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Shota Rustaveli State Prize

ショタ・ルスタヴェリ国家賞

State prize in the fields of arts and literature in Georgia. Established in 1965.

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Established
1965
Organizer
Government of Georgia (Ministry of Culture)
Category
General Arts and Media Arts
Selection Method
Recommendation
Target
Professional
Frequency
1 per year
Status
Active

Description

The Shota Rustaveli State Prize, established in 1965, is the highest state prize awarded in the fields of arts and literature in Georgia. The first recipients include Konstantin Gamsakhurdia (writer), Irakli Abashidze (poet), and Lado Gudiashvili (painter). Other notable figures from various fields such as poets, painters, sculptors, actors, dancers, and film professionals have also received the prize. Details such as the prize amount and specific selection procedures are not clearly stated in the article, so it is recommended to refer to official announcements.

Prize

Main Prize
Medal and national honor (State Prize for Arts and Literature in Georgia)
  • Medal
  • National Honor
  • Certificate

Application Tips

Dos

  • Check the official information from the organizer (Government of Georgia, Ministry of Culture)
  • Organize and present your achievements (publications, award history, exhibition/performance history, etc.)
  • Clearly explain the cultural significance and impact of your works or achievements

Don''ts

  • Ignore official information and follow unofficial procedures
  • Make excessive exaggerations or unfounded claims
  • Submit materials from fields that are not eligible

From Judges

  • Since originality and cultural impact are emphasized, clearly state the uniqueness of your work and its socio-cultural contributions
  • Demonstrating consistent achievements and long-term contributions is likely to lead to high evaluation

Official Resources

http://www.culture.gov.ge/News/%E1%83%99%E1%83%9D%E1%83%9C%E1%83%99%E1%83%A3%E1%83%A0%E1%83%A1%E1%83%98-%E1%83%A8%E1%83%9D%E1%83%97%E1%83%90-%E1%83%A0%E1%83%A3%E1%83%A1%E1%83%97%E1%83%90%E1%83%95%E1%83%94%E1%83%9A%E1%83%98%E1%83%A1-%E1%83%A1%E1%83%90%E1%83%AE%E1%83%94%E1%83%9A%E1%83%9D%E1%83%91%E1%83%98%E1%83%A1%E1%83%90-%E1%83%93%E1%83%90-%E1%83%A1%E1%83%90%E1%83%A5%E1%83%90%E1%83%A0%E1%83%97%E1%83%95%E1%83%94%E1%83%9A%E1%83%9D%E1%83%A1.aspx

Past Winners

Edition 3 (1965, held 3 times in year)
Lado Gudiashvili Winner
Edition 2 (1965, held 2 times in year)
Irakli Abashidze Winner
Edition 1 (1965)
Konstantine Gamsakhurdia Winner