On June 19, an event called White Influence Night was held at the Odessa Park Residence, bringing together opinion leaders, media, business and creative industries. The event was held as part of a project by the ElitExpert rating agency and the International Expert Club, which published ratings of influential influencers in Odessa and of Ukraine.
The evening brought together about three hundred guests — bloggers, influencers, media people, experts, and philanthropists. The goal of the event was not so much to award prizes, but rather to foster mutually beneficial collaborations, networking, and support for the social initiatives of the Trymai Foundation.
Guests met near the branded photo zone prepared by partners Proshar and Epс. From the very first minutes, participants joined in active communication, the DJ created the mood, and the alcohol partner, SHABO, offered guests an exquisite tasting.
Official opening and start of the ceremony
The stage opened to fanfare and a screen with the official White Influence Night banner, ElitExpert and partners' logos. The project organizer, founder of the rating agency, Olena Ovchinnikova, welcomed the guests and opened the evening.
After the introductory block, a special guest of the evening took the stage — Maksym Lavrynenko, founder of the Telegram channel “Trukha Ukraine”, who became the laureate of the national rating “TOP 50 influencers of Ukraine - 2025”. The award from ElitExpert was presented to Maxim by Elena Ovchinnikova.
We would like to remind you that the Telegram channel "Trukha Ukraine" was also among the information partners of the evening.
At the award ceremony for the winners of the regional TOP-30 influencers rating of Odessa, the winners in the “War and Patriotism” category were announced first. Serhiy Bratchuk, the speaker of the Ukrainian Volunteer Army and the head of the Public Council of the Odessa OVA, was honored here. Despite his forced absence from the event, his contribution was emphasized.
On behalf of the veterans, Valeriy Marchenko, blogger, leader of the public organization GoGlobalUA, war participant, and head of veteran development, addressed the audience.
In the "Business and Entrepreneurship" nomination, the awards were presented by Ivan Vrabiy, the general partner of the project, a well-known entrepreneur, master hairdresser and trainer, as well as the brand technologist of Luxliss Professional.
Among the laureates are Kristina Grabar, organizer of large women's and business conferences, entrepreneur and beauty expert; Olena Moroz, owner of the MARAFET showroom studio; Anna Sapronova, blog monetization specialist, PhD and Miss Ukraine finalist; Dmytro Talpa, businessman and real estate blogger; Yulia Yurkul, a well-known Odesa entrepreneur and lifestyle influencer.
The laureates were also congratulated by the head of the Kuyalnytsky National Nature Park, Oleksandr Shestun.
In the "Society" category, the laureates were Kateryna Bohachynska, a blogger who actively covers social initiatives, and Kateryna Berendakova, a blogger, influencer, and human rights activist whose activities cover a wide range of social topics. The award ceremony was hosted by Nelya Shpileva, an organizer of large-scale events in Odessa and Ukraine, a member of the International Expert Club, and an active partner of the project.
Networking, informal introductions of guests, presentation of their projects, and exchange of contacts took place under the auspices of the famous Ukrainian mediator, psychologist, and business trainer, Natalia Lebedeva.
In the "Media and Communications" nomination, the laureates were Dmytro Spivak, a political expert, TV presenter, and blogger, and Iryna Hryb, a journalist and public figure.
In the "Lifestyle" block, the awards were presented by the event's alcohol partner, the SHABO company.
The following took the stage in turn: Tetyana Baranska, a blogger whose content focuses on the Odessa flavor; singer and influencer Anastasia Bilych; model and brand ambassador Anna Gonchar; columnist Oleksandr Gudzovsky (San Sanych); entrepreneur and blogger Viktoria Isachenko; content creator and speaker Lyudmila Kovalenko; actress and model Ksenia Loginova; and institution expert Viktoria Chudnovets. Also awarded were "Pryvoz" star Svitlana Bazarenko and motivational blogger Maksym Tarasov.
In the "Travel" nomination, the laureate was Lyubov Vytyaganets, a business coach and travel expert. She was awarded by the ZEUS group of security companies, which also acted as a partner of the event.
In the "Jurisprudence" block, Daria Golodnyak, a lawyer, blogger, and public figure, was honored. She was awarded by Denys Ponomarenko, a well-known Ukrainian human rights activist and co-founder of the "Baristers" bar association.
