Locals from Pirovac Win as Many as Three Awards at the Zlatna Boula 2025 Ceremony

The ceremonial award presentation of Zlatna Boula 2025 was held yesterday at the Interpretation Centre of St. James Cathedral Civitas Sacra in Šibenik. The awards are traditionally presented by the Šibenik-Knin County Tourist Board to recognise those who stand out for excellence, long-standing quality, and a significant contribution to the development of tourism in the county.

The awards were presented by Krešimir Šakić, Director of the Šibenik-Knin County Tourist Board, and Paško Rakić, Prefect of Šibenik-Knin County and President of the County Tourist Board, who emphasised the importance of sustainable and responsible tourism development, preservation of local identity, and cooperation among all stakeholders in creating a high-quality tourism offer.

A particular source of pride for Pirovac is the fact that locals from Pirovac won as many as three prestigious awards this year, confirming the quality, hospitality, and strong tourism story of the destination.

The award for Olive Oil Tasting Room of the Year 2025 was presented to OPG Uroda from Pirovac, owned by Krešimir Uroda. His work is rooted in a love for olive growing inherited from his late father. After spending 30 years in Čakovec, he returned to his hometown to continue the family tradition in the olive grove planted by his father in 2010. Today, OPG Uroda manages 600 olive trees and produces premium olive oil, awarded multiple gold medals in Croatia and abroad. His oils have won gold awards several times at the prestigious NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition in New York, confirming outstanding quality and dedication to every stage of production. Krešimir Uroda was also a finalist for the Zlata vrijedan award and regularly opens his olive grove to pupils and students from all over Croatia, enthusiastically introducing them to the process of olive cultivation and oil production.

The Excellence in Agency Business 2025 award was presented to Dijana Kurtov-Čubrić, owner of the tourist agency Makirina turist d.o.o. For more than 30 years, she has been dedicated to promoting Pirovac and developing tourism in the area. Through her extensive experience, tireless enthusiasm, and genuine love for her hometown, she has made an invaluable contribution to the recognition of Pirovac as an attractive and authentic tourist destination. Through numerous projects, partnerships, and promotional activities, Dijana Kurtov-Čubrić has become synonymous with Pirovac tourism and a true ambassador of her place.

The Best Host in Family Accommodation 2025 award was presented to Pave Barić, together with his wife Mara, for their Old Family House located in the very centre of Pirovac. After recently being named the best hosts of Šibenik-Knin County in Dubrovnik, this local-level recognition further confirms their exceptional hospitality, warmth, and dedication to every guest. Their accommodation, designed with special attention to tradition and authenticity, represents a true example of how family tourism can be developed with soul and identity.

- On behalf of the Pirovac Tourist Board, we extend our sincere congratulations to all the award winners. Through their work, effort, knowledge, and dedication, they have fully deserved these prestigious recognitions. They are true examples of excellence and genuine promoters of tourism in Pirovac, contributing through their activities to the development of the destination, the preservation of local values, and the creation of a positive image of Pirovac as a place of top quality, hospitality, and authentic experience – emphasised Igor Bergam, Director of the Pirovac Tourist Board.