The award for the category winner was presented by Marijana Bačić, Member of the Management Board and Chief Operating Officer for Business Customers at Hrvatski Telekom, and Marko Pavić, Member of Parliament and envoy of the Speaker of the Croatian Parliament.

At the end of the ceremony, based on the votes of an expert jury, Kolak was also presented with the grand prize by Nataša Rapaić, President of the Management Board of Hrvatski Telekom, and Tomislav Ćorić, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Croatia, acting as an envoy of the Prime Minister.

Accepting the award, Kolak highlighted the importance of promoting positive developments in society and encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship. “I would like to thank tportal and Hrvatski Telekom for fostering a positive outlook and celebrating achievements across society, business, culture, sports and technology. It is difficult to constantly be exposed to negativity and narratives that diminish the efforts and progress of individuals and entrepreneurs. At the same time, we must be honest with ourselves and acknowledge that we are not always the ones driving change. It is essential to recognise and celebrate positive examples, as this is the only way to inspire new generations to create and innovate. Croatia has the knowledge, the talent and the people capable of changing the world – it is up to us to promote optimism and support one another in unlocking that potential. That is why we celebrate the success of every individual in this small country,” Kolak concluded.

In other categories, awards were presented to Nikola Kapraljević and Tomislav Car (Technology), Archbishop of Rijeka Mate Uzinić (Society), director Igor Bezinović (Culture), and para-athlete Deni Černi (Sport).

KONČAR extends its sincere congratulations to all laureates on their achievements, as well as to the organisers for a project that highlights excellence, innovation and the values essential for the development of society.