One prestigious event with a noble cause…”
The official ceremony will take place on June 19th, 2020 at the Marinela Hotel (the four-course dinner menu is with a cover charge of 100 leva – more information can be obtained at charityball@investbuild.eu or at 0896154403 and 0886169657).
The organizer is the non-profit Balkan Media Association with the support of Bulgarian National Television and Bulgarian National Radio, under the patronage of the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.
Part of the charity ball are the National Building and Investment Awards, a mini concert by famous artists, an auction of art objects (paintings, sculptures, icons, silver items), as well as medals, cups and various valuables provided by Bulgarian athletes.
All funds raised will be made available to the Holy Synod.
The purpose of the awards is to bring together the brightest and most deserving representatives of the construction sector who have been able to excel in the highest quality. This will promote best practices in construction and architecture. The nominees will be selected in 13 categories, each with three nominees. In categories 1 to 7 you can apply for buildings completed on Act 15 or Act 16 (may not have been put into operation) completed in the period 2018 – 2020. In categories 8 and 13 you may apply with completed buildings, projects or buildings under construction. You may send your proposals in the individual categories completely free of charge from unitl 5th June, 2020 at awards@investbuild.eu and / or premiergroupevent@gmail.com
Registration form (please download the document)
If you would like to be a sponsor of the event, please request our advertising packages from our Marketing Director Elena Angelova at 0896154403 or email premiergroupevent@gmail.com. Ad packages range from BGN 250 to BGN 1000. Being a sponsor of the event is in no way tied to the participation of your project or building in the nominations. You can submit your registration form, which you can find above on the website, for free.
The only non-voting prize known in advance is the Grand Prix for its overall contribution to construction and investment. The bronze statuette will be awarded to Simeon Peshov – philanthropist, patriot, honorary chairman of the Construction Chamber and president of Glavbolgarstroy.
Each of the winners in every category will receive on stage a hand-made marble pedestal sculpture. The author of the bronze works is the sculptor Ilian Sharkov. The sculpture depicts one of the goddesses of the Muses. Second and third place in the categories of the National Building and Investment Awards will receive plaques.
The event has traditionally been a charitable cause, and this time it is dedicated to raising funds for the partial renovation of the Patriarchal Cathedral „St. Alexander Nevski ”in partnership with the Holy Synod of the BOC and personally with the Bishop of Melnik Gerasim, the head of the church board of trustees.
Ivaylo Hristov is the author of the logo on the cause of the greatness of the temple. For him the monument temple „St. Alexander Nevsky „is the city’s favorite symbol since he was born and raised in the area. Although he has a degree in accounting, he is involved in everything related to computers such as hardware and software, and from 2001 to graphic design. He is most inspired by his wife Polly (pictured).
JURY (AWARD COMMITTEE)
The awards jury consists of internationally recognized experts in the field of construction and architecture, as well as journalists in charge of construction. The rating will be done and each of them will give 3 points to the first one chosen by him. 2 points and 1 point respectively for the second and third place nominees. In order to maximize transparency in the nomination of the nominees, each jury will record a video of its nominations, which will be broadcast during the ceremony.
Charlie King served a director at construction and investment company The Resort Group PLC, also a regional director for the UK’s Middle East operations of the company Damac (Dubai). He has more than 30 years of experience in construction, financial services and real estate sales. As a former managing director of a branch of Friends Provident Estate Agents and Countrywide Group, Charlie King has extensive experience in operating, selling and marketing property properties.
Natalia Malcheva is a journalist who for the last ten years actively follows the problems and innovations in the construction industry, first in the newspaper „Standard“ and in the last 3 years on the pages of „Trud“ newspaper. She was also the editor-in-chief of the journal Transport Construction and Infrastructure, a publication of the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy. She has won a number of journalism awards for coverage of the sector, including MRDPW.
Nadia Marinova is the editor-in-chief of B2B business magazine and the founder of the b2bmedia.bg business news site. She is the initiator and organizer of the international conferences „Industry and Innovation“ and „Smart buildings, Smart cities, Smart economy“. She was the deputy editor-in-chief of Pari newspaper, as well as the director of Economic Shows of Bulgaria On Air.
Reneta Nikolova is a procurator and has been editor-in-chief of Stroitel newspaper for 12 years, the specialized edition of the Bulgarian Construction Chamber for construction, investment, architecture and design. Longtime television journalist at BNT. In 2007, she was selected in Brussels as „European Journalist of the Year“ in the „Europeans of the Year“ ranking by the prestigious European Voice for the Most Contributing to the European Agenda
Sohan Kumar is the general manager of Ammar Facility management and CONTRACTING LLC in the UAE. He has 12 years of experience in the field of investment management and tourism business management. He graduated with honors from Punjab University, India, majoring in Tourism Management and Hotel Management.
The architect Pavel Yanev is the founder of All in Studio, created in 2011. He was awarded the Gold Property „Best Residence 2019 – 2020“ at the European Property Awards, held at the end of last year in London. This prize is the highest rated in the field of architecture and interior design. So far, the studio has had many winning projects on the international stage, including Architizer + Awards – New York, Building of the Year World and more.
Anelia Toroshanova is a longtime journalist and radio host on BNR’s Hristo Botev program. She is the author of numerous programs, including the specialized program „Builder Code“ – a joint broadcast of the Bulgarian National Radio and the Bulgarian Construction Chamber.
Varvara Valtchanova has graduated in architecture in Grenoble, France, after which she specialized in earth construction at the CRATERRE Center for Earth Architecture. For 5 years she has worked at Van Panhaus and Bais Architecture Studio. She designs eco-friendly residential and office buildings in the Netherlands and France. She also cooperates with Buitink Technology in Arnhem, the Netherlands. Varvara is currently working in the city of Aachen – Germany, at the PL Architekten architectural bureau specializing in public works design. For 15 years, Varvara has been organizing a summer architectural camp in the Rhodope village of Kosovo, demonstrating the use of local environmentally friendly materials and construction techniques.
CHARITABLE CAUSE
Under the auspices of the Holy Synod this year, the cause is for the partial repair of the patriarchal cathedral “St. Alexander Nevsky“. The purpose is to raise funds to stop leaks from the roof of the temple and to change the windows directly under the temple domes.
Prominent artists and celebrities will donate valuable items to the charity auction that will be held during the ball. (expect a list of items)
A DMS number and HelpKarma will also collect donations for the temple.
The cause is also supported by the Lions Club Sofia Vitosha organization in Bulgaria.