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Charity Auction Items*
1. Voucher for lunch/dinner at Shadеs of Red Restaurant, Grand Hotel Sofia
Discover the world of culinary delights at the elegant Shades of Red Gourmet Restaurant offering
superb international cuisine, great local specialties and exquisite a-la-carte suggestions
complemented by magnificent decor & settings.
Estimated value: BGN 100
Initial price: BGN 80
Provided by: Grand Hotel Sofia
2. Two vouchers for a training course of your choice at M3 College M3 Communications College, affiliated to the Manhattan Institute of Management, is Bulgaria’s
first fully licensed professional training centre in PR, marketing and business communication. The
place to meet and exchange ideas and contacts, it is where contemporary global PR resides.
Estimated value: BGN 300
Initial price: BGN 150
Provided by: M3 College
3. SPA package for two at RIU Pravets Resort SPA & Golf
One night stay in a double lake-view room plus dinner, breakfast & free access to thermal zone of
the hotel’s classy SPA.
Estimated value: BGN 550
Initial price: BGN 280
Provided by: RIU Pravets Resort SPA & Golf
4. Formula 1 Race Ticket
One Grandstand Formula 1 ticket for the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest on Sunday, 26 July
2015, location at Circuit Supergold (1-10). Please note the ticket doesn’t include accommodation
and travel to the location.
Estimated value: BGN 800
Initial price: BGN 500
Provided by: Shell Bulgaria
5. Voucher for two for a Sunday brunch at Hilton Sofia
Discover the new Sunday brunch at Hilton Sofia! Enjoy a superb dining experience as well as
children’s entertainment. Choose from the extravagant menu designed by chef Andre Tokev and
featuring a variety of exquisite dishes, seasonal salads, and luxurious desserts
Estimated value: BGN 150
Initial price: BGN 100
Provided by: Hilton Sofia Hotel
6. Grigor Grishata Kovachev, Legend About Man, engraving, 1973
Grigor Grishata Kovachev (1920-2012), a top name in Bulgarian art. He graduated in painting from
the Art Academy and worked in illustration, graphics, fonts. He had his works exhibited in France,
Russia, Britain, Austria , Japan, Greece and Algeria. He co-authored one of the best Cyrillic fonts,
Grotesk Grimil, with wife Milka Peykova.
Estimated value: BGN 400
Initial price: BGN 200
Provided by: George Ruitchev, BBLF Executive Director
7. Pavel Mitkov, Unnamed
Pavel Mitkov has had over 40 solo exhibitions in Europe, the US, the Philippines, UAE, Japan,
Manila, Dubai. His paintings were presented as a state protocol gift to Pope John Paul II, incumbent
Pope Benedict XVI, Russian President Vladimir Putin, US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton as well
as Albert II, King of Belgium. The painting is a gift from Brig. Gen. Boyan Stavrev for President
Plevneliev’s 50th
anniversary.
Estimated value: BGN 3,500
Initial price: BGN 2,000
Provided by: Rosen Plevneliev, President of the Republic of Bulgaria
8. Hotpoint-Ariston Slow Juicer from Indesit Company
The juicer squeezes up to 30% more juice as compared to traditional ones. The secret lies in the
greater precision guaranteed by an innovative pressing system without using knifes for to preserve
vitamins and nutritional qualities of foods. In result the juice is separated from the pulp and the
nutritional qualities of foods are preserved. The appliance is user friendly juicer and easy to
assemble and clean.
Estimated value: BGN 350
Initial price: BGN 250
Provided by: Indesit Bulgaria
9. Cristiano Ronaldo’s autograph, framed
Real Madrid and Portuguese national team’s footballer who is also a three time winner of the Ballon
d’Or (in 2008, 2013 and 2014) signed his autograph right before the Ludogorest- Real Madrid
UEFA Champion’s League game on 1 October 2014 in Sofia. The lucky guy is not even a football
fan, or so he thought …
Estimated value: priceless
Initial price: BGN 300
Provided by: Dobromir Minkov, Stanton Chase
10. Bottle of champagne + PREMIUM Caviar 125 g
PREMIUM Caviar is an ultimate experience for all senses – a high class black caviar, known for its
excellent gastronomic qualities, comparable only to the best Caspian caviar. It is derived from
sturgeons from the pure waters in the heart of Rodopi Mountain. Black caviar combines perfectly
with sparkling champagne which emphasizes its exclusive taste features.
Estimated value: BGN 500
Initial price: BGN 200
Provided by: Creative Solutions Ltd
11. SPA package for two at Green Life SKI & SPA Resort Bansko
A two-night stay in a double deluxe room plus breakfast and free access to the hotel’s remarkable
SPA and its indoor pool, Finnish sauna, aroma sauna, steam bath, tepidarium.
