BLACK PLATINUM GOLD WINS GOLD STEVIE® AWARD IN 2024 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS®

Black Platinum Gold wins Gold Stevie® Award in 2024 International Business Awards®

Winners to Be Celebrated During Event in Istanbul on 11 October

Amsterdam, Netherlands – 14 August, 2024 – Black Platinum Gold, the premier luxury travel auction platform, has been honoured with a Gold Stevie® Award in the “Company of the Year” category at the 21st Annual International Business Awards®.

The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small – are eligible to submit nominations. The 2024 IBAs received entries from organizations in 62 nations and territories.

Winners will be celebrated during a gala banquet at the InterContinental Hotel in Istanbul, Türkiye on Friday, 11 October.

More than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Company of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Startup of the Year, Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year, and Executive of the Year, among others.  

Black Platinum Gold secured the Gold Stevie® Award in the Company of the Year category for Hospitality & Leisure

Black Platinum Gold’s winning nomination highlighted the company’s transformative impact on the luxury travel industry through its innovative auction model. By offering exclusive, high-end experiences in collaboration with top-tier global brands, Black Platinum Gold has redefined the concept of luxury travel. The company’s impressive achievements include a substantial increase in website traffic, the successful launch of its user-friendly app, and groundbreaking initiatives in NFTs, all of which have solidified its strong market presence. The judges were particularly impressed by the company’s ability to adapt to industry challenges and embrace new technologies. One judge remarked, “Black Platinum Gold revolutionizes luxury travel with its unique auction model, offering exclusive experiences and partnering with top-tier brands.” Another judge added, “Great and innovative ideas backed with fantastic leadership. Kudos!”

Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 300 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process in June and July.

“We’ve long considered The International Business Awards to be the ‘Olympics for the workplace,’ and this year’s competition is the best-ever proof of that,” said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller.  “The winners have demonstrated that their organizations have set and achieved lofty goals.  We congratulate them on their recognized achievements, and look forward to celebrating them on stage in Istanbul on 11 October.”

Details about The International Business Awards and the lists of Stevie Award winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.

About Black Platinum Gold

Black Platinum Gold, founded by former naval engineer Viola Palescandolo, is a premier luxury travel auction portal. The company connects discerning travellers with exclusive, high-end experiences by auctioning stays at some of the world’s most prestigious hotels and resorts. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Black Platinum Gold redefines luxury travel, offering unparalleled access to elite destinations through its seamless digital platform.

About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at www.StevieAwards.com.

***Please find here: Black Platinum Gold logo  Portrait image of the company founder and CEO Viola Palescandolo

SPOKESPERSON Viola Palescandolo, Founder & CEO +39 333 500 9931 viola@blackplatinumgold.com Black Platinum Gold was founded by Viola Palescandolo, a former naval architect and marine engineer, super-yacht expert, equestrian and passionate traveler. Born and raised in Naples, Italy, Viola earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II. Her international journey has taken her to vibrant cities such as Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Verona, and Milan. As the CEO of Black Platinum Gold, Viola has been recognized with numerous accolades and honors. In July 2024, she was featured in Forbes‘ Top 100 Women Leaders list. In September 2023, she was appointed Chair of the Company/Organization & Achievement Awards Judging Committee at the 20th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. Earlier that year, in August 2023, Viola was invited as a speaker at the Women|Future Conference, where she shared insights on turning passion into profit as an entrepreneur—a topic she also spoke on during the November 2022 conference. Viola has served as a Connections Leader since 2022, further establishing her impact in the luxury travel industry. She has also won multiple Stevie® Awards, including Gold Stevie® Awards for “Best Female Solo Entrepreneur” in both the 19th (2022) and 20th (2023) Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and a Bronze Stevie® Award for “Female Solo Entrepreneur of the Year” in the 18th Stevie Awards for Women in Business (2021).