11 May is the official holiday of the city of Miskolc, Hungary. The city's council proclaimed this day as a holiday in 1992 and it was first celebrated in 1993. It is the anniversary of the granting of the coat of arms of Miskolc in 1909 by King Franz Joseph.[1]
By tradition several awards are awarded on this day in the National Theatre of Miskolc. Many of these awards are named after famous citizens.
The awards
- Honorary Citizen of Miskolc
- Pro Urbe Award
- Ignác Gálffy Award
- Lőrinc Szabó Literary Award
- Ede Reményi Music Award
- Béla Kondor Art Award
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- Mrs Déry Theatre Award
- Bertalan Szemere Public Life Award
- Ottó Herman Scientific Award
- Pedagogical Award
- Athlete of the Year
- City of Miskolc Architecture Award
- Samuel Benkő Award
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- Niveau Award
- "Civil Organisation of the Year" Award
- "Support to Civilians" Award
- "Sports in the City of Miskolc" Award
- "Tourism in the City of Miskolc" Award
- Szentpáli Award
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