Vesela Ilieva honored as “Businesswoman of the Year”

On March 26, the sixth edition of the Annual Innovation Awards by the French-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI France Bulgarie) was held at an elegant ceremony in the capital. Vesela Ilieva, Managing Partner of Unique Estates | Christie's International Real Estate, received the distinction “Businesswoman of the Year” – a recognition for her strategic leadership, visionary thinking, and long-term contribution to the innovative development of business in Bulgaria.

An additional recognition for the team at Unique Estates | Christie's International Real Estate was the nomination in the “Performance” category, highlighting their consistent results, high level of professionalism, and dedication to contemporary business standards.

The ceremony honored six successful companies, one innovative startup, and business leaders who contribute to the advancement of innovation in the country. The program also featured a panel discussion on “Artificial Intelligence – Opportunities and Challenges”, with the participation of leading experts and institutional representatives. Among the official guests at the event were:
Mr. Atanas Zafirov, Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Mr. Martin Danovski, Deputy Minister of Innovation and Growth, Mr. Nikolay Pavlov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Mr. Tsvetan Simeonov, Chairman of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mrs. Mila Nenova, Executive Director of the Bulgarian Investment Agency, as well as representatives of partner institutions and member organizations.

We extend our sincere thanks to CCI France Bulgarie for the high recognition and excellent organization, as well as to all partners and participants at the event. Congratulations to all awardees – inspiring examples of innovation, resilience, and business leadership!