Presidential patronage for Polish Economic Nobel Award ceremony

President Aleksander Kwaśniewski yesterday presented the winners of the Polish Economic Nobel Award with their trophies. This was the sixth such event, whereby the best companies are chosen as having contributed something outstanding in one of seven categories. Clothing company LPP was awarded the tile of The Best Polish Firm. Graphic paints producer Chespa was selected as The Best Small Polish Company, while the Best Exporter was Volkswagen Motor Polska. The Best Foreign Investment turned out to be International Paper Kwidzyn. During the ceremony, President Kwaśniewski said that yesterday's yes vote for EU accession was a good sign for the economy. However, the number of good companies like those awarded yesterday is growing, and it is becoming an increasing dilemma which to nominate and award. (www.onet.pl; Rzeczpospolita, p. B 4) M.M.