Polin Waterparks was awarded as one of the top ten in Europe for the Import/Export Category and the honour comes at the end of a year-long journey for the company which began when the competition engaged with over 33,000 companies from 34 countries at the entry stage in spring last year.
During the year, it was chosen as a National Champion, took part in a public vote that generated almost 250,000 votes from people across the globe, and was named a Ruban d'Honneur finalist in February. For being one of the top ten in its field, Polin Waterparks was honoured at the Gala ceremony which celebrated Europe's best.
Basar Pakis, General Manager of Polin Waterparks, said: "We are extremely proud to be chosen as one of the top businesses in Europe. This is a major accolade for us and our country as The European Business Awards programme is widely recognised as one of the most challenging competitions in Europe presided over by an esteemed panel of judges.''
Founded in Istanbul in 1976, Polin Waterparks is one of the world leaders in the design, manufacturing, engineering and installation of waterparks and waterslides. The company has completed more than 2,500 waterpark projects in 100 countries around the world, and currently the largest waterslide supplier to Eurasia.
Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards said:"These companies are Europe's best. They demonstrate innovation, ethics and financial success and are brilliant examples of the growth potential for European business in a competitive global marketplace. Together they are creating a better future for us all. Huge congratulations to Polin Waterparks for their success."
Jean Stephens, CEO of RSM International, the sixth largest global network of independent audit, tax and consulting firms, and long-term sponsors of the awards, said: "At RSM, we believe it is important to champion business excellence as successful and thriving companies are an integral force in driving growth and stimulating economies. The Ruban D'Honneur recipients and overall category winners have demonstrated extraordinary entrepreneurialism, innovation, leadership and business acumen. All those involved are a credit to their country and we wish them every success for the future."
RSM, with a presence in 42 European countries, has been a sponsor of the European Business Awards since its inception. The competition's primary purpose is to celebrate and promote business excellence, and support the development of a stronger and more successful business community throughout Europe.Additional sponsors and partners of the Awards include ELITE and PR Newswire. Further support on the night of the Awards came from SDL and Sysdoc.
About the European Business Awards:
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- It celebrates and endorses individuals' and organisations' success
- It provides and promotes examples of excellence for the business community to aspire to
- It engages with the European business community to create debate on key issues
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