In Lutsk, at the Lesya Ukrainka Regional Drama Theater, a solemn award ceremony was held for the laureates of the first Volyn independent award for highest professional and civic achievements, "Person of the Year of the Volyn Region 2004." The best were determined by more than 400 specialists from various fields who joined the expert council. Ordinary Volyn residents also joined the discussion. The organizers of the ceremony conducted a survey of more than two thousand respondents, who formed the final results. The highest Volyn awards were presented in 27 nominations.
According to the press service of LuAZ, based on the results of activity in 2004, it was JSC "Lutsk Automobile Plant" that was recognized as the best goods producer. The diploma and the award "Wing of Inspiration" were presented to the head of the Supervisory Board of JSC "Lutsk Automobile Plant" Volodymyr Hunchyk.
LuAZ becomes the best in this nomination for the second time. It first received such recognition in 2002.