On November 25, at the festive community event "Colors of the Thirty Years," organized by the Šiauliai Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Crafts, the Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy was presented with an honorable award – a token of gratitude of the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts.

The token of thanks was established by the Association of Lithuanian Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Crafts to promote and mark persons and companies working in the Palace system by recognizing and evaluating their work, as well as individuals, companies, and organizations that, while not being members of the Chamber, supported the activities of the Chamber and in another way actively promoted business development.

A sign of gratitude is a symbolic thank you to VU Šiauliai Academy for strengthening communion and making a significant contribution to the Palace's activities, enhancing the image of the business community in the region. For the development of entrepreneurship among young people, the popularization of the necessary professions, and the improvement of the business environment.

VU Šiauliai Academy Deputy Director for Science prof. Dr. Diana Cibulskienė and Director of the Institute of Regional Development assoc. Prof. dr. Lina Garšvienė, on behalf of the Academy community, thank Šiauliai chamber of commerce, industry, and crafts for this honest assessment: "We are extremely grateful to Vidmantas Japertas, Vytis Lembutis, Raimundas Vaišvila, Alfredas Jonuška, Edita Grigaliauskienė and the entire Chamber community for meaningful long-term cooperation, partnership, friendship and help in attracting business for collaboration and patronage scholarships."