Western Balkans University is proud to announce its nomination for the 2025 Quality Choice Prize, an international recognition awarded by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR). This nomination highlights the University's strong commitment to excellence in quality management, institutional leadership, and organizational performance.
WBU stands alongside 48 distinguished institutions, companies, and public organizations from 41 countries, all recognized for their dedication to high standards and continuous improvement in their respective fields.
This prestigious nomination reflects WBU’s ongoing efforts to foster a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and quality-driven development, reinforcing its position as a forward-looking institution within the global higher education landscap.
We thank the ESQR for this recognition and remain committed to delivering outstanding value to our students, staff, and community.
About the Quality Choice Prize 2025
The Quality Choice Prize celebrates organizations that exemplify ethical leadership, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence through quality-driven practices. It honors those who successfully implement quality management systems to enhance their services, performance, and impact.
The 2025 award ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the elegant Vasa Theatre Ballroom of the Scandic Grand Central Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden—formerly the historic Lundberg Palace.
Representatives from Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Australia will gather to honor and celebrate leaders across education, business, public service, and innovation who are shaping the global quality landscape.
WBU Joins a Global Network of Excellence
This nomination highlights Western Balkans University’s growing reputation as a center of academic quality and institutional advancement. It underscores WBU’s dedication to fostering a culture of excellence and positions the university alongside some of the world’s most respected organizations and institutions.
🏅 Past recipients of the Quality Choice Prize include:
👉Philips (Netherlands)
👉BMW Group (Germany)
👉Delta Air Lines (USA)
👉Konica Minolta (Japan)
👉Swansea University (UK)
👉Air Canada (Canada)
👉University of Ferrara (Italy)
👉Coventry University (UK)
👉Aalto University (Finland)
👉Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Japan)
👉Maynooth University (Ireland)
...and many more esteemed global leaders in quality and innovation.
To view the full list of honorees and event highlights, visit the Award Winners section at www.esqr.org.
About the ESQR
The European Society for Quality Research (ESQR), headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland 🇨🇭, is dedicated to promoting quality awareness and recognizing excellence across all sectors worldwide. Through its international conventions and recognition initiatives, ESQR encourages organizations to adopt best practices, drive continuous improvement, and build a sustainable culture of quality.
