The Association of Managers of Montenegro awarded annual awards for the most successful managers, those in large and small, private and state companies, as well as for the best entrepreneurs and employers for the year 2023.
President of the Association of Managers Budimir Raickovic he said that Montenegro has a great chance to enter the European Union, which is also supported by businessmen, and that is why a predictable business environment, strong institutions, business conditions are needed... Raicković said that the award winners are also leaders of those who enter this business. , as well as those who are already engaged in entrepreneurship.
Apart from him, the mayor of the capital city also presented the prizes to the laureates Olivera Injac, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksa Becic, president of the Board of Directors of CEDIS Vladimir Čađenović, executive director of Nezavisni dnevnik and Television "Vijesti" Marijana Bojanic, Minister of Labor and Social Welfare Naida Nišić...
Injac pointed out that vision and persistence are key factors for results, and that in this way the growth of Podgorica's economy and a better business environment for everyone is created.
Companies and award winners, as announced, last year generated revenues of 278 million euros, with a net profit of 63 million euros. In addition, they made total investments of 81 million euros.
Bečić said that this is the most prestigious business award in Montenegro.
"Those who have distinguished themselves with their special work and vision are present here. The essence of success is in the quality of leadership, where everyone works for the team," he said and added that he hopes that these awards will be an additional incentive for the progress of the economy.
He pointed out that only a country with strong institutions can be the foundation for economic development and emphasized that he wants Montenegro to celebrate the year 2028 by joining the European Union.
He received the award for manager of the year in joint stock companies Milos Pavlovic, who is the president of the Board of Directors at Universal Capital Bank. He said that he sees the recognition as recognition of great results achieved and that he is proud of the level to which the bank has raised the quality of service.
Laureate of the award for manager and management of large companies, executive director of the company "One" Branko Mitrović he said that he got into telecommunications by accident during his student days, after which he progressed in this business for years. He thanked all the employees of that company.
Executive director of the company "Auto Čačak" Anđela Radoičić she received the award for manager of the year in medium-sized enterprises.
"By working together, we have achieved results that we should be proud of. I come from the auto industry where women are often not in leading positions," she stated, and said that she was even more proud of that.
In addition to her, the executive director of the company "Entext" also received this award. Ana Radonjic, who pointed out that diligence and consistency are recognized and valued in Montenegro.
Two awards were also given in the category manager of the year in small companies. Founder and authorized representative of "Yellow event service" Kornelija Santai Nadj after receiving the award, said that togetherness brings success, which is why she passed her award on to the director, and emphasized that she gave it to them so that all those present could continue to enjoy the event.
The second laureate of the award is the founder and executive director of "Talija company" Nikola Milić. He said that the award is significant for that company and that he believes that behind every manager, there is a team of people that enables joint growth.
"Tourism is the key to our economy, and our task is to be the drivers of its development," he said.
The executive director of the company "Monte plod" was chosen as the manager of the year in micro enterprises. Diana Marković, which stated that as a family company they jointly received this award.
The award for managers in companies that are majority owned by the state was awarded to the executive director of the Montenegrin Electric Transmission System (CGES). Ivan Asanović. Asanović stated that he is proud that the award came to that company again. He also pointed out that the recognition is the result of teamwork.
In the category of the best employer for children and families, it was declared the best company "M-tel". The executive director of that company Zoran Milovanovic he said that the company has more than 500 employees and that they are ready for new victories with their children and families.
The association chose him as the entrepreneur of the year Nazifa Cungu who founded the company "Cungu".
"The recognition belongs to my family and especially to my wife. We hope for better business conditions and environment," he said briefly to Cung.
The founder and representative of the company "Put Gross" was chosen as the entrepreneur of the year. Hasan Ramovic. As he said, the company was created during the 90s when there was not much perspective or conditions for serious production, and that he is proud of the recognition he received.
The award for manager in the field of corporate management was given to the founder and CEO of "ETG Group" Mladen Bajkovic, who stated that he learned corporate management in the former "Obod" from Cetinje, which at the time employed more than four thousand people. He also announced that the management structure will be changed next year in order to give space to young people and new ideas.
He received the award for the best institution for education Faculty of Economics, University of Montenegro. Its dean Mijat Jocović he said that this year they are celebrating 50 years of existence and that everything shows that they are on the right track. He added that the economic prosperity of that institution is encouraging.
The CEO of the company "Infinum" received recognition for the young manager. Mladen Rakonjac. He pointed out that the young people employed by that company deserve the award, as well as the software that Porsche, Disney and other corporations use today.
He received the Lifetime Achievement Award Branko Kazanegra, who was engaged in tourism and hotel management. He explained that he started doing that job until something better came along, but that for 50 years, nothing better came along.
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