Vlint and the Lelystad Farmer in prizes at the BKL gala

12 January 2025 | | |

On Saturday 11 January 2025, the annual BKL 50 Gala was held in Lelystad under the inspiring theme "Together Forever". Entrepreneurs from the region came together to celebrate successes, network and look to the future. During the gala, the BKL Trophy and BKL Award were presented. The BKL Trophy went to Vlint, while the BKL Award was given to De Lelystadse Boer, which received the most votes from attendees.

The gala highlighted the power of cooperation, with a focus on sustainable growth and local entrepreneurship. New BKL chairman Cees Okkerse spoke about the ambitions for 2025, with connection and cooperation at the centre. The evening was filled with festive performances, but the award ceremonies were the highlights, bringing Lelystad's entrepreneurs further together.

Team Economic Affairs present at the BKL gala

What a great start to the year at the BKL gala! EZ naturally congratulates Vlint and the Lelystad Farmer on their BKL trophy and award. During the official part of the evening, both the chairman of the BKL Cees Okkerse and the CEO of Vlint Jan Hannink noticed a number of words ending in -ship: entrepreneurship, naoborship and consequently LELYship. Let's use these words more often in 2025 to find, meet, help and ensure that together we make Lelystad even more beautiful. 2025 will be a banner year!