MeetUP - UP Alumni Week culminates with the award ceremony

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MeetUP - UP Alumni Week culminates with the award ceremony

From 14 to 18 April, Alumni Week is reserved for all those who have completed their studies at UP, and who remain connected to the university - both through collaboration, mentoring, feedback and gaining additional skills, which are increasingly shaped towards micro-proofing. Thursday, 17 April 2025, was a day for celebration - at the UP Alumni Gala, for the second year in a row, awards and prizes were presented to those who, through their activities, support the work of UP Alumni and spread the good word about the University. This year, three awards and three prizes were awarded, which are described below. We congratulate the recipients and thank all alumni for their active participation in the development of the University.

Alumni UP Award for outstanding achievements in the professional field

Blaž Veber, Alumni UP FTŠ Turistica

Blaž Veber uses the knowledge he has acquired during his studies at UP FTŠ - Turistica effectively in destination management. Between 2016 and 2023, he was the Director of Tourism Kranjska Gora, and currently he is the Director of the Public Institution Turizem Bled. His approach to managing tourist destinations is based on sustainability and cooperation with the local population. He has worked for active tourism through the Open Air Planica, Julian Alps Trail Run and Goni Pony projects, among others. He is a recipient of the UP Alumni Award for outstanding professional achievements.

More information about the receiptients of the award: here