Emerging Europe launches call for applications for 2019 Leaders' Meeting and Awards

Following the successful launch of the Leaders' Meeting and Awards in 2018, Emerging Europe, a London-based business, media and research platform, whose mission is to contribute to the social and economic growth of 23 countries of Central and South-Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, is delighted to have launched applications for the 2019 edition.

"The 2018 Leaders' Meeting and Awards attracted nearly 600 applicants from 23 countries," said Andrew Wrobel, founding partner, strategy and content at Emerging Europe. "This year we've added new categories and we expect even higher interest and even more interesting initiatives."

There are seventeen categories divided into three groups: image building, social and economic growth, and two special categories for individuals contributing to the region's growth; one originating from the region and one from outside the region.

Lifetime Achievement Awards will be offered by the Emerging Europe Council, consisting of 12 business and political leaders, and social activists such as Professor Günter Verheugen, former vice-president of the European Commission, Ivan Mikloš, former deputy prime minister of Slovakia, Ion Sturza, former prime minister of Moldova, and Olga Grygier- Siddons, former CEO of PwC CEE.

In 2018, Emerging Europe published it's own Investment Promotion Report (full ranking below). This year the organisation will publish its first Business-Friendly City Perception Index.

"The Leaders' Meeting and Awards are about rewarding excellence and highlighting best practice across the region. We want to show the best of the region and help raise standards," said Mr Wrobel. "Both the Investment Promotion Report and the Business-Friendly City Perception Index have been developed to serve...