As a public initiative the contest has been held since 2001 by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine to promote the best achievements of domestic enterprises and organizations in the field of environmental initiatives and improving environmental performance.

The selection criteria were very strict, therefore out of 110 contestants at the regional round were selected only 28, and 8 companies and organizations became the winners.

The awards were presented by Gennady Chyzhykov, President of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Svyatoslav Kurulenko, President of the Union of Environmental Auditors of Ukraine.

In the nomination "Introduction of cleaner production" was awarded PJSC "Rise Maksymko".

The environmental policy of the company is aimed at ensuring effective use and restoration of natural resources, environmental protection and environmental safety.

The company continuously examines existing production processes to assess their impact on the environment and the introduction of environmentally friendly technologies.

The award was received by Svitlana Schyborshch, Head of Environment and Galyna Titoruk, lead environmentalist.

In the category "System approach to management and implementation of cleaner production technologies" was awarded JSC "Myronivsky Hliboprodukt".

The company takes responsibility for all stages of the production process, and constantly upgrads technological processes.

From the start of construction of new enterprises in the course of their operation the interaction with stakeholders is one of the main objectives of the company.

The award was received by Oleksandr Semenets, chief ecologist.

In the nomination "The development of cleaner production technologies" was awarded LLC “KKNK “Technobud” (Lafarge Ukraine).

The company conducts a number of environmental measures to combat dust – major environmental problem of macadam enterprises; in recent years the company managed to reduce dust emissions by almost half.

The award was received by Alla Abramchuk, ecologist.

In the nomination "System approach to management and implementation of cleaner production technologies" was awarded SE "Sea Commercial Port "Yuzhny".

The environmental policy of the company is aimed at the efficient use of natural resources and reducing the negative impact on the environment. There have been developed the organizational and technical measures till 2020 to reduce natural gas consumption at the production sites.

The award was received by Tetiana Kurchenko, Deputy Director for health and safety, and Natalya Syomina, Head of Environment.

In the nomination "Ecological Initiative" was awarded Yuzhny Branch of SE "Administration of Seaports of Ukraine"

The enterprise introduces a number of environmental activities including cleaning waters of the sea port "Yuzhny" and the surrounding maritime areas from the effects of oil spills, solid residues and debris to ensure environmental safety, etc.

The award was received by Natalia Smilyanets, Head of Environment.

In the nomination "System approach to management and implementation of cleaner technologies and production" was awarded PJSC "ArcelorMittal Kryvy Rih". The award was accepted by Dmitry Mankov, deputy director of the department (Water protection) by the Environmental Protection Department of the Environment.

The company annually conducts complex environmental activities to ensure the effective operation of production with minimal impact on the environment. The costs for capital construction and repairs of environmental facilities of the company make about 20% of total investment in the technical re-equipment of the company.

In the nomination "System approach to management and implementation of cleaner technologies and production" was awarded SE "Illichivsk Sea Commercial Port".

With a view to the introduction of energy saving technologies were built three solid fuel boilers. The enterprise constantly improves the processes of loading and unloading and introduces new technical solutions and training.

The award was received by Lyudmila Polishchuk, Head of environmental protection and safety.

In the nomination "System approach to management and implementation of cleaner production technologies" was awarded PJSC "Ivanofrankivskcement".

The enterprise is constantly improving, modernizing and replacing fixed assets and processes, taking into account the advanced environmental technology and the requirements of environmental legislation; the environmental measures are implemented in accordance with the environmental program of the company.

The award was received by Stanislav Korchynsky, Head of safety and environment.