HIPE STORY AWARD
The most beautiful success stories are written by life.
The HIPE STORY AWARD was presented from 2021 to 2024 for the best success story in the service industry.
The project received tremendous recognition, allowing us to discover many inspiring stories that demonstrated what can be achieved with courage, determination, and the right mindset. As we are currently experiencing high demand and a number of exciting projects, our full focus is now on delivering our core offerings.
Recap of 2024
HIPE STORY AWARD Winner 2024
Florian Freudenstein: Living your passion with courage.
Florian’s journey with Klangjuwel is a powerful reminder that sometimes all it takes is a small nudge to summon the courage to pursue your passion. With determination and a clear focus on what truly matters to him, he took a bold step toward realizing his vision.
Florian is living proof that true fulfillment comes from having the bravery to follow your own path. His journey is an inspiring testament to how passion and determination can pave the way to remarkable success!
Recap of 2023
HIPE STORY AWARD Winner 2023
Torsten Robert: Turning Setbacks into Opportunities
Torsten has shown with his success story that unwavering determination and a strong team can withstand even the toughest setbacks.
Stein-Tec Robert was founded in 2018 through the acquisition of a bankrupt company. With tremendous effort, the company was rebuilt and made future-proof thanks to investments and new machinery.
The flood disaster of 2021 hit the entrepreneur hard, destroying everything he had built. In an instant, he lost everything and found himself starting from scratch.
Once again, Torsten accepted the challenge with Stein-Tec and his amazing team, daring to restart. With a state-of-the-art machine park and a large showroom, Stein-Tec is more successful than ever, proving that every setback is an opportunity for an even stronger comeback!
Recap of 2022
HIPE STORY AWARD Winner 2022
Emmanuel Whajah: From Dance to Triumph
From the dance floor to business: it all started with a passion. A young man with rhythm in his blood and a camera always within reach. Emmanuel Whajah had a vision. And today, it is paying off.
Today, Emmanuel Whajah is the proud CEO of Emzyproductionfilms and the social media agency Play the Game. His portfolio now includes collaborations with Chris Brown, Rita Ora, Nike, and Puma. His success story and unwavering belief were honored with the HIPE Story Award in 2022. Emmanuel Whajah defied all doubts, and his story has now become the epitome of the path to success.
Recap of 2021
HIPE STORY AWARD Winner 2021
The Pop Duo Berge
The successful pop duo now looks back on great achievements, and yet: despite Marianne and Rocco having toured with internationally successful artists like Jason Mraz, Olly Murs, and Johannes Oerding, there is never a moment where you feel like you're talking to stars. And this is despite the fact that the charismatic duo is anything but a musical flash in the pan – they have long been at home in the German-speaking pop Olympus.