Apart from the prestigous Małopolski Lider Przedsiębiorczości Społecznej title, during tonight's ceremony the jury shall also award local governments and companies supporting the development of Małopolska's social economies with a distinction.
Last year's winner was Stowarzyszenie Siemacha, awarded for operating Centrum Rozwoju Com-Com Zonn in Nowa Huta - a unique fusion of educational activities, sport and therapy.
The contest is primarily intended to promote Małopolska's best social enerprises which succesfully combine business activity with realization of planned social objectives. Non-government organisations, church's organizational units operating a business activity, cooperatives of blind and disabled, social cooperatives and non-profit companies can apply for the title. The leaureates recieve attractive monetary and material awards. The winnner can use Małopolski Lider Przedsiębiorczości Społecznej logo and title for a year.
Present during the award ceremony will be current marshall of Małopolskie Voivodeship Marek Sowa, vice marshall Roman Ciepiela, Regionalny Ośrodek Polityki Społecznej's director, Wioletta Wilimska.