Now it’s your turn to cast your vote for the one you believe is the best.
Our expert jury, consisting of Gordan Kolak, Medeja Lončar, Zsuzsanna Ortutay, Darko Tipurić, and Nela Vlahinić, had the difficult task of selecting the top five among 11 outstanding and inspiring women who made it to the shortlist. With their knowledge, energy, and professionalism, they have been shaping the Croatian energy sector throughout 2025.
The decision came down to fine margins, and here they are, in alphabetical order, the best of the best:
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Slavica Bardić, HELB
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Ivana Grbeša, E.ON Croatia
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Ana Mandić, KONČAR
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Maja Pokrovac, Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia
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Martina Tuschl, Hydrocarbon Agency
Public voting is now open. Your votes, together with the votes of the expert jury, will equally contribute to the final decision on this year’s winner. You can vote on our website:
https://xena-xenergy.com/index.php#team
The Woman of the Year in Energy award ceremony, which will take place on March 5, 2026, is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy, with sponsorship support from the INA Group, Siemens, E.ON Croatia, Professio Energia, and Wpd Adria.
Thank you all for your interest, support, and for following the initiative. A special thank you goes to all the exceptional nominees who continue to inspire and motivate their colleagues and all of us.

