On 2 December Gostiny Dvor hosted the 10^th anniversary of Company of the Year, Russia’s main business prize-giving ceremony, organized by RBC media holding group. Prizes were awarded to 44 Russian companies. Among the participants in the awarding ceremony were leaders of Russian major companies, state officials and political and cultural celebrities.

TransContainer won the «Logistics and Cargo Transportation» prize.

Background information:

The aim of «Company of the Year» national prize is to enhance investment appeal of the Russian economy, help the prize-winning companies expand their business and improve their reputation and competitiveness both at home and abroad. Only the most prominent and active players of the Russian market are eligible for this prize. It highlights most successful strategies adopted by those who managed to foresee the major development trends of the Russian economy and used the knowledge to the advantage of their business. Organisers of the ceremony and members of the expert council make it their mission to acknowledge achievements of the companies that are developing a new image of the Russian business.

The Company of the Year has grown to become the most prestigious national business award. Competition among the prize claimants becomes tougher every year, and the victory is increasingly regarded as a mark of great honour. The prestige of the award is growing, making it an important factor affecting valuation of a company by investors.