23 October state award 2026 presented to Gjorgji Jolevski, Stojko Stojkov and Viktor Lilcic Adams

The 23 October state award for 2026 was presented today to actor Gjorgji Jolevski and to two academics: Prof. Dr. Stojko Stojkov and Prof. Dr. Viktor Lilcic Adams.

The ceremony took place in the Crystal Hall of the Assembly on the occasion of the Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle, marked each year on 23 October.

Recognitions in culture and science

Jolevski received the honour for his achievements in culture and the arts, while the award in the field of science went to historian Prof. Dr. Stojko Stojkov and to archaeologist Prof. Dr. Viktor Lilcic Adams.

The 23 October award is a high-level national recognition traditionally granted for long-standing accomplishments and exceptional contributions to the protection of state interests, the promotion of national priorities and values, and to the preservation of cultural-historical heritage of public importance for the Republic of North Macedonia.

The award underlines the role of individuals whose professional work has left lasting marks on the development of Macedonian statehood, scholarly thought and artistic creation.

Photo: press material from the event