National Award - 2016 contest starts in Moldova

11:12 | 08.07.2016 Category: Official

Chisinau, July 8 /MOLDPRES/ – The National Award committee has initiated the process of selecting candidates for this year issue award, the government’s communication and media relations department has reported.

Candidates for the contest are put forward by competent ministries, creative unions, sports federations, Academy of Sciences of Moldova, universities, as well as by laureates of the National and State Prizes.

Recommendations for the contest candidates and their files have to be submitted to the National Award Committee, at the government headquarters (address: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square, No. 1) till 29 July 2016.

The National Award is offered, both individually and to groups of authors, for outstanding achievements that have helped promote the country’s image internationally and have had a considerable impact on scientific and technical, as well as on social and economic progress, upon national and world cultures.

The National Award was established to recognize and encourage research, scientific and technological development and stimulate artistic and sports performance. Annually, the Moldovan government grants ten prizes worth 100 thousand lei on the Independence Day of Moldova.

(Editor L. Alcaza)

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