Just two days after winning third place in the Alpine Skiing World Cup slalom at the winter resort in Palisades Tahoe (USA), Albert Popov was a guest at the Ministry of Tourism by invitation of Minister Dr. Ilin Dimitrov. Minister Dimitrov congratulated the team on the great success. "After your landmark victory, with which you made us proud, we would like to include you as our tourism ambassador, and this goes with a special award - the symbol of Bulgaria and the Ministry of Tourism - the Golden Rose. Thank you very much for everything you have done." With these words, Minister Dimitrov turned to Albert Popov, handing him the award.
- Оfficial website of the Ministry of Tourism, March 2023