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Business excellence

Renowned and recognized excellence

Our strong sense of responsibility and reliability means that business excellence is a hallmark of the Riko brand. Business excellence is the ultimate goal of everything we do and is planned already at the launch of each and every project.

This dedication to business excellence keeps us focused at every step and it applies equally to our relations with everyone we work with, from our own employees and customers to our broader natural and social environments.

Our commitment to business excellence is an integral part of growth and forward-looking development. And it shows – our efforts have won many awards and received widespread recognition .

Jubilee Medal of the Republic of Belarus

RIKO CEO Janez Škrabec was awarded the Jubilee Medal to mark the 100th anniversary of diplomatic services in Belarus. The award was presented to Mr Škrabec by the Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Slovenia HE. Exc Mrs. Alena Kupčina.

Honorary title 'Management Lecturer in Practice'

Prof. Danica Purg, Dikrector of the IEDC-Bled Business School, Faculty of Graduate Studies in Management, awards Janez Skrabec the honorary title of 'Management Lecturer in Practice'.

Riko named the most respected employer in the construction industry

Riko was awarded the title of the most respected employer in the construction industry.

Manager of the year 2017

The Management Board of the Slovenian Managers Association elected Janez Škrabec, director of Riko, as Manager of the year 2017.

»Best manager and best company of the year«

Janez Škrabec, the director of the company Riko, and the company Riko received the prestigious European award »Best manager and best company of the year« from the Independent Agency for the promotion of managers.

Award for outstanding achievement in business

In 2007, the Slovene daily newspaper Finance awards RIKO CEO Janez Škrabec an award for outstanding achievement in business

Award of the Slovene Chamber of Commerce for outstanding achievement in business

In 2008, the Slovene Chamber of Commerce awards RIKO CEO Janez Škrabec an award for outstanding economic and entrepreneurial achievement.

Friendship medal

The President of the Russian Federation awards RIKO CEO Janez Škrabec with the Medal of Friendship, one of the highest recognitions given by the state.

Among the 23 New Global Philanthropists

In his book The New Philanthropists (London, 2006), Charles Handy dedicates an entire chapter to Janez Škrabec and his work as a generous patron of the arts and social programs, placing him among some pretty impressive company.

Patron of the year

In 2010, the newspaper Finance bestows its prestigious title of Patron of the Year on Janez Škrabec.

Golden thread

In 2013, the RIKO company receives the Golden Thread for best Slovenian employer.

Pro universitate labacensi

In 2008, the University of Ljubljana awards Janez Škrabec the Pro Universitate Labacensi medal for his contribution to the development of the University of Ljubljana.

Top Manager

At the Capital 2011 Financial Fair, Janez Škrabec is named Top Manager from a selection of nominees drawn up by 40 journalists from the business and economics departments of Slovenia’s largest media.

Russian Slava (Glory) Award

In 2014, Janez Škrabec receives the international Russian Slava award for preserving and cultivating commercial and cultural ties between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Slovenia.

En.Odmev Award

The Energetika.NET portal, in cooperation with the credit rating agency Bisnode, awards Riko the En.Odmev Award for successful, responsible, and sustainable business leadership.