BESCO’s Hall of Fame

BESCO’s Hall of Fame

  • Ivo Tsenov / Hall of Fame 2024

    SiteGround

  • Raycho Raychev / Hall of Fame 2025

    Endurosat

Nomination criteria

  • 1

    Nominations

    March 30 – April 30, 2026, everyone in the BESCO community will be able to nominate an entrepreneur who has made a lasting positive impact on Bulgaria's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

  • 2

    Selection

    The 15 candidates with the most nominations will be presented to a special jury of experts and ecosystem leaders.

  • 3

    Jury Evaluation

    A carefully selected jury of entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders ranks their top three nominees. Each ranking carries a different number of points. After all votes are counted, five finalists are selected, including the overall winner. Each year, only one entrepreneur earns a place in the BESCO Hall of Fame.

  • 4

    Preparation & presentation

    The finalists take part in a process of filming, interviews, and content production that showcases their achievements and contribution to Bulgaria's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Their stories come to life during the official BESCO Hall of Fame ceremony, where the winner is announced.

Nomination and Award Process

The nomination and award process is structured in clear, well-defined steps to ensure full transparency and fairness at every stage.

Jury Members

Formed by BESCO's long-standing partners and supporters, the jury brings together more than 40 accomplished investors, founders, and business leaders among the most respected and recognizable figures in Bulgaria's entrepreneurial ecosystem.