Estonian State Cultural Awards

Estonian State Cultural Awards (Estonian: Eesti Vabariigi kultuuripreemiad) are Estonian state cultural awards which are designated for outstanding creative achievements in the field of culture. Awards are given to persons.[1]

Every year, the awards are designated to:

  • "three awards for long-term outstanding creative activity";
  • "five awards for outstanding works that have reached the public in the preceding calendar year".[1]

The amount of the awards are determined in the state budget.[1]

The awards are handed over on the anniversary of Republic of Estonia (24 February).[1]

  1. ^ a b c d "State Cultural Awards and Grants Act – Riigi Teataja". www.riigiteataja.ee. Retrieved 4 June 2020.