Twenty prominent entrepreneurs from all over the Czech Republic were honoured at the 12th annual Czech Goodwill 2024 gala dinner, which took place on 24 October. This prestigious award, which rewards companies with a positive impact on society, highlighted stories and achievements in five categories: Marketer, Tradition, Innovation, Partner and Made in Czechia. This year's event was in the spirit of celebrating 35 years of freedom and entrepreneurship.
In the Partner category, which focuses on socially responsible business, Petr Horák, CEO of PPL CZ s.r.o., son of one of the original Czech founders of the company, received recognition.
Other honorees in the Partner category included Daniel Prokop, with PAQ Research, a research organization that seeks data-driven solutions to societal problems, and Sanjiv Suri, owner of Zátiší Catering Group, which has long supported philanthropy and sustainability in the catering industry. Overall, this year's 20 Czech Goodwill awards were shared by entrepreneurs who are making a significant contribution to positive change not only in their industries but also in society.
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