®ilina, 18.5.2004
On May 18, 2004, Ing. Jozef lazar, SSE Director for Human Resources, was awarded the price "Employer Benevolent to Family" by Mr. Kaník, the Minister of Work and Social Issues. SSE ®ilina scored second in the category "Most creative measures for families".

Most creative measures for families
1. place, Volkswagen Slovakia, a.s. Bratislava
2. place, Stredoslovenská energetika, a.s.
3. place, PosAm, spol. s.r.o. Bratislava

SSE was awarded the prize for its support to child-care facilities:
company kindergarten
reimbursement of half of the operation costs of the kindergarten
contribution for new-born children
The project was advertised in the press. We know companies that were awarded the prize last year and we also knew they had a clear idea on their social policy. We participated in the contest because we knew we would be successful and able to compete with the best.
Ing. Jozef Lazar
Director for Human Resources