Laureates of the Russian National Award in the sphere of Business and Enterprise "Business - Olympus" for the year 2002

GRAND PRIX DARIN

The prize is awarded to a public, political, or government figure in recognition of his or her significant personal contribution to the development and popularization of business in Russia.

Laureate:
Primakov, Yevgeni M., President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation

GRAND PRIX BUSINESS OLYMPUS-DARIN

The prize is awarded to an entrepreneur in recognition of his or her significant personal contribution to the development of business and enterprise in Russia.

Laureate:
Mordashov, Alexei A., Chairman of the Board of Directors of Severstal Steel Company, PLC.

PRIZE OF THE RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF BUSINESS

The prize is awarded for contribution to the creation of an effective system to support and develop small business in the Russian Federation.

Laureate:
Yegorov, Yevgeni V., Minister in the Government of Moscow, head of the Department for Support and Development of Small Business.

PRIZE OF THE RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF BUSINESS

The prize is awarded for notable contribution to the development of business in Russia.

Laureate:
Tomchin, Grigory A., President of the Russian Association of Privatized and Private Enterprises, Chairman of the State Duma Committee for Economic Policies and Business.

BUSINESS REPUTATION NOMINATION

The prize is awarded to an entrepreneur or businessperson having a high reputation in the Russian and international business communities.

Laureate:
Bogdanov, Vladimir L., General Director of Surgutneftegaz Oil and Gas Company, PLC.

MANAGER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION

The prize is awarded to the head of an enterprise or a business entity recognized as the leader among managers.

Laureate:
Tsvetkov, Nikolai A., President of the NIKoil Financial Corporation

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION NOMINATION

The prize is awarded to a foreign public, political or government figure or entrepreneur who contributes his or her efforts to promoting economic links between Russia and foreign countries and building up Russia's prestige in the international business and public communities.

Laureate:
Andrew Sommers, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia, USA.

The prize is awarded for successful activities in the Russian financial market and contribution to development of the Russian financial system (Russian financial institutions).

Laureate:
Herbert Stepic, Deputy Board Chairman of Raiffeisen Central Bank, Austria.

The prize is awarded for dynamic investment activities and implementation of priority projects in the Russian economy.

Laureate:
Veit Sorger, General Director of Frantschach AG, Board Chairman of Neusiedl AG, Austria.

The prize is awarded for dynamic promotion of Russia's economic growth and development of international cultural and educational programs.

Laureate:
Drahomir J. Karic, President of the Business and Management University.

Joint prize of the Russian Academy of Business and the International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.

The prize is awarded for a significant contribution to development of international business cooperation.

Laureate:
Zakharov, Alexander V., General Director of the Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange.

PRIZE OF THE RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF BUSINESS

The prize is awarded for creation of a legal and organizational environment stimulating dynamic socio-economic development of a region.

Betin, Oleg I., Administration Head of the Tambov Region
Sobyanin, Sergei S., Governor of the Tyumen Region
Artamonov, Anatoly D., Governor of the Kaluga Region
Filipenko, Alexander V., Governor of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area
Morozov, Igor N., Representative of the Ryazan Regional Duma in the Federation Council of the Russian Federal Assembly.

BUSINESS STYLE NOMINATION

The prize is awarded to an entrepreneur who has developed and applied his or her own effective business management style.

Laureate:
Tariko, Rustam V., Chariman of the Board of Directors of the Russian Standard Bank.

PUBLIC BUSINESS ASSOCIATION NOMINATION

The prize is awarded to a public association of entrepreneurs for its significant contribution to the promotion of business in Russia.

Laureate:
Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (Employers) (President Arkady I. Volsky).

RUSSIAN TRADE MARK NOMINATION

The prize is awarded to a company that has achieved remarkable results in promoting its commercial brand that has been recognized by consumers and has actually become a national trade mark.

Laureate:
Wimm-Bill-Dann Food Products PLC (Chairman of the Board of Directors David M. Jacobashvili).

SPONSOR OF THE YEAR NOMINATION

The prize is awarded for active charity and sponsorship.

Laureate:
Potanin, Vladimir O., President of the Interros Holding Company.

SOCIETY NOMINATION

The prize is awarded to a company or public organization of entrepreneurs for breakthroughs in the implementation of social programs in their regions and development and introduction of novel labor organization techniques and social safeguards for their employees.

Laureate:
Zakneftegazstroy Prometheus PLC (Chairman of the Board of Directors Simon V. Gevorkyan)

BUSINESS TRADITION NOMINATION

The prize is awarded to a company for maintenance and promotion of advanced traditions and know-how of Russian industrialists and entrepreneurs.

Laureate:
Kalyuga, Valery N., Managing Director of Bridge Building Group 125 PLC.

BUSINESS INNOVATION NOMINATION

The prize is awarded to a company for significant contribution to the development, promotion and introduction of novel domestic technologies in manufacturing and other industries.

Laureate:
Astrophysics R&D Association, State Unitary Enterprise (General Director Sergei N. Bagayev)

SMALL BUSINESS NOMINATION

The prize is awarded to a small business having a notable influence in the Russian economy.

Laureate:
SANEKO PTE (General Director Vladimir P. Kuzmin).

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
Ural Federal District

The prize is awarded for personal contribution to development of business and enterprise in the Ural Federal District.

Laureate:
Nekrasov, Vladimir I., General Director of Lukoil-West Siberia LLC.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
Volga Federal District

The prize is awarded to an entrepreneur for significant personal contribution to development of business and enterprise in the Volga Federal District.

Laureate:
Klimov, Andrei F., General Director of the ATRIO Aluminum Structures Plant, LLC.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
Far Eastern Federal District.

The prize is awarded for personal contribution to development of business and enterprise in the Far Eastern Federal District.

Laureate:
Nasonov, Sergei V., General Director of the Rybholkam Fisheries Holding Company

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
Siberian Federal District

The prize is awarded to an entrepreneur for significant personal contribution to development of business and enterprise in the Siberian Federal District.

Laureate:
Trippel, Alexander F., General Director of the Omskshina Tire Company, PLC.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
Southern Federal District

The prize is awarded to an entrepreneur for significant personal contribution to development of business and enterprise in the Southern Federal District.

Laureate:
Vantsar, Bogdan V., Head of the Marine Administration of the Tuapse Seaport.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
Central Federal District

The prize is awarded to an entrepreneur for significant personal contribution to development of business and enterprise in the Central Federal District.

Laureate:
Gumerov, Flun F., General Director of the Krasnoselsky Yuvelirprom Jewelry Company, PLC.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
Northwestern Federal District

The prize is awarded to an entrepreneur for significant personal contribution to development of business and enterprise in the Northwestern Federal District.

Laureate:
Bolychev, Oleg N., Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Wester Group of Companies.

JOINT PRIZE OF THE RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF BUSINESS AND THE ASSOCIATION OF RUSSIAN BANKS

The prize is awarded for notable contribution to development of the banking system in Russia.

Laureate:
Kozlov, Andrei A., First Vice Chairman of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.