overnmental award

Awarded by national government to recognize achievements of public, national significance.

An award established and granted by central government authorities.



The highest Hungarian state recognition in dramatic arts.



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



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”).



Professional recognition awarded by the Minister of Education to teachers and university lecturers for outstanding educational, pedagogical, and special education work, as well as for significant scientific contributions supporting pedagogical practice.



One of the most prestigious Hungarian state awards for the arts. The recipient is entitled to use 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.



One of the four highest Hungarian state decorations is the Order of Merit of Hungary, whose grades are awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary activity in culture, science, art, or their own professional field – to promote Hungary’’s interests and the advancement of universal human values.





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.



The second-highest Hungarian state award, which may be granted to individuals who have made a special contribution to improving Hungarian public thought, science, and culture.