Premium Safety Solution leader recognised for advancing workplace safety, responsible leadership and sustainable business practices across North Macedonia.
Every thriving business is built on people.
Behind every efficient workplace, every flourishing company, and every daring entrepreneur is the vision of providing conditions in which employees feel safe, comfortable and able to work responsibly. When innovation makes all the noise, it is the sustainable companies that give equal attention to the safety of their people and building robust infrastructure for operations.
This is what drives Marija Kukunoska as an entrepreneur.
As the General Manager of Premium Safety Solution, she has been committed to making the organizations that work with her more effective when it comes to ensuring their safety and making the business sustainable and resilient. For such achievements, Marija has been honored as the Green Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Western Balkans Women Entrepreneurs Awards.
This award is presented to those women entrepreneurs who have added economic and social value to the Western Balkans region. The success of Marija is indicative of how important sustainability has become today in entrepreneurship and how sustainability includes much more than being environmentally conscious.
Building Stronger Businesses Through Safety
In most organisations, workplace safety is perceived as a legal obligation. In the case of Marija Kukunoska, it is an important element when creating a thriving and sustainable organisation.
Premium Safety Solution assists organisations in improving occupational safety and health, fire safety, risk assessment, training of employees, and regulatory compliance. The contribution of Premium Safety Solution helps organisations assess their risks, develop better procedures within and provide their employees with the feeling of being safe and supported.
This practical strategy makes it possible for companies to concentrate on growth while not forgetting about safety.
Leadership Rooted in Responsibility
Entrepreneurship is typically related to innovation, investment, and growth. However, successful entrepreneurship cannot ignore the factor of responsibility.
Marija has been advocating the idea of the necessity of preventing rather than reacting and urging companies to focus on preparation, training, and good safety systems. Such an attitude to business can help enterprises reduce risks and build a safer working environment for their workers.
She understands that building a responsible business presupposes establishing a relationship based on trust – the one between an employer and his/her employees, a company and its clients.
Why This Recognition Matters
Awarding the Green Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 title goes far beyond personal success. It is a testament to the increasing understanding that the safety of the work environment, health and proper management of business are necessary for economic prosperity.
In Europe and Western Balkan countries, corporations are realising that sustainable development is not only a question of finance but also of having safe work environments, proper corporate governance and people protection.
This year’s award winner Marija Kukunoska confirms that entrepreneurs who work quietly to improve the standards in businesses have an equal impact on the economy of the region.
Creating Lasting Impact Beyond Compliance
The activities of Premium Safety Solution are not limited to assisting companies in fulfilling their legal responsibilities.
Through its professional training, safety management and prevention activities, the company helps develop a sense of responsibility within different industries. Additionally, the company assists educational establishments in fostering professional development and the training of future professionals in occupational health and safety.
Such comprehensive contribution is a result of the company’s vision, which assumes that safe workplaces lead to strong organizations, healthy communities and sustainable economic growth.
An Inspiration for Business Leaders
Each entrepreneur has his or her own way of making a mark.
One develops technologies. Another comes up with creative products or revolutionizes an industry.
The contribution of Marija Kukunoska shows that leadership can also be gauged on the basis of how good one is at providing safety and minimizing risks for other people.
It gives a very important lesson to all entrepreneurs across the Western Balkans region: success needs leadership, proper planning and concern for others.
Congratulations from KOLEKR Insights
On behalf of the whole KOLEKR Insights team, we sincerely congratulate MARIJA KUKUNOSKA for winning the award of Green Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 at the RCC Western Balkans Women Entrepreneurs Awards.
This richly deserved award is a testament to Marija’s commitment to safe workplaces and responsible business practices. This is an excellent achievement for all of you, and on behalf of the Premium Safety Solution team and all of us from KOLEKR Insights, I wish you continued success.
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About the RCC Western Balkans Women Entrepreneurs Awards
The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Western Balkans Women Entrepreneurs Awards recognise exceptional women entrepreneurs who are driving innovation, strengthening businesses and creating positive economic and social impact across the Western Balkans. The awards celebrate leadership, resilience and entrepreneurial excellence while encouraging greater participation of women in business throughout the region.
