On December 6, Ukraine's Armed Forces Day, the award ceremony for the VI National Golden Hands Award took place at the Parkovy Convention and Exhibition Center. The award, founded by Ruslana Tsakhlo, President of the NGO "Union of Beauty Masters of Ukraine," annually honors outstanding Ukrainians for significant achievements in their professional and public endeavors.
This year's theme — "The Armed Forces of Ukraine: Three Elements — Sea, Air, Land" — was dedicated to Ukraine's defenders across all branches and services of the military. The ceremony was hosted by its longtime presenters, Liudmyla Barbir and Ruslan Senichkin.
Among the award laureates and distinguished guests were individuals whose work and dedication are bringing victory closer and shaping the future of Ukraine:
- His Beatitude Epiphanius, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine;
- Borys Todurov, a renowned Ukrainian cardiac surgeon;
- Public activist Inna and Olympic medalist Denys Sylantyev, laureates in the Family of the Year category;
- Acclaimed journalist Kostiantyn Hrubych, who continues his active professional career despite the loss of a hand;
- Yevhenii Zhukov, Head of the Police Department;
- Roman Matsiuta, actor and former serviceman;
- Thor, a military service dog who has become a symbol of loyalty and devotion;
- Military personnel, educators, physicians, and other outstanding Ukrainians.
A highlight of the evening and the musical centerpiece of the ceremony was a performance by Taras Topolia — lead vocalist of the band Antytila, volunteer, and defender of Ukraine — alongside Aurika Rotaru, People's Artist of Ukraine.
The entire third floor of the complex was dedicated to the ceremony. The main award presentation took place in the
Convention and Concert Hall, which featured a stage for the awards and a guest seating area. The
Summer Terrace, with its panoramic views of Kyiv's hills, served as a space for networking and informal conversation, while the
Conference Area accommodated the event's organizational needs. Bringing these spaces together made it possible to create a venue of the scale befitting a ceremony of this caliber.
For six consecutive years, the Golden Hands Award has paid tribute to true masters of their craft — those whose skilled hands build a strong home front and a resilient frontline for Ukraine.
This year, the ceremony was held at Parkovy for the first time, and we are proud that our venue served as the setting for such an important and symbolic event.
