With great success, the annual event, the “2024 Entrepreneurship Awards,” was completed, organized for the fourth consecutive year by the Halkidiki Chamber (www.epihal.gr), on Thursday, September 5th, at the Pomegranate Hotel in Nea Potidaia, Halkidiki.
The awards presented were not solely focused on business achievements, reflected in numbers and financial results, but also on values and mindsets that shape corporate culture. This year’s awards included businesses from all sectors of the Chamber, evaluated on criteria such as support for the local supply chain, sustainable development, the utilization of new technologies, social responsibility, innovation, and extroversion.
The businesses that were awarded are:
- OLIVELLAS S.A., Processing and Production of Edible Olives
- PERIAPTON, Olive Processing
- MARINA FISH, Restaurant
- MARIGOULA, Restaurant
- CAVO DELEA VILLAS & SUITES, Accommodation
- VIRAGGAS, Traditional Hotel
- TYROVOUZIS, Furniture
- MELOIDA, Bee Products – Retail Sales
- TSERKEZIDIS RECYCLE, Recycling Unit
- KARLAS ART WORLD, Art & Hobby Supplies, Art Schools
The results of the awarded companies emerged after a comparative evaluation of the candidates, conducted by a specialized interdisciplinary and inter-university committee from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the University of Macedonia, and the International Hellenic University.
This year, for the first time, the Halkidiki Chamber introduced the institution of supporters, awarding an honorary distinction to 30 businesses from the agrifood sector that have consistently participated in its activities over the past four years.
In his opening speech, the President of the Halkidiki Chamber, Yiannis Koufidis, reflecting on the many significant initiatives implemented during the current administration’s term, as it approaches its conclusion, highlighted the Chamber’s consistent focus on supporting entrepreneurship, promoting extroversion, and maintaining a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability and resource management for sustainable development.
The event was hosted by journalist Maria Samolada.
At the reception that followed in the hotel’s premises, guests had the opportunity to taste unique dishes and wines, featured in a specially designed menu by the hotel’s team of chefs. The menu highlighted the exceptional local products, sponsored by 39 dynamic producers from Halkidiki, who are long-standing supporters of the Halkidiki Chamber’s initiatives.
The organization and management of the event, in collaboration with the Halkidiki Chamber, was handled by Chef Stories (www.chefstories.gr).