The winners in the Gastro category were Olga Ardakovska, a culinary influencer, and Andriy Dromov, a chef, TV presenter, and ambassador of gastro culture. The award was presented by Olena Besedovska, a well-known gastro blogger, entrepreneur, and head of the Club of Successful Women.
In the "Image and Style" nomination, the laureate is Elena Shtogrina, a famous stylist, image maker, founder of a specialized school, and author of numerous books on style. The award was presented by psychologist and business coach Natalia Lebedeva.
In the “Wellness” nomination, there are Yulia Naumenko, a famous Ukrainian nutritionist and millionaire blogger, and Alyona Onofriychuk, founder of the “Sulav” rehabilitation center. The organizers could not fail to note their great contribution to the development and improvement of Odessa residents.
The award was presented to the laureates by Vitaly Korol, a representative of the company "Grand the avto 13" - the automotive partner of the evening.
In the beauty segment, the awards were received by Alena Antonova, a makeup artist, influencer, and founder of a cosmetics brand, and Adelina Reznichuk, a beauty coach, motivational blogger, and active volunteer. This category caused a particularly strong reaction from the audience, which was filled with many representatives of the beauty industry.
The winner in the category "Theater and Classical Culture" was the favorite of Odessans, People's Artist of Ukraine Borys Barsky. The award was presented to him by Maksym Lavrynenko.
The final culmination of the evening was the performance of the headliner, POSITIFF, a famous Ukrainian musician, composer, and blogger.
Gratitude
The organizers express their sincere gratitude to everyone who became part of White Influence Night and supported the event not only with resources, but also with trust, participation and warmth. First of all, the most sincere words of gratitude to the general partner of the project Ivan Vrabiy, entrepreneur, master hairdresser and brand technologist Luxliss Professional, his brands "Nemo", "Royal Modals", "Marina Vlady Collaboration", F24, "Nekhustka", as well as:
to the companies ARMAR Solutions, Heal Power, Perfume Boutique, the Trymay charity foundation, as well as Nella Shpileva, Maryna Ovcharenko, Natalia Lebedeva, Anatoly Kolomiyets, and Ilya Khalday for their contribution to the social part of the project and support for inclusive programs.
Also, words of sincere gratitude to the companies: “Factory of Taste”, PJSC “Odeskabel”, the head of the National Natural Park “Kuyalnytskyi” - Oleksandr Shestun, the Bar Association “Baristers” and personally Denis Ponomarenko - for their humanity, openness and participation in the charitable initiative.
Thanks to the venue partner — Park Residence — for the stylish space, high level of service and atmosphere of the evening. Ribas Duke Boutique Hotel — for accommodating guests in the very heart of Odessa — in Teatralny Lane. This is a five-star hotel with a bright individual design, Italian furniture, generous rooms — from standard to presidential — and a full range of comfortable service.
To the alcoholic partner SHABO — for exquisite drinks, gifts to the laureates, and an atmospheric wine culture maintained at a high level.
Special thanks to the Barbara flower salon for the aesthetic design and subtle sense of the overall concept of the evening.
Proshar provided a distinctive design for the space, the pool, and the branded photo zone, which became a bright element of the visual part of the event. Also, many thanks to our long-standing and reliable printing partner, Epc, for the photo zone.
Security for the event was at a high level thanks to the security company ZEUS, and transportation and status support was provided by Grand The Auto 13.
A unique lot of the charity auction — an exclusive perfume — was provided by perfumer Dmitry Milyutin, for which we would like to express our special gratitude.
The organizers also express their gratitude to all the brands that supported White Influence Night 2025 and contributed to the implementation of both the secular and social parts of the event.
"Our first White Influence Night showed how important and timely it is today to create conditions for the interaction of popular media personalities and business. Such cooperation is beneficial for all parties. It allows you to develop, increase your potential, provides an opportunity to present yourself qualitatively to all participants and support important social initiatives, which means that there are even more meetings, projects and partnerships ahead," emphasized Olena Ovchinnikova, the organizer of the project, media expert and founder of the rating agency "Elitexpert".
Photo: Oleg Upalyuk and Svitlana Silenko
