Valvasorjeva nagrada
Slovensko muzejsko društvo (SMD), Trg francoske revolucije 7, Sl-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia,
ProprietorSlovene Museum Society
Estera Cerar, Vice-President
Valvasor Award
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Background
Awards are named after Janez Vajkard Valvasor, the polymath of 17th century, who dedicated his life to science and collecting.
Valvasor award is given for lifetime achievement in the museum field and for outstanding contributions to conservation, presentation and popularization of movable natural and cultural heritage in Slovenia and abroad.
In addition, the society also recognises important achievements in the museology in the past year, Valvasor honorary recognition is also awarded to special merit in popularizing museology and movable cultural heritage and for significant grants of sponsors to museums and galleries.
Commission following a call for Valvasor award and recognition makes the selection of winners of the preceding calendar year. The awards are by the rule given on the eve of International Museum Day, on 18th of May. Ceremony is accompanied by occasional cultural program in one of the museums in Ljubljana.
Previous winners
- 2009: Breda Ilich Klančnik
- 2008: Meta Gabršek Prosenc
- 2007: Irena Šavel
- 2006: Jasna Horvat
- 2005: Lidija Tavčar
- 2004: Maja Žvanut
- 2002: Kemal Selmanović
- 2001: Živeti v Celju (To live in Celje) – permanent exhibition of Celje Museum of Recent History
- 2000: Tone Kregar
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Originally established in 1971 by the Association of Slovene Museums, the Valvasor Award is the highest national award for achievements in the field of museology. +
Originally established in 1971 by the Association of Slovene Museums, the Valvasor Award is the highest national award for achievements in the field of museology. +
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