{"id":26489,"date":"2023-10-25T15:36:29","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T13:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/?post_type=news&p=26489"},"modified":"2023-10-25T15:36:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T13:36:30","slug":"president-milanovic-decorates-meritorious-artists-scientists-businesspeople-athletes-and-associations","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/en\/news\/president-milanovic-decorates-meritorious-artists-scientists-businesspeople-athletes-and-associations\/","title":{"rendered":"President Milanovi\u0107 Decorates Meritorious Artists, Scientists, Businesspeople, Athletes and Associations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cToday, there are about thirty people and associations here that have been decorated for achieving measurable results. This is why they differ from all those who work, who give themselves devotedly in order to achieve some goal in the community of people we call society,\u201d the President of the Republic Zoran Milanovi\u0107 said at a ceremony in the Office of the President, where he decorated meritorious artists, scientists, businesspeople, associations, athletes, sports managers and coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEvery job, every human activity, if it is humane and legal, has its purpose, mission and goal,\u201d added President Milanovi\u0107, congratulating those who were decorated on their achievements, and telling them that many are still young enough, active and full of ambition for new achievements. \u201cWhat we are rewarding today can only arise from ambition, personal human ambition, from which everything starts after all,\u201d the President of the Republic concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For special merits in the area of science, research, international relations and for extraordinary contributions to the reputation of the Republic of Croatia and its international standing, the Order of Duke Trpimir with Ribbon and Star was conferred upon Academician Ivo \u0160laus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Order of the Croatian Star with the effigy of Marko Maruli\u0107 was bestowed upon: Mihael Feri\u0107 and Martin Vukovi\u0107 for special merits and extraordinary contributions in the area of cultural heritage through the preservation and popularization of Croatian tamburitza music and the affirmation of traditional and contemporary tamburitza music; Vladimir Kuraja for special merits and extraordinary contributions in the creation and preservation of Croatian folklore cultural heritage at home and abroad; Slavka Pavi\u0107 for special merits in culture through many years of amateur and artistic photography and for extraordinary contributions in the promotion of Croatian photography at home and abroad; Vesna Leiner for extraordinary contributions in the area of museum education, pedagogical activities, preservation and promotion of Croatian cultural heritage at home and abroad, and for special merits in cultural work and adaptation of access to museum premises for persons with disabilities; Alfred Krupa for special merits in the area of culture and for extraordinary contributions to the promotion of Croatian visual arts at home and abroad; Nicolas Raljevi\u0107 for exceptional achievements in the promotion of Croatian dramatic art and literature in the French Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ivan Klapan was decorated with the Order of the Croatian Star with the effigy of Bla\u017e Lorkovi\u0107 for extraordinary contributions to the Croatian economy and the promotion of the Croatian economy in the Republic of Croatia and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matea Jeli\u0107 and Marin \u010cili\u0107 were decorated with the Order of the Croatian Star with the effigy of Franjo Bu\u010dar for extraordinary sporting achievements and for winning medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as for the promotion of sports and the international standing of the Republic of Croatia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following individuals were decorated with the Order of the Croatian Star with the effigy of Katarina Zrinska: Prof. Dr. \u017deljko Poljak for extraordinary contributions in healthcare and special merits in the development and promotion of health education opinion journalism; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sini\u0161a Maslovara for extraordinary contributions in healthcare and special merits in the development and promotion of Croatian otoneurology and vestibular rehabilitation at home and abroad.                   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Order of the Croatian Interlace was bestowed upon the following individuals: Academician Ljerka Ostoji\u0107 for extraordinary contributions and special merits in healthcare and the scientific fields of anatomy and physical medicine; Prof. Dr. Robert Matija\u0161i\u0107 for extraordinary contributions and special merits achieved through scientific research work in the fields of archaeology, ancient history and Latin epigraphy of the Croatian area in antiquity; Rev. Dr. Anton Koli\u0107 for extraordinary contributions in promoting moral and social values through yearslong pastoral and social work in Gradi\u0161\u0107e, Republic of Austria, and for providing selfless assistance to displaced persons and the needy; Dejan Buva\u010d for extraordinary contributions in cultural and artistic amateurism and preservation of the cultural heritage of Me\u0111imurje; Ana Le\u0161ina for extraordinary contributions and special merits in volunteer and humanitarian activities by providing selfless assistance and support to persons with disabilities; Branko Luli\u0107 for special merits in healthcare in the area of diabetology and yearslong extraordinary and successful leadership and advancement of the Diabetic Society of Split; Veljko Laura for extraordinary contributions to the sporting achievements of Croatian athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and for the promotion of sports and international standing of the Republic of Croatia; Roland Robert Varga for extraordinary contributions to the sporting achievements of Croatian athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, and for the promotion of sports and international standing of the Republic of Croatia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toni Tomas was decorated with the Charter of the Republic of Croatia for extraordinary contributions to the sporting achievements of Croatian athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and for the promotion of sports and international standing of the Republic of Croatia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Charter of the Republic of Croatia was also presented to the following: to the company \u201cKon\u010dar-Elektroindustrija JSC\u201d for yearslong and extraordinary contributions to the Croatian economy and its promotion at home and abroad, on the occasion of the company\u2019s 100th<\/sup> anniversary; to the Croatian branch of the International Council on Large Electric Systems (HRO CIGR\u00c9) for extraordinary contributions to the Croatian economy and the promotion of the Croatian economy in the energy sector, and for the development of the energy sector as a major segment of the Croatian economy; to the Union of Czechs in the Republic of Croatia for its contribution to the development and promotion of the international standing of the Republic of Croatia through activities in the scientific, cultural and economic fields, on the occasion of the 100th<\/sup> anniversary of its foundation; to the Scout Association of Split for extraordinary and yearslong contributions in promoting educational work with children and youth, as well as humanitarian activities, on the occasion of its 100th<\/sup> anniversary; to the record label \u201cCroatia Records JSC\u201d for special contributions to the promotion of the music industry in the Republic of Croatia, on the occasion of the 75th<\/sup> anniversary of its foundation; to Croatian Radio Valpov\u0161tina for extraordinary contributions in informing citizens in the Valpovo area during the Homeland War, on the occasion of the 60th<\/sup> anniversary of its foundation; to the \u201cTamburica\u201d culture and arts society from Staro Petrovo Selo for special contributions in preserving customs, traditions and cultural heritage, and for the development of cultural and artistic amateurism, on the occasion of its 50th<\/sup> anniversary; to the Croatian Physicians\u2019 Music Society of the Croatian Medical Association for special contributions in the promotion of Croatian musical culture among physicians and beyond, through numerous guest appearances at home and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Nicolas Raljevi\u0107 gave a speech in which he thanked President Milanovi\u0107 for the decorations, saying that they were rewarded for their efforts, which have helped make Croatia a world-renowned country. \u201cWe hereby thank you with all our hearts. The recognition you have given us will undoubtedly further our ambition to do even more and better in order to glorify Croatia in the world. We will prove that we are worthy of the honour you have bestowed upon us,\u201d Mr. Nicolas Raljevi\u0107 said on behalf of everyone who was decorated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PHOTO: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia \/ Ana Marija Kati\u0107, Dario Andri\u0161ek<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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