Ukrainian entrepreneur and cultural advisor Yelyzaveta Hordiichuk, also known as Elizabeth La Reine, has received a series of national and international awards recognizing her impact across hospitality, fashion, philanthropy, and cultural development over the past decade.
Hordiichuk is the Founder and CEO of Imperium Privé, Founder of Hotel Uslad in Ukraine, and the creative force behind La Reine Lingerie. Her career spans luxury strategy, eco-hospitality, fashion design, and charitable initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Recognition in Hospitality and Sustainable Development
Her hospitality project Hotel Uslad first gained national attention in 2017 after being named State Enterprise of the Year, highlighting its contribution to regional tourism and economic development.
In 2019, the hotel received the International Hospitality Awards: Best Eco Hotel, followed by the Best Family Hotel title in 2021. Both awards recognized Uslad’s focus on sustainability, family-oriented hospitality, and environmentally responsible tourism practices.
Fashion Industry Recognition and Cultural Influence
Hordiichuk’s fashion brand La Reine Lingerie quickly gained visibility within European fashion circles. In 2018, she received a Style Icon nomination at the ELLE Style Awards. The following year, the brand earned Opening of the Year at the Best Fashion Awards, recognizing its market debut and creative direction.
Her influence continued to expand internationally, culminating in the Designer of the Year honor at Emirates Fashion Week Dubai 2023, marking a key milestone in her fashion career and presence in the Middle Eastern luxury market.
National and State Honors in Ukraine
Beyond business and fashion, Hordiichuk has been recognized for her civic and cultural contributions at the state level in Ukraine.
In 2020, she was awarded the Honorary Diploma of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for her significant contribution to the country’s social and economic development. That same year, she was named to Forbes Ukraine’s 30 Under 30, acknowledging her influence as a young entrepreneur on a national scale.
Her charitable and cultural work earned state recognition in 2021, when she was awarded the Order of Princess Olga, 3rd Degree, for outstanding service in the charitable sphere.
In 2022, she received the Cross of Ivan Mazepa, a presidential distinction awarded for meaningful contributions to the preservation and revival of Ukraine’s national cultural and artistic heritage.
A Multidisciplinary Global Profile
Yelyzaveta Hordiichuk’s awards reflect a multidisciplinary career that bridges eco-hospitality, fashion innovation, philanthropy, and cultural strategy. Through Imperium Privé, she continues to advise high-net-worth clients, institutions, and cultural initiatives across multiple regions, while expanding philanthropic programs focused on education and creative empowerment.
As her work increasingly spans Ukraine, Europe, and the Middle East, Hordiichuk’s growing list of recognitions positions her among a new generation of global entrepreneurs reshaping the intersection of business, culture, and social impact.
