Ferenc Novák

choreographer, director, ethnographer
Aiud, 27 March 1931 – Budapest, 17 August 2024
Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–2012)
Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2023–2024)
He was the innovator of Hungarian stage dance, a master of dramatic theatre based on folk elements, an emblematic figure of the 20th century choreographic school. Like Béla
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2014governmental award

Artist of the Nation

The top prize in the hierarchical system of art awards, granted to Kossuth Prize-winning artists over 65 who have created significant value in their artistic field. By law, no more than seventy artists may hold it simultaneously.

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2005governmental award

Commander’s Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary

One of the four highest Hungarian state awards is the Hungarian Order of Merit, which is granted in various grades to individuals who perform exemplary activities in culture, science, art, or their own field, in order to advance Hungary’’s interests and promote universal human values.

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2001governmental award

Kölcsey Ferenc Millennium Award

It could be awarded once in the millennial year, on January 22, 2001, to Hungarian citizens and Hungarians living abroad who created outstanding works expressing the national and universal values of Hungarian culture.

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2000governmental award

First Class Title of Merit for Defence

A decoration awarded by the Minister of Defence or the Chief of the Hungarian Defence Forces in multiple grades.

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1993governmental award

Kossuth Prize

The highest Hungarian state decoration for the cultivation and preservation of Hungarian culture.

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1991governmental award

Order of the Star of the Hungarian Republic with a golden wreath

It was a high-ranking state decoration, the successor to the Order of the Star of the Hungarian People’s Republic, and it was discontinued in 1991.

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1987governmental award

State Award for Youth

State award given to individuals and collectives who achieved outstanding results in the socialist education of children and youth, creative work, public cultural, pedagogical, youth policy, sports leadership, and artistic activities.

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1985governmental award

Meritorious Artist of the Hungarian People’s Republic

State award for artists who have created outstanding artistic values over a prolonged period in Hungarian national culture and artistic fields (theatre, music, dance, circus, film, visual, photography, applied arts), and who already hold an artistic award granted by the minister responsible for culture. The recipient is entitled to the title “Meritorious Artist of Hungary” (short: “Meritorious Artist”).

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1980governmental award

Order of Merit for Work, Gold Class

High-ranking Hungarian state award during the years of state socialism, with multiple grades, recognizing outstanding work in various areas of society.

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1972governmental award

Erkel Ferenc Award

State award granted for outstanding composing, musical directing, and artistic activity.

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