PRESIDENT PETR PAVEL BESTOWED STATE DECORATIONS ON SATURDAY, 28 OCTOBER

In his address delivered prior to the actual decoration ceremony, the President emphasised that people are the Czech Republic’s greatest assets. “They are students in universities, businesspeople, innovators, doctors and medical staff, soldiers and police officers, teachers on all levels of education, and those who make their living with their own hands. Simply put, they are all those who approach their job in a positive and honest manner. If we can develop this human capital properly, we can be a player in the world’s top leagues.”

To our immense pleasure, award recipients include the representatives of the Academy of Performing Arts.

Ivan Klánský, Dean of HAMU, piano virtuoso
The President has bestowed the Medal of Merit, First Grade on Professor Ivan Klánský for his service to the Czech Republic in the field of art.

Jiří Chvála, choirmaster, Czech music promoter, Professor at the Conducting Department of HAMU
The President has bestowed the Medal of Merit, First Grade on Professor Jiří Chvála for his service to the Czech Republic in the field of training and education.

Olga Sommerová, documentary filmmaker, university teacher, member of AMU’s Artistic Board
The President has bestowed the Medal of Merit, First Grade on Associate Professor Olga Sommerová for her service to the Czech Republic in the field of culture.

Bedřich Moldan, geochemist, environmentalist, journalist, politician, senior supervisor of the AMU Environmental Panel
The President has bestowed the Medal of Merit, First Grade on Professor Bedřich Moldan for his service to the Czech Republic in the field of training and education.

An overview of the decorations is available here

We extend our sincerest congratulations to everybody decorated (and not just the representatives of our school).