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In January, the grandeur of Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana’s premier cultural and congress venue, set the stage for the highly anticipated Delo’s Personality of the Year award ceremony. Renowned for complex cultural and political events, Cankarjev dom once again provided the perfect backdrop for the award ceremony honouring Slovenia’s leading personalities, including athletes, altruistic humanitarians and artists.

This year, the award was bestowed upon Samo Zver, the Head of the Clinical Department of Hematology at the University Medical Centre Ljubljana, in honour of his outstanding contributions to medicine and dedication to advancing the field of hematology.

The event also celebrated the work of Delo’s journalists, who were recognised for their commitment to uncovering stories that inspire and inform. The award ceremony unfolded in the Grand Foyer of the venue, where the venue’s technical team ensured everything ran smoothly.

Matej Filipčič, the event producer, created a celebratory atmosphere with the scenery, selection of musicians and moderator. Together with the team of the Delo media house and Cankarjev dom’s team, they created an unforgettable event. The event once more showed why the venue is considered the leading venue for gala award ceremonies in Slovenia. By celebrating remarkable individuals, Delo’s Personality of the Year Award continues to honour those who embody innovation, dedication, and a profound impact on society.

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Photo: Blaž Samec/Delo

Engineer of the Year 2024

In Europe, only about a quarter of girls and three-quarters of boys choose engineering professions. With the “Engineer of the Year” selection, the organisers have been addressing the issue of the ‘invisibility’ of female engineers in society since 2012. The selection aims to showcase Slovenian female engineers, demonstrate their incredible achievements and highlight how their knowledge and work contribute to progress.

Among the 10 nominees, this year’s commission was convinced by Rebeka Kropivšek Leskovar, a Master of Information and Communication Technologies and a Development Engineer at the Interblock group, who was awarded the title Engineer of the Year 2024.

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“Rebeka’s story,” they wrote in the explanation, “shows that in today’s high-tech world, it is still possible to remain true to oneself, to have an open spirit, and to build a career path based on these principles.” Her motto: “If a spirit of exploration drives you, anything is possible.”

The award ceremony took place in the Linhart Hall of Cankarjev dom. Next month, the venue will also host the highly-anticipated Meetings Star Awards, a part of the Conventa trade show, where the leading regional hotels, destinations and individuals will be crowned.


Learn more about Cankarjev dom here.

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