Awards and Acknowledgements

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2022

Pride of Croatia — Humanitarian Association “Fra Mladen Hrkac” and Ana Ljubas

Pride of Croatia is an award that is awarded every year to people from the Republic of Croatia for courageous and selfless deeds and initiatives. This recognition for honesty, kindness, humanity and courage was established in 2005 by the daily newspaper 24sata, and in 2008 the association Pride of Croatia was founded, which brings together the winners of this prestigious award. Our Association and Ana Ljubas, Assistant Director for Nursing and Head Nurse of KBC Zagreb, have been declared the winners of the “Pride of Croatia” award for 2021, thanks to the organization and implementation of the procurement of children's electric cars for the youngest patients in the Clinical Hospital Center Zagreb within the project “Joy in the Hospital Environment”.

2020

Faces of Goodness — Ivan Soldo, President of the Association

The Jutarnji list and PPD campaign pays tribute to all those who have brightened their days to their surroundings with their selfless work and energy.

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2017

Večernjakov's seal Pride of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Humanist category — Ivan Soldo, president of the association

The award is given to the most outstanding individuals who actively work and contribute to the well-being of Bosnia and Herzegovina through their work. It is awarded by the Večernji list of BiH within the framework of the event Večernjak's Seal as one of the largest social events in BiH and one of the most important events of its kind in the region.

2017

Award “Didak” — Humanitarian Association “Fra Mladen Hrkac”

The Franciscan Province of Herzegovina grants recognition to persons or institutions who follow the figure and work of Fr Didak Buntić, as one of the greatest sons, friars and enlighteners of Herzegovina, in the fields of political, humanitarian, economic, scientific and cultural activities and to the person who is responsible for promoting his image and works. The award was presented at the ceremonial academy in Zagreb on the occasion of the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the action to save children from hunger led by Fr Didak Buntić.

2016

“European Citizen” Award — Humanitarian Association “Fra Mladen Hrkac”

Since 2008, the European Citizen Award has been awarded by the European Parliament in recognition of outstanding achievements in promoting European values and identity, better mutual understanding, solidarity and stronger connectivity of the citizens of the Member States. The association was nominated by the then MEP Davor Ivo Stier.