Partners Albania organized a gala ceremony on Thursday, November 24 announcing the winners of the 2016 Philanthropy Awards.

Since 2011 PA organizes this nationwide public competition in order to express appreciation and gratitude to individuals, families and businesses who contribute to improving the quality of life in our society.

This festive ceremony that coincided with celebrations of Partners Albania 15th anniversary, was attended by a large number of guests from the Albanian government and members of Albanian Parliament, representatives of diplomatic corps accredited in Albania, international institutions and donor agencies, representatives of the business sector, nonprofit organizations and media. The Philanthropy Award 2016 winners are:

The Award for Contribution at the National Level was granted to Balfin Group, with motivation:

For the wide contribution to the improvement of the quality of life of individuals and communities, the support to the innovative ideas of young entrepreneurs, the special attention towards institutions and organizations that provide services for children with Down syndrome, people with autistic spectrum disorders, the elderly and persons with terminal illnesses, as well as the awareness about environmental protection. The award was presented by Mrs. Valentina Leskaj, Vice Chair of Albanian Parliament.