During the ceremony on Tuesday, the owner of the Naftalin company that manufacturers work uniforms and employs 75 workers, Maslac-Petricevic was proclaimed this year's winner in the "Inspiring business woman of the year" award.
The most promising businesswoman of the year is Selma Smajic who owns the Ures company based in the northern coastal town of Umag. Growing herbs and berries and flowers is the core business of Smajic's company.
Anamarija Cicarelli owns the Split based Interligo company and was proclaimed the best "micro company." Cicarelli's company provides counselling for small businesses in tourism, mostly those providing accommodation.
Tihana Smitran was awarded in the Best Start-Up category with her Amulet Studio providing marketing, innovative media solutions for local and foreign clients. This year Smitran opened a branch office in Estonia.