The Bulgarian PR agency М3 Communications Group, Inc. has been bestowed the Public Relations Agency of the Year in Europe title.

The prize was received from the 8th edition of the international business awards - Stevie Awards 2011.

The Stevie Awards honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working people worldwide by raising the profile of exemplary organizations and individuals among the press, the business community, and the general public.

М3 Communications Group, Inc. is the first ever Bulgarian PR agency to be honored with the prestigious title while the CEO of the company, Maxim Behar, is among the finalists in the category "Executive Director of the Year."

"The prize backs my trust in the professionalism and the creativity of the Bulgarian PR business, which is in no way inferior of the European and global competition. After over 16 years in the business, and many distinctions for our company, this recognition is an award for the unwaivering quality of our services and the uncompromisingly high standards we set," says Behar.

The members of the Board of Stevie Awards selected the winners among 3 000 nominations from over 40 countries. The preliminary selection process lasted two months including judges from all over the world.

The Stevie Award trophies and Distinguished Honoree (honorable mention) medals will be presented at a gala ceremony in Abu Dhabi on October 11.

More about the Stevie Awards read HERE.