The Delmira Agustini Medal is a civil decoration of Uruguay whose purpose is to honor those citizens, natural or legal, and foreign personalities who contribute or have contributed significantly to culture and the arts who, in the opinion of the Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay, deserve such recognition. The medal was created on 4 January 2013 and was named after Uruguayan poet
Delmira Agustini
Delmira Agustini (October 24, 1886 – July 6, 1914) was an Uruguayan poet of the early 20th century.
Biography
Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, she began writing when she was ten and had her first book of poems published when she was still a teena ...
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History
The Delmira Agustini Medal was created by Law No. 19,050 of 4 January 2013, which also put in charge of the Ministry of Education and Culture the decision of who will be awarded, to perform the presentation of the decoration and also ordered that the Executive Branch through the Ministry of Education and Culture regulate all other matters related to the medal.
Decree No. 123/013 of 23 April 2013 further regulated the aforementioned law.
Appearance
The medal was named after poet
Delmira Agustini
Delmira Agustini (October 24, 1886 – July 6, 1914) was an Uruguayan poet of the early 20th century.
Biography
Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, she began writing when she was ten and had her first book of poems published when she was still a teena ...
. It is made of copper, minted on its obverse and engraved on its reverse with a cover of old silver. It is circular-shaped with a diameter of 40 millimeters and three millimeters of thickness. It is delivered in a case.
On its obverse it depicts a
low relief engraving of the figure of Delmira Agustini, surrounded by an "
art nouveau
Art Nouveau (; ) is an international style of art, architecture, and applied art, especially the decorative arts. The style is known by different names in different languages: in German, in Italian, in Catalan, and also known as the Modern ...
" decoration. On its reverse is engraved the text "''En reconocimiento a la contribución a la cultura y las artes. Ministerio de Educación y Cultura. República Oriental del Uruguay''" ("In recognition of the contribution to culture and the arts. Ministry of Education and Culture. Eastern Republic of Uruguay").
Eligibility and appointment
The medal is awarded by the Minister of Education and Culture to citizens (natural or legal) as well as to foreigners who have notably contributed to culture and the arts in any of its aspects, which in the opinion of the Ministry of Education and Culture deserves the recognition.
The presentation is performed in an act, public or private, without having to comply with any formality or protocol other than that the recipient meets the requirements to be awarded and the person presenting the award is able to do so. After that, the Ministry of Education and Culture will register in the registry of the medal, managed by the National Directorate of Culture of this Ministry, who is being decorated with the medal.
Recipients
See also
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Orders, decorations, and medals of Uruguay
The system of orders, decorations and medals of Uruguay consist of both military and civilian honours presented by the authorities of Uruguay with the purpose of recognize and rewards actions or services considered praiseworthy.
Introduction
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Culture of Uruguay
The culture of Uruguay is diverse in its nature since the nation's population is one of multicultural origins. Uruguay has a legacy of artistic and literary traditions, especially for its small size. The culture of Uruguay is known to be heavily ...
References
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Civil awards and decorations of Uruguay