Kossuth Prize
The highest Hungarian state decoration for the cultivation and preservation of Hungarian culture.
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 awardCommander’s Cross with Star 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 awardCommander'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 awardMeritorious Artist of the Republic of Hungary
State award for artists who have long created outstanding artistic achievements in Hungarian national culture and in the fields of theatre, music, dance, circus arts, film, fine arts, photography, and applied arts, and who have already received an art award granted by the minister responsible for culture. The recipient is entitled to use the title “Meritorious Artist of Hungary” (short: “Meritorious Artist”).
View awardState Prize
State award discontinued in 1990, granted to individuals or collectives in recognition of outstanding scientific, economic, and technical achievements, as well as excellence in education and healthcare; replaced by the Széchenyi Prize.
View awardErkel Ferenc Award
State award granted for outstanding composing, musical directing, and artistic activity.
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