Aimed to continue empowering women entrepreneurship in the Western Balkans, the RCC launched the first edition of the annual Western Balkans Women Entrepreneurs of the Year on 11 March 2022, a recognition promoting successful women entrepreneurs from our region.
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Special Jury Recognition
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Ivana Gazivoda
Special Jury Recognition for reshaping societal gender norms
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Blerina Bombaj
Special Jury Recognition for promoting healthy lifestyle
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Zorica Đukić
Special Jury Recognition for promoting Balkan Cuisine
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Liridona Osmanaj
Special Jury Recognition for promoting mental health
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Ksenija Nikolova
Special Jury Recognition for empowering
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Danka Živković
Special Jury Recognition for development of family business
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Blerina Ago, owner of Active Albania
Woman Entrepreneur of the year in the position Travel and Hospitality Woman Entrepreneur
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Aida Zubcevic, owner of Faveda
Woman Entrepreneur of the year in the position Green Woman Entrepreneur
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Valentina Taseva, owner of Semos Education
Woman Entrepreneur of the year in the position Creative Woman Entrepreneur
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Dragana Calija, owner of Saint Di
Woman Entrepreneur of the year in the position Travel and Hospitality Woman Entrepreneur
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Pakize Pajazitaj, owner of Craft Business
Woman Entrepreneur of the year in the position Roma Woman Entrepreneur
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Arta Shehu Zaimi, owner of Labbox
Woman Entrepreneur of the year in the position Startup Woman Entrepreneur
* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence