The awarded members of the National Archives of Hungary

Szabó Ervin Medal

It was founded in 1972, in order to reward outstanding achievements of librarians and archivists.

1977 – István Nagy, chief archivist

1982 – János Varga, director general

1985 – Vilmos Bélay, chief archivist

1986 – Mrs. Gábor Pap, department manager

Pauler Gyula Prize

According to Act 12/1991 (VIII. 6.) of the Ministry of Culture and Public Education – amended by Act 3/1992 (III. 6.) of the Ministry of Culture and Public Education, and Act 3/1999 (II. 24.) of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage (3_1999_NKOM.pdf) – the prize shall be bestowed upon archivists who performed exemplary achievements for a longer time, and through their activities and initiatives they advanced the improvement of their professional fields. The prize – 200 000 Ft per head – can be given to four people on 20 August. The donated person receives a grant and a round, bronze medal which is 80 mm in diameter and 8 mm thick. The medal was created by the sculptor Enikő Szöllőssy; its convex obverse limns Gyula Pauler’s portrait and the inscription Gyula Pauler Prize is presented as well. It was bestowed on 20 August 1992 for the first time.

1992 – Klára Dóka, chief archivist, deputy department manager

1998 – Ákos Koroknai, chief archivist, chief counsellor

1999 – Lajos Körmendy, chief archivist, deputy director general

2002 – Éva Nyulászi-Straub, chief archivist, head of department

2002 – László Soós, chief archivist, head of department

2005 – Géza Érszegi, chief archivist, chief counsellor

2006 – Éva Kisasszondy, chief archivist, head of department

Széchényi Ferenc Prize

According to Act 3/1999 (II. 24.) of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage (3_1999_NKOM.pdf)the prize shall be bestowed upon professionals (working for libraries, archives, museums) who performed high-level theoretical or practical activities, worked out and applied new methods, and served their professions. The prize – 200 000 Ft per head – may be bestowed upon six people on 20 August. The donated person receives a grant and a round, bronze medal which is 70 mm in diameter and 5 mm thick. The medal was created by the sculptor Róbert Csíkszentmihályi. Its obverse limns Ferenc Széchényi’s portrait and the legend "Ferenc Széchényi Prize" is indicated as well. Another legend is also presented on its reverse: "For serving public collection".

2000 – János Varga, academician, retired director general

2000 – János Lakos, chief archivist, honorary director general, chief archives-inspector

2001 – Gabriella Albrecht-Kunszeri, chief repairer, head of department

2002 – Lajos Gecsényi, chief archivist, director general

2003 – Klára Dóka, chief archivist

2003 – István G. Vass, chief archivist, honorary director general

2005 – László Szűcs, retired chief archivist

2007 – Éva Nyulászi-Straub, chief archivist, head of department

Pro Archivo Regni Prize

It was founded by the National Archives of Hungary in 1995. Every year the prize is donated to a full-time employee assigned for an indefinite period, provided that he/she has been working for the National Archives of Hungary on particularly high-level for at least 15 years. The director general of the Archives decides about the donation on the basis of recommendations of deputy directors general, the head of the Finance Office and heads of departments. The bestowed person receives a grant, a memorial certificate and the prize.

