On May 2, 2023, the Swiss Venture Club (SVC) business network awarded around 1,100 invited guests from business, science, politics and culture at the KKL Luzern for the ninth time the Prix SVC Central Switzerland. At the beginning of the year, the fourteen-strong expert jury headed by Urban Camenzind, government councilor and economics director of the canton of Uri, selected six finalists from around 100 companies in the region. The winner of the Prix SVC Central Switzerland 2023 is PIRMIN JUNG Schweiz AG from Sursee, which has been developing and promoting building with wood for over 25 years. Second place went to InfoGuard AG based in Baar and Stöckli Swiss Sports AG from Malters (LU) took third place. EVZ Holding AG was awarded a diploma together with BACHMANN FORMING AG from Hochdorf and Trihow AG from Rotkreuz.

“For us, the nomination for the Prix SVC was a huge honor in itself. We are proud that we are one of the six winners who were able to prevail in a multi-stage selection process from around 100 companies in the region," says EVZ CEO Patrick Lengwiler. «This shows that the entrepreneurial achievements of the EVZ are recognized and appreciated. It's much more than an ice hockey club. As a young and innovative company, we have grown steadily in recent years and have become an important employer in the canton of Zug.» The EVZ employs around 100 permanent employees, almost 300 part-time employees and over 230 officials in the areas of sports, management, young talent and gastronomy. "We congratulate PIRMIN JUNG Schweiz AG on winning the Prix SVC, and we would also like to congratulate the other award winners, especially our gold sponsor InfoGuard AG."

The sponsor and initiator of the Prix SVC awards is the Swiss Venture Club, an independent association for the promotion and support of KMUs in Switzerland. With the Prix SVC Central Switzerland, it honors exemplary KMUs that impress with their innovative products and services, their corporate culture, the quality of their employees and management, and a sustainable track record. A prerequisite for the nomination by the jury is a strong anchoring in the region.

Image: Robert Hausmann / event photographers