At the 11th Forum of Social Innovations, awards were presented to companies that have demonstrated, through their example, how the business sector can contribute to the development of social entrepreneurship in Serbia. Twelve companies received recognition for their efforts, which included various forms of support – from philanthropic activities and integrating social enterprises into supply chains and procurement processes, to sharing data relevant for the sector’s growth.
The award recipients are: Bambi, Banca Intesa Belgrade, Coca-Cola HBC Serbia, Delta Holding, Gomex d.o.o., Elixir Group, Erste Bank, Gecić Law, NLB Komercijalna Banka, UniCredit Bank Serbia, Nestlé Adriatic S d.o.o., and Lidl Serbia.
The Forum emphasized that cooperation between the business sector and social enterprises is of key importance for strengthening sustainable development and creating a society of equal opportunities. The awardees represent a strong example of this collaboration, which helps shape the social economy in Serbia and encourages further growth of the sector. Their contribution is also highly significant for the social enterprise support program being developed within the Invest for Change project, which was also presented on this occasion.
We extend our congratulations to all the recipients of this important recognition and our gratitude to all companies that actively support the development of social entrepreneurship and impact-driven businesses in Serbia. Their commitment and collaboration prove that together we can build a more sustainable and fairer society.
The 2025 Social Innovations Forum is part of the Invest for Change project, implemented by Impact Europe with the support of the European Union, in partnership with Smart Kolektiv and other Western Balkans partners. The Forum is traditionally organized in cooperation with the Responsible Business Forum, and this year also with the support of the Sidro Foundation.
