The WNP Awards are prestigious distinctions granted by the editorial team of WNP to people, institutions, and companies that significantly influence the development of the Polish economy. The awards recognise those whose activity, courage, and foresight open new paths for growth – for industries, sectors, and the entire economy.
The statuettes are presented at the gala accompanying EEC Trends, the prologue to the European Economic Congress. It is there, amid discussions, debates, and consultations, that the final shape of Central Europe’s most important economic event emerges.
Idea and Mission of WNP Awards
The goal of the competition is to highlight the leaders of positive change – individuals and organisations who not only achieve business success but also create value for the economy and society.
The WNP Awards honour those who combine vision with responsibility, innovation with lasting results, and ambition with real impact.
The award serves as an inspiration, showing that there are leaders in Poland who can spot opportunities where others see only risk – and who implement solutions that become new standards.
It is also a way to recognise consistency, determination, and courage in pursuing goals that serve the economy as a whole.
Competition with a Proud Tradition
WNP Awards continues the tradition of “The One Who Changes the Polish Industry”, a distinction that for over a decade was awarded by the PTWP Group, publisher of the WNP portal, to the most prominent figures of the Polish economy. Just like in the past, the awards are presented to representatives of various communities: entrepreneurs, managers, investors and leaders who make a lasting contribution to the development of the Polish economy and think about its future.
Last year, among others, WNP Awards went to: Polska Grupa Biogazowa, Unimot, Qemetica, MCI Capital, Griffin Capital Partners, IKEA w Polsce, as well as Polish universities of technology representing the world of science and education. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the WNP portal, the awards were presented to companies and people who for decades have created a modern Polish economy: LPP, Asseco Poland, Grupa Maspex, Michał Sołowow and Jerzy Buzek.
WNP Awards serves as a certificate of a real impact on the economy. It is a symbol of leadership and boldness in action, and a motivation for other to aim high and pursue ambitions that transform the world around us.
WNP Awards recognizes those who, instead of waiting for future to happen – make it happen.