New award ‘Entrepreneurs are worth their weight in gold’

As of today, entrepreneurs in The Hague with an anniversary of 50 years, or a multiple of 10 or 25 years above, can apply for a special award from the municipality.

With the award, the municipality wants to thank entrepreneurs for their hard work and commitment during this specific milestone in their business, an anniversary. The initiative for the award came from municipal councilor Ralf Sluijs of Hart voor Den Haag.

This ‘Entrepreneurs are Worth Their Gold’ award is especially for entrepreneurs. Both entrepreneurs and company employees can apply for the award.

Criteria for applying for the award

The award can be applied for by companies that are celebrating an anniversary of 50 years this year or a multiple of 10 or 25 years above that. It is also possible to apply for the award if the company closes down after more than 40 years.

Applications for the award must be made at least three months in advance. The award is presented during a company party or special occasion. It is not possible to apply for the award retroactively.

Please note: the award is only intended for entrepreneurs and not for foundations. The municipality has other options for this, such as: Start link: City tokenend of link. .

Presentation of medal of honor

The award is a physical print of honour, made by the Hague illustrator Boy Boelhouwer. The medal of honor will be presented by the mayor, a councilor or district director during a company party or other special moment. We would also like to put your company in the spotlight with a beautiful photo and portrait on our social media channels.

Apply for an award

Use the online form to apply for the award. In addition to the general information of the company and applicant, it is also mandatory to send proof of Chamber of Commerce registration. The form can be completed with or without eHerkenning.

Registration form Entrepreneurs are worth their weight in gold (External link)