The awards ceremony was held on 18 November in the Ziemia Rybnicka Theatre.The Black Diamond is an honourable prize awarded to the best businesses, as well as individuals and institutions which are the toast of our region.This year’s competition attracted 19 companies from across the Silesia region, from among of which, 9 winners were selected.Black Diamonds are awarded each year to companies, which not only undergo a dynamic development, but also can boast of specific international achievements. These are also thecompanies which protect the environment, introduce technological innovations, engage in charitable activities and efficiently fight with unemployment.Businesses, institutions and individuals who received the awards are those who create a new economical image of Silesia which depicts it as a region with a thriving economy, great human resources, and the one which is concerned with sustainable development.

The competition was organised by the Industrial and Commercial Chamber — Rybnik.