Catholic University of Croatia Wins EPL Award

The Catholic University of Croatia received the Eye on Positive Leadership Award (EPL Award)—a recognition for excellence in strategically managed business communication—at the Brand Awards Gala ceremony held as part of the BRAND FORUM conference on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
 

This recognition was established by PoslovniFM and the IMC Agency to reward leaders and companies that positively influence the business environment through managed communication. The aim of the EPL Award is to recognize and reward achievements and positive contributions made through managed and strategically driven business communication by small, medium, and large companies, institutions, associations, individuals, and professionals in the Republic of Croatia. Notably, the award recognizes entities that create added value, strengthen their market position, and build long-term trust among employees, partners, clients, and the public through communication. Additional weight and credibility are given to the awards by expert juries composed of prominent Croatian and international experts from the fields of business, branding, communications, and entrepreneurship.

For the University, this recognition holds special value as it confirms that the projects we develop can be compared with the best European practices, contributing to the visibility, recognizability, and reputation of our institution.
 

The award was accepted at the ceremony by Suzana Obrovac Lipar, PhD, Head of the Public Relations and Event Management Service, and Professor Ante Crnčević, Vice-Rector for University Quality, Identity, and Mission.

"The entire work of corporate communications, public relations, digital platform management, event organization, and the promotion of the entire University in 2025 was carried out by a team of just four people from the Public Relations and Event Management Service, as well as the recently established Digital Platforms and Internal Communication Service. That is why this award has a special meaning for us. It confirms that with dedication, a shared vision, and a lot of heart, excellent results can be achieved. However, this award is not just a recognition of our team. It also belongs to our colleagues, faculty, and students who are our best ambassadors—not because they have to be, but because they want to be. In the end, the greatest value of the Catholic University of Croatia is not our newly renovated Campus, projects, or campaigns, but its people," emphasized Suzana Obrovac Lipar.

Alongside the Catholic University of Croatia, the EPL Award was presented to the following companies and organizations: BioMania, the Croatian Mediation Association, Orqua, Europlakat, the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb, and Končar.