Georgia, Tbilisi, Dec. 24/ corr. Trend N. Kirtskhalia/ Georgian patriarch Ilia II became a man of 2008.
"GHN" agency and "GBC" consultative group held a poll to determine the best ones in various nominations. The nominees of "Golden pergament- 2008" were awarded in Vere-palas hotel.
As the result of poll, Paata Burchuladze and his "Iavnana" Fund were named as Maecenas 2008, Giorgi Targamadze as Politician 2008 but Robert Sturua as man of art 2008. During the poll Maya Rcheulishvili was named as businesswoman 2008 and Inga Grogolia as correspondent 2008.
Olympic champion Manuchar Kvirkvelia won the nomination Sportsman of 2008. "Aversi farma" and "TBC bank" won in nominations Company 2008 and Brand 2008. 32% of respondents named France as the friendliest country.
The poll was held all over the country. The representatives of all social groups took part in it. The agency questioned 10,000 respondents.
The winners in nominations got presents - "Golden pergament".