Estimated value: BGN 400
Initial price: BGN 200
Provided by: Green Life SKI & SPA Resort Bansko
12. Two tickets to Vienna
To Vienna and back with Austrian Airlines before 31 December 2015. Austrian Airlines is Austria’s
largest carrier, operating a global route network of around 130 destinations. For 55 years already, the
airline offers regular flight services between Austria and Bulgaria. With up to 5 flights per day
between Sofia and Vienna and daily flights between Varna and Vienna we fly passengers to Europe,
North America and Asia. Austrian Airlines is part of the Lufthansa Group, Europe’s largest airline
group, and a member of the Star Alliance, the first global alliance of international airlines.
Estimated value: BGN 600
Initial price: BGN 400
Provided by: Austrian Airlines
13. Grigor Dimitrov’s jersey & shorts from Brisbaine 2014
After a successful junior career where he held the world No. 1 ranking and won the Boys' Singles
titles at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships and the 2008 US Open, Grigor Dimitrov grew to be
the most successful Bulgarian professional male tennis player – the only one ever to be ranked
inside the top 10 of the ATP Singles rankings. The outfit is the one he wore at Brisbane International
in 2014, the start of his most successful season so far. Fans and experts alike say his best
achievements are yet to come.
Estimated value: priceless
Initial price: BGN 400
Provided by: Grigor Dimitrov
14. Grigor Dimitrov’s tennis shoes from Acapulco 2014
In March 2014 Grigor Dimitrov won the Abierto Mexicano Telcel tournament in Acapulco with a
victory over Andy Murray at the semi-final and Kevin Anderson at the final. He was on his way to
his breakthrough in ATP’s Top 10 later on in 2014.
Estimated value: priceless
Initial price: BGN 300
Provided by: Grigor Dimitrov
15. Georgi Trifonovski, Ritual Bread
1982, lithography, Е/А, 50/57.5 cm, 36/46 cm, signed and dated
Estimated value: BGN 600
Initial price: BGN 400
Provided by: Loran Art Gallery
16 Oborishte St, Sofia, T: 02/ 483 0877, E: [email protected]
16. Pencho Balkanski, Zahari Zograf
1968, lithography, paper, 73.5/52 cm, 10/15 prints, signed and dated
Estimated value: BGN 1000
Initial price: BGN 700
Provided by: Loran Art Gallery
16 Oborishte St, Sofia, T: 02/ 483 0877, E: [email protected]
17. Marin Georgiev Ustagenov, Village of Boyana
1908, pencil, paper, 29/23 сm, dated and signed
Estimated value: BGN 900
Initial price: BGN 700
Provided by: Loran Art Gallery
16 Oborishte St, Sofia, T: 02/ 483 0877, E: [email protected]
18. Atanas Neykov, Nude
1970s, water-colour, paper, 47,7/35 sm, signed
Estimated value: BGN 600
Initial price: BGN 400
Provided by: Loran Art Gallery
16 Oborishte St, Sofia, T: 02/ 483 0877, E: [email protected]
19. Iliya Petrov, Fishermen
Double-sided, 1960s, crayons, paper, 25/35 cm
Estimated value: BGN 500
Initial price: BGN 400
Provided by: Loran Art Gallery
16 Oborishte St, Sofia, T: 02/ 483 0877, E: [email protected]
20. Bicycle
The bicycle was part of TNT Bulgaria’s Go Clean, Go Bike campaign aiming to promote bicycle
riding among staff, clients and partners as an alternative to automobiles to cut down on traffic and
harmful carbone emissions.
Estimated value: BGN 400
Initial price: BGN 260
Provided by: TNT Bulgaria
21. Ball signed by Maria Petrova, legendary rhythmic gymnast
Queen of rhythmic gymnastics: a three-time (1993, 1994, 1995) World All-around champion and a
three-time (1992, 1993, 1994) European All-around champion.
Estimated value: BGN 400
Initial price: BGN 200
Provided by: Vesela Ilieva, Manager, Unique Estates
22. Venelin Petrov, Pegasus, small plastic art
Estimated value: BGN 150
Initial price: BGN 75
Provided by: Nikolay Doynov, President of the Association of Community Centres
23. Voucher for training at the first Dale Carnegie Sales Academy in Bulgaria
Advantage in Sales, a four-day (16- 17, 23- 24.02) course with coach Maria Shishkova will provide
you the vital keys to successful sales making you a leading salesman.
Estimated value: BGN 1,500
Initial price: BGN 750
Provided by: AIMS Human Capital and Dale Carnegie Training
24. Team Fun Challenge Voucher
Unconventional and fun teambuilding for a team of 15 at Boulderland, a cutting-edge sports
climbing centre.
