iVote, the leading provider of election management, e-commerce and e-learning systems, has been named as a National Champion from Macedonia in the European Business Awards, sponsored by RSM International. It is supported by businesses leaders, academics, media and political representatives from across Europe.

iVote as a fast growing IT company, competed with the best national businesses to win the accolade of representing Macedonia in the UKTI Award for Innovation.

The European Business Awards is the largest and the most significant cross-sector business recognition program. This year it is engaged with over 24,000 businesses from 33 European countries. 709 companies from across Europe have been named as National Champions and are going through to the second phase of the competition.

“We are honoured to receive this prestigious award. Our constant drive for innovative solutions and techniques was recognized and brought us to the second phase of the competition as a representative of Macedonia in the category of UKTI Award for Innovation. In the next phase we will showcase iVote’s best practices and business potential for international growth- said Tomislav Zografski, CEO of iVote.

“Congratulations to iVote, it is a great achievement to be named National Champion and we wish them luck in the next stage.- said Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards. “The European Business Awards is going from strength to strength, inspiring businesses to greater success and helping to improve the competitive edge of companies across Europe.”

Jean Stephens, CEO of RSM International, said: “Every year this competition gets tougher and more competitive as more companies, of varied sizes and across all sectors, chose to compete in this prestigious competition. With the increased number of entries and countries, this year looks to become the toughest Awards yet. It will be exciting to watch as we move through to the next round.”

Supported since their inception by lead sponsor and promoter RSM International, the seventh largest audit, tax and advisory network worldwide with a major presence across Europe , the European Business Awards was set up to recognise and reward excellence, best practice and innovation across the European business community.