On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag, he was awarded the Croatian Charter for Special Merit for Sport and its Promotion in the Republic of Croatia and the World.
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag, the tournament was awarded by the special Plaque for special merit in sport and sport`s promotion in the Republic of Croatia and worldwide.
The President of the Republic of Croatia, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, on the occasion of Croatian Statehood Day, handed out honors and acknowledgments to distinguished individuals from all areas of public action. This acknowledgment expresses gratitude and respect for the efforts and waivers that have resulted in exceptional successes in different areas.
Acknowledgment on behalf of Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag was accepted by Neven Staver, president of the Tournament Organizing Committee and chairman of the Board of Plava Laguna, along with Lawrence Frankopan, Tournament Director, and Vili Bassanese, mayor of the City of Umag.
Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag has confirmed for the 30th year the position of sports promoter, but also the best promoter of Croatian tourism. Every year, it attracts more and more guests, both world and local media, and continuously invests in the quality and variety of program.