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The Employers Confederation's Director General Liga Mengelsone said that all award winners this year were characterized by innovation, modern technology, qualified staff. These are companies that understand the importance of social dialog, support local communities, and pursue responsible business principles.

In Latgale province, food producer Ariols has been named the best employer. Ariols employs almost a hundred workers in Ludza. Taking into consideration the current social and economic situation, the company's management tries to create jobs for young people in the region, and pays much attention to improving workers' qualifications.

Construction supplies maker Tenapors is the best employer in Zemgale this year, employing almost a hundred workers in Dobele. Beverage producer Cesu Alus has been named the best employer in Vidzeme, and Ventspils Nafta Terminals (Ventspils Oil Terminal) - in Kurzeme. In Riga Region, software developer X Infotech has been awarded as the best employer, while in Riga - Tele2 Shared Service Center.

The Riga Technical University has been named the best university training employers as the university cares for its employees and its graduates are well-educated professionals demanded on the labor market. To that end, the university has established the Engineer High School, takes active part in development of laws and regulations on science, and participates in the Researchers' Night events.

Of local governments, Adazi Region Council has been singled out as the best municipality for employers. The Rural Support Service was awarded as the public institution most forthcoming to business.

Finally, joint-stock power utility Latvenergo was named the best employer for the youth.