István Kovács

Ministerial Certificate of Recognition (Ministry of Culture and Innovation)

Ministerial Certificate of Recognition

Széchenyi Prize

Hungarian state award, successor to the State Prize of the Hungarian People’’s Republic, recognizing outstanding representatives of the scientific community. Classes: grand prize and prize.

Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland

Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit

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.

"Bene Merito" Decoration of Honour

Laurel Wreath Award of the Republic of Hungary

Hungarian state award for outstanding literary achievements.

Jósika Miklós Award

An award granted by the Minister of Defence, recognizing outstanding literary achievement.

Honorary Title for Hungarian War Grave Maintenance

A decoration awarded by the Minister of Defence or the Chief of the Hungarian Defence Forces in multiple grades, in recognition of the maintenance and care of Hungarian war graves, military memorials, and places of remembrance, as well as the support of these activities.

Pro Memoria Medal

Honorary Title for National Defense

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

Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta

Honorary Title for National Defense

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

Officer’s Cross 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.

Gold Cross of Merit of the People's Republic of Poland

József Attila Award

The highest state literary award for outstanding literary activity, awarded by the current Minister of Culture.

Decoration for Merit to Polish Culture