President Mikheil Kavelashvili, at the presentation of Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, awarded culture sphere representatives with Orders of Excellence and Honor for their merit and contribution to culture development, the Presidential Administration reported.

“All epochs have their outstanding heroes, who care about the enrichment of our cultural heritage and their passing to future generations. You are the people who are in charge of this honorable mission and are fulfilling it with dignity! Therefore, it is great honor for me that I have the opportunity to award you with Orders of Excellence and Honor on behalf of the Georgian people and government.

Congratulations and once again, I extend my gratitude on behalf of our nation and people for your service,” Kavelashvili said.

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, Culture Minister Tinatin Rukhadze and culture sphere representatives attended the event at the Presidential Palace.