Oleg Prokhorov

A former military aviation pilot, he became a first-group disabled due to a service injury. However, he turned his personal tragedy into a source of inspiration for many. He has been involved in public activities since 1994, heading the sports commission of the city society of disabled people and is the founder of the Odesa-Basket sports club, which became part of the Ukrainian Federation of Sports for the Disabled. He is an active trainer in wheelchair basketball and table tennis at Invasport and initiator of significant events and sports competitions. As vice president of the Odesa Regional Sports Organization for the Disabled, he implemented a number of social projects, including accessible beaches. His achievements have been recognized with numerous awards.

Vasyl Rybak

An outstanding specialist in the field of maxillofacial surgery with over 20 years of experience. He has established maxillofacial surgery centers in several cities of Ukraine. He is the developer and initiator of innovative treatment methods, including the first surgery in Ukraine to install an individual titanium jaw.
He was awarded for his outstanding contribution to medical care during the Maidan events and in the military conflict zone.
He is the author of more than 20 scientific papers and 15 patents, which have a significant impact on the development of maxillofacial surgery both in Ukraine and abroad. As the President of the Ukrainian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, he actively promotes professional growth in the medical community by organizing and participating in scientific and practical conferences and congresses.
An innovator in reconstructive surgery and the use of 3D implants, his work improves the quality of life of patients and promotes Ukraine in the world of medicine.

Vadim Pudzirey

An iconic figure of Ukrainian basketball. The graduate of Odesa Children's and Youth Sports School No. 2 started out as a promising football player. His professional career is closely connected with Odesa, where he became a four-time champion of Ukraine. He holds an honorable place in the BIPA Basketball Club Hall of Fame.
After completing his playing career, Vadym Pudzirey started coaching. From 2015 to 2017, he headed the BIPA basketball club in Odesa, and as head trainer in the 2022/23 season, he led the BIPA-Odesa region team to bronze medals in the Ukrainian Championship.
As both a player and a trainer, Vadym Pudzirey has left an indelible mark on the history of Ukrainian basketball, for which he has received numerous personal awards and recognitions, including election to the Hall of Fame by fans and the Super League Team of the Year award in 2001.

VASIL IVANOV

Volunteer and Co-Founder of the IT company KeepSolid and the digital marketing agency Grrrow.me. His professional career began at Odesa Polytechnic University, where he created a popular student file-sharing service. Vasyl gained his first work experience at Computer Systems Odesa, which became a forge for local IT specialists. Since then, his career has developed rapidly: KeepSolid, which started as an Odesa-based startup, is now an international VPN service with 3,000 world-class servers and more than 30 million downloads. Vasyl is actively involved in charity, supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine and many social initiatives.