1995 – Erzsébet Fábián-Kiss, chief archivist, chief counsellor

1996 – Mrs. Aladár Szemerszky, repairer

1997 – János Buzási, chief archivist, deputy director general

1998 – Mrs. Béla Szakmáry, assistant archivist

1999 – Mrs. József Pataki, archival employee

2000 – Tamás Kálnoki Kis, chief archivist, deputy head of department

2001 – Margit Judák, chief archivist

2002 – Lajos Bertók, chief archivist, deputy head of department

2003 – Klára Tahy, repairer, deputy head of department

2004 – Előd Vass, retired chief archivist

2005 – Mrs. János Sudár, repairer

2006 - Zsuzsanna Vissy, chief archivist, chief counsellor

2007 - László Soós, chief archivist, head of department

2008 – Éva Szigetváry, chief archivist, chief counsellor

Ember Győző Prize

2002 – Géza Érszegi, chief archivist, chief counsellor

2003 – Erzsébet Fábián-Kiss, chief archivist, chief counsellor

2004 – István G. Vass, chief archivist, honorary director general

2005 – Ákos Koroknai, chief archivist, chief counsellor

For Archives Prize

It was founded by the Association of Hungarian Archivists in 1991, in order to reward those non-research archival workers (clerical assistants, financial administrators, technicians) who continuously serve archivism and performed achievements deserving credit. Leaders of institutions, every member of the Society and archival collectives may make recommendations on bestowing.

1992 – Éva Sarnyai Szauer, archival employee

1993 – Éva Lénárt, Mrs. Dr. László Szelei, administrator

1994 – Mrs. József Pataki, archival employee

1995 – Margit Juhász, Mrs. Gábor Kerner, archival employee

1996 – Irén Keklár, archival employee

1998 – Csaba Szemkeő, archival employee

2000 – Mrs. Aladár Szemerszky, repairer

2003 – Mrs. Dénes Zubán, repairer

2007 – Mária Péntek-Unghváry, archivist

 

2008 – Mrs. Ferenc Vetró, administrator

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Széchenyi Prize

 

According to Act XII of 1990 (12_1990.pdf), amended by Act XI of 2000, the prize shall be bestowed upon professionals from the fields of science, technology, researches, technical improvement, culture, art, medication and pedagogy, who perform high-level, exemplary achievements acknowledged in international relations as well. The bestowed person receives a grant, prize, a badge and a statue. The statue is a 89 mm tall, bronze, gilded small sculpture presenting István Széchenyi’s figure. The pedestal is 255 mm tall, 40 mm in diameter; it is a cylinder made of copper with a gilded upper part and a silver-plated case. On the basis of the suggestion of a special committee, the Government makes a proposal to the president. Usually on 15 March, the president gives the prize to the donated persons with all solemnity.

2005 – János Varga, academician, retired director general

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The Order of the Hungarian Republic, Medium Cross, Civil Section

According to Act XXXI of 1991 (31_1991.pdf), amended by Act XI of 2000, the Cross shall be given to Hungarian and foreign citizens furthering and advancing the interests of the independent and democratic Hungary in an exemplary way. The Prize involves two separate sections: a Civil Section and a Soldier’s Section. With the sanction of the Government, the prime minister and the competent ministers make recommendations on bestowing. The President of the Hungarian Republic hands over the Cross to the donated person.

2003 – Gábor Verő, retired director general (New Hungarian Central Archives)

2007 – János Varga, retired director general

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The Order of the Hungarian Republic, Officer’s Cross, Civil Section

According to Act XXXI of 1991 (31_1991.pdf), amended by Act XI of 2000, the Cross shall be given to Hungarian and foreign citizens furthering and advancing the interests of the independent and democratic Hungary in an exemplary way. The Prize involves two separate sections: a Civil Section and a Soldier’s Section. With the sanction of the Government, the prime minister and the competent ministers make recommendations on bestowing. The President of the Hungarian Republic hands over the Cross to the donated person.

The Order of the Hungarian Republic, Knight’s Cross, Civil Section

According to Act XXXI of 1991 (31_1991.pdf), amended by Act XI of 2000, the Cross shall be given to Hungarian and foreign citizens furthering and advancing the interests of the independent and democratic Hungary in an exemplary way. The Prize involves two separate sections: a Civil Section and a Soldier’s Section. With the sanction of the Government, the prime minister and the competent ministers make recommendations on bestowing. The President of the Hungarian Republic hands over the Cross to the donated person.

2005 – Mrs. Ferenc Mandur, head of the Finance Office

(The ranking of the awarded colleagues presents the posts fulfilled at the time of bestowing.)