Award: BLÉ Global Recognition Award – Leadership in Restorative Change
Awarded: 18 October 2025
Location: St. George Hotel, Rochester
Recipient: Petronela Zilik
Category: Leadership in Restorative Change
Petronela Zilik, Founder & CEO of Petronela’s Hope, received the BLÉ Global Recognition Award – Leadership in Restorative Change on 18 October 2025 in recognition of her outstanding leadership, resilience, and commitment to creating positive change within communities affected by domestic abuse.
This international award celebrates her dedication to supporting survivors, empowering women and families, and building pathways to recovery, hope, and long-term independence.
Through Petronela’s Hope, Petronela has helped hundreds of individuals access advocacy, mentoring, emotional support, practical guidance, and community services across the UK.
The award recognises her vision, compassion, and determination to transform personal adversity into meaningful social impact and lasting restorative change.
“Together we restore hope, empower lives, and give a voice back to those who have been silenced.”