Estimated value: BGN 600
Initial price: BGN 300
Provided by: Walltopia
25. Istoriya Slavyanobolgarskaya
A unique edition of the original of Paìsiy Hilendàrski’s 1762 history of Bulgaria signed by historian
Bozhidar Dimitrov.
Provided by: Maxim Behar, M3 Communications Group Manager
26. Fountain pen
Metal vuvuzela shaped fountain pen
Estimated value: BGN 100
Provided by: The Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Sofia
27. Chivas Regal 18
Chivas 18 is meticulously blended by Master Blender Colin Scott. It’s a uniquely rich and multi-
layered whisky which is produced using various malt and grain whiskies from distilleries all over
Scotland, including the classic Speyside malt from Strathisla. Much more than a drink, Chivas 18 is
a luxuriously complex experience waiting to be discovered.
Estimated value: BGN 110
Provided by: Pernod Ricard Bulgaria
28. Voucher for two for a Sunday brunch at Hilton Sofia
Discover the new Sunday brunch at Hilton Sofia! Enjoy a superb dining experience as well as
children’s entertainment. Choose from the extravagant menu designed by chef Andre Tokev and
featuring a variety of exquisite dishes, seasonal salads, and luxurious desserts
Estimated value: BGN 150
Initial price: BGN 100
Provided by: Hilton Sofia Hotel
29. Come to Finland: Posters & Travel Stories 1851-1965
This deluxe coffee table book of vintage posters depicts how Finland became a perfect travel
destination with the help of artists and writers.
Estimated value: BGN 100
Provided by: The Embassy of Finland in Sofia
Charity Raffle Items*
1. Finland, The Jean Sibelius Collection - 2 CDs
The music of Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) captures something essentially Finnish. What cannot be
described through words, can still be expressed through music. Many generations of listeners have
experienced in his music the beauty of the Finnish nature and the essence of the Finnish soul.
Estimated value: BGN 70
Provided by: The Embassy of Finland in Sofia
2. Voucher for a training course of your choice at M3 College M3 Communications College is affiliated to the Manhattan Institute of Management and is
Bulgaria’s first fully licenced professional training centre in the field of PR, marketing and business
communication. The place to meet and exchange views, ideas and contacts, M3 College is where
contemporary world PR resides.
Estimated value: BGN 120
Provided by: M3 College
3. Voucher for lunch/dinner
Rubaiyat Wine & Live Stage, to the right of the main entrance to the National Palace of Culture,
Rubaiyat boasts a good ambience, delicious food and wine and live music of a high quality.
Estimated value: BGN 50
Provided by: Rubaiyat Restaurant, Sofia
4. Gift Card
Bra Clinic lingerie salon boasts a great variety of lingerie and swimwear and caters for 120 sizes in
cups from A to K. Bra Clinic offers the unique free bra fitting consultation, which means choosing
the right-size bra for the individual needs of every woman, the right size being essential to the health
of the bust. 95% of women wear a wrong-size bra and the mission of Bra Clinic is to greatly
diminish this percentage.
Estimated value: BGN 100
Provided by: Bra Clinic
5. Dreaming Beaches, signed by author Anita Tarasevich
A contemporary novel focusing on the moral dilemmas of today as seen by two generations of
women.
Estimated value: BGN 13
Provided by: Anita Tarasevich
6. Sounds of Sweden – 1 CD
A collection of popular contemporary Swedish pop and electro acts: Lykki Li, Me and My Army,
Ane Brun, September and more.
Estimated value: BGN 35
Provided by: H.E.Ms. Helena Pilsas Ahlin, Ambassador of Sweden to Bulgaria
7. Sweden Bowl, small
The lovely Sweden bowl, suitable for all kinds of dishes and Scandinavian design lovers too. Design
by Ylva Olsson.
Estimated value: BGN 70
Provided by: H.E. Helena Pilsas Ahlin, Ambassador of Sweden to Bulgaria
8. Volunteer for a Day Voucher
The owner of the voucher will have the chance to become a volunteer with For Our Children
Foundation for one day and get to know more about the work of the experts and the children the
foundation supports.
Estimated value: priceless
Provided by: For Our Children Foundation
9. My Home, child painting The painting (25/33 cm) and its hand-decorated frame are the work of a child that For Our Children
Foundation supports.
Estimated value: priceless
Provided by: For Our Children Foundation
10. Wine
No other book combines everything you need to know about wine, winegrowing, and wine
production in every part of the world in such a singular way, vividly accompanied by 1,200 excellent
photographs and 150 detailed maps. Readers are introduced to the history of wine, wine production,
wine cellars, and the enjoyment of wine by wine connoisseur André Dominé .
Estimated value: BGN 50
Provided by: Deloitte Bulgaria
*The list is updated daily.
Thank you for supporting our Annual Ball!
Please do not hesitate to contact the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum оffice for any
additional information at phone: +359 2 986 5202, e-mail: [email protected].