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PRESIDENTIAL PRIZES 2009 GO TO 21 WINNERS
Aysor
May 13 2010
Armenia
The Presidential Award 2009, sponsored by the Poghosian Foundation,
took place Thursday at the residence of the President of Armenia. 21
nominees out of 137 were awarded in 13 categories.
President Serzh Sargsyan handed the awards to winners and spoke to the
ceremony: "For the 10th time we are awarding the presidential prices
to persons of science and culture. 10 years ago the Presidential Award
was established, initiated and sponsored by the Poghosians family,
since then encouraging our winners and catching public's eye to the
last science and cultural achievements," said President.
Appreciating all the categories and nominees, President Sargsyan
paid a special attention to the two nominees, who accepted prizes for
science justification of the Genocide of Armenians and for a mission
for counteracting the denial of Genocide. These two winners are the
Suisse Armenie Association and the International Association of the
Genocide Scholars.
"I think that the importance of success in this spheres are clear to
everyone," said President.
Serzh Sargsyan also congratulated the young prizewinners, pointing
that their steps into the culture were marked by prices.
"We will have success if our faith, heartiness and holding in respect
the work never grow down. Your achievements make a way for our
nation's future. I believe that the future will be great and bright,"
said Sargsyan wishing good luck to all nominees and winners.
Aysor
May 13 2010
Armenia
The Presidential Award 2009, sponsored by the Poghosian Foundation,
took place Thursday at the residence of the President of Armenia. 21
nominees out of 137 were awarded in 13 categories.
President Serzh Sargsyan handed the awards to winners and spoke to the
ceremony: "For the 10th time we are awarding the presidential prices
to persons of science and culture. 10 years ago the Presidential Award
was established, initiated and sponsored by the Poghosians family,
since then encouraging our winners and catching public's eye to the
last science and cultural achievements," said President.
Appreciating all the categories and nominees, President Sargsyan
paid a special attention to the two nominees, who accepted prizes for
science justification of the Genocide of Armenians and for a mission
for counteracting the denial of Genocide. These two winners are the
Suisse Armenie Association and the International Association of the
Genocide Scholars.
"I think that the importance of success in this spheres are clear to
everyone," said President.
Serzh Sargsyan also congratulated the young prizewinners, pointing
that their steps into the culture were marked by prices.
"We will have success if our faith, heartiness and holding in respect
the work never grow down. Your achievements make a way for our
nation's future. I believe that the future will be great and bright,"
said Sargsyan wishing good luck to all nominees and winners.