The foreign ministries of Estonia and Latvia have jointly announced the annual Latvian and Estonian Language Promotion Awards. The award aims to promote the knowledge and understanding of the Latvian and Estonian languages, recognizing the achievements of individuals who have contributed to the promotion of these languages. Key Features of the Award:

• Monetary value of 5,000 euros
• Announced jointly by the foreign ministries of Estonia and Latvia
• Submission deadline for 2024 achievements: May 26, 2025

1. Anyone can submit candidates who have made significant contributions to the promotion of the Latvian or Estonian language in 2024.
2. Candidates can be journalists, teachers, university teachers, or institutions engaged in teaching Estonian in Latvia or Latvian in Estonia.
3. Submission requirements include translation or academic work, or managing a language-learning project, including journalistic programs, articles, and broadcasts on language promotion in Estonia or Latvia.

The Latvian and Estonian Language Promotion Awards have been presented for 15 years. Notable past winners include Maima GrInberga, Guntars GodiNS, Kalev Kalkun, Margus Konnula, Valts Ernštreits, Livia Viitol, Rūta Karma, Ilze Talberga, Lembit Vaba, Daila Ozola, Hea Lugu Publishers, and Karl Pajusalu. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional dedication to promoting the Latvian and Estonian languages.

“The Language Promotion Award is a great recognition of the hard work and dedication of individuals who have made significant contributions to the promotion of our languages,” said the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia.

The jury for the award consists of representatives from the foreign ministries of Estonia and Latvia, as well as language and literature experts. The award fund receives equal contributions from the ministries of foreign affairs of Latvia and Estonia, with a total of 10,000 euros allocated annually. Notable Highlights:

Latvian and Estonian Language Promotion Awards:
Awards given to recognize and reward individuals who have made significant contributions to the promotion of the Latvian and Estonian languages.
Eligibility:
Anyone can submit candidates who have made significant contributions to the promotion of the Latvian or Estonian language in 2024.
Selection Criteria:
The jury will evaluate candidates based on the following criteria:

1. Quality of translation or academic work
2. Impact of the language-learning project
3. Relevance to the promotion of the Latvian or Estonian language

Prize:
The winner will receive a monetary prize of 5,000 euros.
The Latvian and Estonian Language Promotion Awards aim to promote the knowledge and understanding of the Latvian and Estonian languages. The award process is designed to recognize and reward individuals who have made significant contributions to the promotion of these languages. By providing a platform for individuals to showcase their work, the award encourages the development of language skills and promotes linguistic diversity.