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30 Apr 2025

New entities added to National Board of Honor in Minsk

MINSK, 30 April (BelTA) – Minsk hosted the official opening the updated National Board of Honor, which features 60 new entities that demonstrated outstanding social and economic performance in 2024, on 30 April in the run-up to Labor Day, BelTA has learned.

The tradition of putting the best of the best to the National Board of Honor was revived about 25 years ago. Since then, leading regions and enterprises have been selected annually. This year’s winners were announced following the signing of Decree No. 168 by the head of state on 23 April. The winning entities are Grodno Oblast, Minsk Oblast, Mogilev Oblast and the city of Minsk, as well as Zhabinka District of Brest Oblast, Verkhnedvinsk District of Vitebsk Oblast, Smorgon District of Grodno Oblast, Minsk District and Nesvizh District of Minsk Oblast, the city of Brest, Moskovsky District of Brest and Moskovsky District of Minsk. The National Board of Honor consistently features leading organizations from various economic sectors. This year, it has included nine enterprises of manufacturing industry, nine - of agriculture and fishery, three construction companies, two forestry enterprises, and 24 service-sector organizations.

The Borisov experimental forestry enterprise and the Klichev forestry enterprise have been added to the National Board of Honor. Svetlana Chereichik, deputy head for ideological work of the Klichev forestry enterprise, has been part of the organization for two decades and describes the 400-member team as close-knit and truly united. Their dedication has driven the enterprise’s success.

Mirza Choloyan, director of the Osipovichi Transport Engineering Plant, attributes his team’s success to responsibility and hard work. The company primarily produces railway cars, containers, and tanks for a wide range of cargo, exporting approximately 95% of its products.

Verkhnedvinsk District made significant strides in social and economic development last year. Deputy Chairperson of the District Executive Committee Natalya Demeshko credits the district’s achievements to record-high investments of Br110 million in 2024.

"We are implementing numerous investment projects, with ambitious plans for the next five years," she said. "We are building two dairy complexes, reconstructing the Verkhnedvinsk Butter and Cheese Factory as part of the One District - One Project initiative, and developing highly productive agricultural operations, including plans for marbled beef production. Tourism is also expanding, with the Krasny Bor resort aiming to double its capacity. We are improving our transport infrastructure, as our district borders Latvia, and Beltamozhservice plans to construct a transport and logistics center here."

The updated National Honor Board also includes organizations fulfilling vital social functions. This year, the Zvezdny care home in Babinichi and the Postavy social service center have been honored. According to Belarusian Deputy Labor and Social Protection Minister Marina Artemenko, the social sector is the heart of our society, providing care for everyone: from children to the elderly.

"Belarus has 146 social service centers and 89 care homes, meaning those on the Board of Honor truly represent the best of the best," she highlighted. “For instance, the Zvezdny care home in Babinichi has currently eight workshops and 26 different activity groups, ensuring that residents remain engaged and connected rather than feeling isolated. Such initiatives are incredibly valuable."

As the Belarusian Economy Ministry emphasized, the National Board of Honor is a token of public recognition of the significant contribution of administrative and territorial units and enterprises to the social and economic development of the country. Being featured on the National Board of Honor offers stimuli for achieving even better results in the future.