"Get started with Branimir Budetić" was chosen as the best intern communication project at the CPRA’s annual awards.

Budetić’s work was conducted in cooperation with Allianz Croatia, the Croatian National Paralympic Committee (CNPC) and VETTURELLI Sponsorship Architectures.

The award marked another significant milestone for the Croatian, winner of the Paralympic silver medal in the F11/12 event at Beijing 2008 and bronze in the F12/13 at London 2012.

"We rarely see sponsors, except in the form of advertisements on equipment or on the playing area," said Budetić, winner of the javelin F13 gold medal at last year’s International Paralympic Committee Athletics World Championships in Doha.

"With Allianz Croatia, this is entirely something else.

"They really appreciate my sacrifice and effort, and therefore I’m always happy to help them wherever and whenever I can."

Ratko Kovacic, President of the CNPC, added: "This award has once again proved how Paralympians are considered important and indispensable factors in building a more successful and more tolerant society.

"I am very pleased that Branimir has managed, with his success and charisma, to encourage employees of Allianz in a healthier and more physical active life."

The CPRA awards are divided into nine categories, while special awards were assigned to individuals for excellence in professional accomplishments.

A total of 61 projects were entered for this year’s awards.

"Paralympic athletes are an endless source of inspiration to us and we thank all Paralympic athletes, especially Branimir, on their participation and unconditional support over all this years," said Verdrana Tonkovic, head of marketing management at Allianz Croatia.

"I feel privileged that I have become part of the Paralympic Movement and that now I have possibility to communicate their ideas to my colleagues."