Celebrating Young Talent: The 2nd CBN Young Dragon Awards

The anticipation is building for the 2nd CBN Young Dragon Awards, the largest business event for individuals under 40 in Cyprus. Scheduled for February 19, 2026, this prestigious ceremony will take place at the Nicosia Municipal Theater, where the winners will be unveiled. The event promises to be a vibrant celebration of innovation, leadership, and achievement among the island’s young professionals.

Invitation to the Public

The awards ceremony will commence at 6:30 PM, and the public is warmly invited to attend. This is a unique opportunity to witness the recognition of outstanding young leaders who are shaping the future of business in Cyprus. To secure your complimentary invitation, simply click here. Please note that all requests are subject to internal committee approval, so act quickly to ensure your spot at this momentous occasion.

Honoring Excellence

The CBN Young Dragon Awards aim to honor professionals and executives under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional achievement and commitment to their fields. This year, the Awards Committee has meticulously selected three finalists in each of the ten award categories, showcasing the diverse talents and contributions of young leaders across various sectors.

Categories and Finalists

This year’s awards feature 30 finalists, each vying for the coveted Dragon Award in the following categories:

Construction and Real Estate

• Marija Butkute – Chief Operating Officer (COO) – AGG Luxury Homes
• Mariella Mavronikola – Project Manager – INEX
• Kyriaki Christodoulou – Group Finance Director – Pafilia Property Developers Ltd

Financial Services

• Katerina Economidou – Manager Cards – Bank of Cyprus
• Leonid Bibin – Deputy Chief Financial Officer – Freedom24
• Phanos Vladimirou – Senior Investment Specialist – Athlos Capital Investment Services Ltd

Gaming

• Roman Gurskiy – Managing Director – GEM Capital
• Boris Burangulov – Executive Producer – MY.GAMES
• Anton Gorodetsky – Head of Industry Relations – MY.GAMES

Professional Services

• Stefanos Michael – Partner, Head of Technology Consulting Services – EY Cyprus Advisory Services Limited
• Dimitris Shakallis – HR Manager – Trident Trust Company (Cyprus) Limited
• George Economides – Head Partner at E & G Economides LLC and Vice-Chairman of Totalserve Management Ltd

Services

• Nadia Ivanova – Chief Communications Officer – Unlimit
• Michalis Zoumides – Marketing Executive & NFR Manager – Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee)
• Kikis Ioannou – Assistant Marketing Manager – Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited

Shipping

• Lukas Drumm – Projects and Platform Services Director – Columbia Group
• George Prastitis – Head of Finance & HR – OSM Thome
• Andreas Alvanis – Deputy CEO – Fameline Holding Group

Technology

• Maria Kalli – Manager Digital Trust Services – JCC Payment Systems Ltd
• Ekaterina Korneeva – Enterprise Customer Success Manager – Wrike
• Tanya Romanyukha – General Manager – TechIsland

Tourism, Hotel, Leisure, Food and Beverage

• Yiannis Stefanou – Assistant Food & Beverage Manager of AMARA 5* Hotel – Stademos Hotels Ltd
• Gina Vassiliades – Lifestyle Manager – Minthis Clubhouse Ltd
• Marios Kolokasides – CEO – ZK FOODS (joint venture with Zorbas Group)

Trading and Manufacturing

• Dr Ioannis Lambrou – Technology Director – FirePro
• Nasia Theophilou – Finance and Operations Director – C.G. Papaloisou Ltd
• Dr Panagiotis Charalambous – Environment and Sustainability Topics – Charalambides Christis Ltd

Special Award: Young Dragon Entrepreneur

• Maria Terzi – MALLOC
• Styliana Charalambous – Selfmade Finance
• Christopher Barnett, Christos Ellinas, Eleni Christofi, Neo Barnett & Peter Anders Hvass – Cyprus Comic Con

A Night to Remember

The CBN Young Dragon Awards not only recognize individual excellence but also celebrate the collective potential of young professionals in Cyprus. With the support of sponsors like ECOMMBX and partners such as Nespresso and Range Rover, the event is set to be a grand affair. The organizers, IMH and CBN, have worked tirelessly to create a platform that highlights the achievements of the next generation of leaders.

As the date approaches, excitement continues to build. Join us on February 19, 2026, at the Nicosia Municipal Theater to witness the unveiling of the winners and to celebrate the future of business in Cyprus. Don’t forget to request your invitation here and be part of this extraordinary evening!