At Erhverv Grenaa's New Year's reception, the Erhverv Grenaa Award was presented for the third year in a row, and this year the award went to Grenaa Port. The award is in recognition of the port's focused work on development, cooperation, and responsibility – both locally and regionally.
The award was presented by Mette Haase Lindhardt, chair of Erhverv Grenaa, to a proud port director, Henrik Carstensen, who accepted the honor on behalf of the Port of Grenaa.
The justification for the award highlights that Grenaa Port has demonstrated innovation through the establishment of strategic partnerships across municipal and national borders, including the collaboration in the Kattegat Port Alliance. These collaborations help to strengthen the region's position in the green transition and create new business opportunities within energy, the circular economy, and future transport solutions.
In addition, emphasis is placed on Grenaa Port taking active local responsibility, including through its involvement in youth education via the Ungeløftet partnership. The port's annual fund of DKK 100,000 for grants and sponsorships for education, social work, and support for local associations, clubs, and events is also highlighted as an important part of the effort.
The award recognizes Grenaa Port as more than just a port—it is a unifying, forward-looking, and responsible economic driver for Grenaa and the surrounding area.
As a visible reminder of this honor, Grenaa Port has received a bronze sculpture by local artist Bjørn Kromann, which now adorns the corner office on Havnecentervej.
