On Friday (15 September) the award gala took place awards of the third edition of the "Helmsman 2023" competition, organized by BGK. The idea of the competition is to distinguish organizations that plan long-term and promote best business and social practices. In this edition, the additional emphasis is placed on There was a thread related to dealing with the war on the eastern border and support for refugees.

The city of Ełk was among the winners competition in the category of Helmsman Friendly Administration and received a distinction for activities carried out for the benefit of our residents and citizens of Ukraine. Distinction also received the Pro-Medica Hospital in Ełk Sp. z o. o. in the category of Security Helmsman Health.

The competition is addressed to companies, local governments, hospitals, administration, as well as non-governmental organizations. Awards are in categories:

• Helmsman Green Transformation,

• Helmsman Export

• Helmsman Investment

• Helmsman social responsibility,

• Helmsman Friendly administration,

• Helmsman Health

• Reward special BGK: Helmsman 3W – water, hydrogen, coal.