Penza, 18 December 2015. PenzaNews. The 15th Penza regional contest “Businessman of the Year” was concluded during the official event held in the hotel complex “Zolotoy Petushok.”

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Contest was sponsored by the general partner Bank Kuznetsky, with additional patronage from Rostelecom.

The first place diploma was awarded to Mikhail Dralin, Bank Kuznetsky board chairman.

The second place was awarded to Dmitry Lavrentyev, general director of “Penzavtorsyrye,” deputy of the Penza region Legislative Assembly.

The third place was divided between businessmen Ivan Kuzyakov and Shamil Khayrov.

The special prize of “Winners Cup” contest was awarded to Sergei Zhulyabin, head of “Penza Gostiny Dvor” holding.

Following that, even more businessmen received their rewards in five nominations – “For Stability in Business,” “New Generation’s Choice,” “Voice of the Media,” “Professional,” and the special category “Discovery of the Year.”

The contest jury chosen a total of nearly 50 best businessmen of the region, followed by the vote.

In particular, the best businessmen in “New Generation’s Choice” were rewarded based on the vote of Economy majors of Penza universities, “Voice of the Press” awards were given based on votes of media representatives, while the winner of “Professional” nomination was chosen by businessmen themselves.