Via Bona Award

The Via Bona Awards for Philanthropy are annual awards presented by the Via Foundation to acknowledge exemplary philanthropy of companies and individuals who have a history of strong support of the work of non-profit organizations in the Czech Republic.

This award is presented each September since 1997 at a ceremony held at the American Ambassador’s Residence in Prague. The Via Bona Award is given to those who serve as an example to others through their material and financial support, as well as their willingness to tread untried paths. These donors move the Czech Republic ever closer to the renewal of a healthy tradition of giving and philanthropy.

The Via Bona Awards are made possible with the support of Citibank and the Citigroup Foundation and in partnership with the Foundation for a Civil Society.

List of Award Winners

2006:

• Corporate Award (large companies): Metrostav a.s.
• Corporate Award (small- and medium- sized companies): Hobra - Školník
• Individual Award: Vlastimil Venclík
• Award for Innovative Projects: Skanska CZ Corporation
• Honorary Award: Vaclav and Marie Hora

• Honorable Mentions:

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2005:

• Corporate Award (large companies): Stavební spořitelna České spořitelny, a.s.
• Corporate Award (small- and medium- sized companies): Casta a.s.
• Award for Innovative Projects: ECE Projektmanagement G.m.b. H & Co. KG
• Individual Award: MUDr. Eva Hvížďalová
• Honorary Award: Silva and Oldrich Vasicek

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