Medals of the RA Ministry of Diaspora

By the N222-L decree signed by RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan on 2009 December 24, the “RA Ministry of Diaspora Gold Medal”, as well as “William Saroyan”, “Nubar Pasha”, “Komitas” and “Arshil Gorky” Medals have been created to stimulate individuals and organizations for implementing projects in different spheres for development of Armenia-Diaspora partnership, contributing to further development of partnership and assisting in the preservation of the Armenian identity.

The “RA Ministry of Diaspora Gold Medal” is granted to those providing notable services for Armenia-Diaspora partnership, making contributions to the strengthening of relations between Armenia and the Diaspora and the relations within Diaspora Armenian communities, achievements in educating and disciplining the young generation of Armenians, raising Armenia’s reputation and contributing to acknowledgement of the country through professional activities, implementing national-public activities and making great contributions to the preservation of Armenian identity.

The Ministry’s “William Saroyan” Medal is granted for contributing to the dissemination of Armenian culture in the Diaspora, prominent achievements in the sphere, developing Armenia-Diaspora partnership through creative activities and making great contributions to the strengthening of relations between Armenia and the Diaspora and relations within Diaspora Armenian communities.

The Ministry’s “Poghos Nubar” medal is granted for implementing public and benevolent activities in Armenia and the Diaspora, providing special services for preservation of the Armenian identity, strengthening practical ties between the Republic of Armenia and the Diaspora, solving scientific, educational, healthcare, athletic and cultural issues in the Armenian communities and making great contributions within the framework of the development of Armenia-Diaspora partnership.

The Ministry’s “Komitas” Medal is granted for disseminating Armenian arts in the Diaspora, high-level creativity and performance in the sphere and for making considerable contributions to the development of Armenia-Diaspora partnership through activities.

The Ministry’s “Arshil Gorky” Medal is granted for disseminating fine arts, painting, sculpture and drawing, achieving success in the sphere, disseminating and raising awareness of Armenian arts in the Diaspora and making great contributions to the development of Armenia-Diaspora partnership through activities.