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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The highest Hungarian state decoration for the cultivation and preservation of Hungarian culture.
View awardOutstanding Artist of the Hungarian People’s Republic
One of the most prestigious Hungarian state awards for the arts. The recipient is entitled to the title “Outstanding Artist of Hungary” (short: “Outstanding Artist”). Only those who already hold the Meritorious Artist award and have held it for at least five years are eligible.
View awardMeritorious 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”).
View awardBalázs Béla Award
The highest state professional award that can be granted by the Minister responsible for culture to filmmakers and television creators.
View awardBalázs Béla Award
The highest state professional award that can be granted by the Minister responsible for culture to filmmakers and television creators.
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