BIA’s sign of honor and a Diploma
3. Lapel decoration and a Diploma
Awarded in this year’s ceremony are:
Lapel decoration and a Diploma:
• Holsim Bulgaria – from Beli Izvor, executive director Todor Kostov
• LVK Vinprom – from Targovishte, executive director Petko Mateev
• Perla – from Nova Zagora, executive director Nikolai Monev
• INA – from Panagiurishte, executive director Vesselina Raltcheva
BIA’s sign of honor and a Diploma:
• Enemona – from Kozldui, procurator Bogdan Prokopiev
• Optix – from Sofia, executive director Ivan Tcholakov
• Cheh Plast – from Vratza, executive director Dimitar Ivanov
• Air Liquide Bulgaria – from Pirdop, director general Marin Dimitrov
• Intelligent Systems for Security – from Vratza, manager Ivo Varganov
First prize – “Ikar” statuette, a Certificate and an entry into the BIA Book of Honor:
• In category “Intellect” – Science team from Technical University – Sofia, rector professor Kamen Vesselinov
• In category “Initiative” – Venus - B korp SPJSC – from Mezdra, executive director Andreas Ispiridis
• In category “Investments” – Mizia Milk – from Targovishte, manager Stephan Hristov
• In category “Innovation” – Orgachim – from Rousse, executive director Ivan Sokolov
• In category “Industry” there are two enterprises awarded: Helios-Metalurg – from Plovdiv, manager Vassil Vassilev; and “KCM” SA – from Plovdiv, executive director Stoyan Pehlivanov.
Source: BIA
