News - 19 October 2011 21:36

Plantagon awarded the Stevie Award Distinguished Honoree, in Abu Dhabi on October 11

Plantagon was honored in The 2011 International Business Awards, and was recognized at a gala ceremony in Abu Dhabi on 11 October, where Stevie Award trophies and Distinguished Honoree (honorable mention) medals were presented.

Plantagon was awarded Distinguished Honoree in the category "Food & Beverage" along with companies such as Carlsberg, Kanza Wine and Al Ghadeer Water Factory, etc. Cathegory winner was San Miguel Corporation.

The Stevie® Awards are the world's premier business awards, created to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working people worldwide. Beginning with The American Business Awards in 2002, the mission is to raise the profile of exemplary organizations and individuals among the press, the business community, and the general public.

The International Business Awards are overseen by a Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors that features prominent and accomplished professionals from around the world.

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Location House of Sweden, 2900 K Street NW, Washington DC, USA