The European Business Women’s Employers’ Association PEFA, in institutional partnership with the Ministry of National Defense, organizes, on November 12, 2026, at the Palace of the National Military Circle in Bucharest, the Excellence in Business 2026 Gala, a reference event dedicated to the recognition of performance, professional excellence and outstanding contribution to the development of the Romanian economy.
The Gala brings together representatives of central public authorities, diplomatic environment, financial institutions, leaders of large companies, entrepreneurs, personalities from the academic environment and representatives of civil society, in a framework of high institutional and economic representation.
Excellence is the result of an assumed vision, responsibility and ability to generate sustainable value for the economy and society. The Business Excellence Gala 2026 aims to bring to the fore the organizations and leaders who demonstrate that Romania has the resources, skills and vision necessary to build a sustainable economic future.
Andreea Negru, President of PEFA: “Excellence must be recognized, supported and transformed into a benchmark for the entire economy. The Business Excellence Gala is more than an awards event. It is a declaration of confidence in the potential of the Romanian economy, in the strength of entrepreneurship and in the ability of leaders to build, through vision and responsibility, projects with a real impact on society. Excellence is not a destination, but a permanent commitment to performance, integrity and progress. And our responsibility, as an employers’ organization, is to support this commitment and build solid bridges between entrepreneurship, institutions and society”.
Lorena Stoian, First Vice-President of PEFA: “Performance becomes truly valuable when it inspires, unites and generates opportunities for others. Behind every successful company are people, teams, courageous decisions and years of hard work. The Business Excellence Gala is about these people and their ability to turn ideas into results, challenges into solutions and ambitions into sustainable projects. We want this Gala to be a platform for connecting leaders, strengthening business relationships and developing new strategic partnerships. We believe in an economic environment where collaboration, professionalism and mutual respect are the foundation of success”.
Through its projects, PEFA promotes a leadership model based on competence, dialogue and responsibility, in which every valuable initiative can contribute to the development of the entire community. True excellence is not measured exclusively in financial results, but also in the impact we leave behind, in the people we inspire and in the opportunities we create for future generations.
20 awards dedicated to education, excellence and performance in business
At the Business Excellence 2026 Gala, 20 awards and distinctions of excellence will be awarded, which will recognize the outstanding performance of companies, institutions and leaders that contribute to the development and consolidation of Romania’s economy. The distinctions will highlight excellence in strategic areas such as energy, infrastructure, industry, financial services, technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainable development and corporate responsibility, reflecting the diversity, competitiveness and potential of the Romanian economic environment. A special moment of the Gala will be dedicated to excellence in education and performance in the national defense system. Young people from military educational institutions who have distinguished themselves through exceptional academic results and achievements, both nationally and internationally, will be rewarded.
At the same time, special distinctions will be awarded to the representatives of the national defense system, as a sign of appreciation for their professionalism, leadership and contribution to strengthening Romania’s security and stability. Through this initiative, the European Business Women’s Employers’ Association – PEFA reaffirms its commitment to promote excellence, meritocracy and responsible leadership, bringing to the fore successful models and good practices that inspire new generations, stimulate investments and entrepreneurship and strengthen strategic partnerships between the economic environment, public institutions, the education and defense systems. The Business Excellence Gala 2026 thus represents not only a celebration of performance, but also a platform for dialogue, recognition and collaboration, built around a common vision: a competitive, strong and future-oriented Romania.
The organization of the Excellence in Business 2026 Gala is possible due to the involvement of a significant number of partners from various economic sectors, who share the values of performance, professionalism and sustainable development: Institutional partner – Ministry of National Defense, supporting partners – BCR, Garanti BBVA, Pluxee Romania, CANCOM, PPC Romania, Exim Banca Românească, UNSAR, Electrica, Austrotherm, Cloud9 Evolution, International Alexander, Hidroelectrica, Transelectrica, ANSI, AES – Advanced Energy Services, L&A, DO Security, ADAA, L&A Leaders Forum, Light Tour, Diana Dragomir & Asociații, Magnolia.ro, Sabon, Bilbor, Cotnari, Pfanner, Royal Events, Cosmetrice, Chocoland, Laura Baldini, Natural Beauty by Laura Baldini, Amirah, Conivon, Epicurio.ro, Fitness Boutique, Rapid Medical, Galinni and Meidi. Media partners: Antena 3CNN, Agerpres, Financial Intelligence, Club Economic, Transilvania Business, Ziarul Bursa, IAMNews, stiripesurse.ro, News.ro, Profit.ro, InvesTenergy, The Diplomat, EM360, Clubantreprenor.ro, Focus Energetic, Money.ro, Energy Industry Reviews, NewsOne,.
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