The selection criteria in evaluating the candidates include: social significance of their all-round professional activities, creation and implementation of new technological and production processes, proven economic benefits of their engineering activities, evidence of positive social results from their engineering activities. The performance of the nominees was reviewed and evaluated by a jury consisting of Prof. Georgi Popov – Chairman, and members: Prof. Kosta Boshnakov, M.Eng. Marin Antonov, Dr.Eng. Kremena Dedelyanova, Dr.Eng. Boyko Denchev and M.Eng. Nevena Doncheva. M.Eng. Milko Krastev participates in project teams for development and implementation of high-profile projects, mentoring and internship programmes. On the occasion of receiving this prominent award he said, ‘I hope that I will continue to develop my professional skills and gain practical mining experience in the future. This award is a great honour and recognition for me and my hard work.’