János Németh

ceramist, sculptor
Zalaegerszeg, 16 March 1934 – Zalaegerszeg, 22 June 2026
Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2013–2026)
2014
governmental award

Kossuth Prize

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

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2014
governmental 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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2008
governmental award

Knight'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.

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1980
governmental award

Award of Excellence of the Ministry of Culture

Excellence Award of the Ministry of Culture

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1978
governmental 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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1970
governmental award

Munkácsy Mihály Award, Grade III

Hungarian state award granted in recognition of outstanding achievements in visual arts.

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