Commander's Cross with Star 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.
View awardArtist 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.
View awardMárai Sándor Award
State award granted for an author’’s lifetime achievement, for an outstanding prose volume published in the year preceding the award, or for a Hungarian author’’s internationally recognized work. It is a mid-level artistic award conferred by the minister responsible for culture and one of the highest professional recognitions in Hungarian literature.
View awardKossuth Prize
The highest Hungarian state decoration for the cultivation and preservation of Hungarian culture.
View awardKnight'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.
View awardJózsef Attila Award
The highest state literary award for outstanding literary activity, awarded by the current Minister of Culture.
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