The Committee for Awards of the City of Krapina has issued a Public Call for the submission of proposals for the awarding of City of Krapina honours for 2026. All citizens, associations, religious communities, political parties, trading companies, institutions, and other legal entities are invited to submit their proposals.
The public honours of the City of Krapina cover six categories: the Life Achievement Award of the City of Krapina, the Honorary Citizen of the City of Krapine award, the Charter of the City of Krapina, the Plaque of the City of Krapina, the Coat of Arms of the City of Krapina, and the Small Plaque of the City of Krapina. The Life Achievement Award is given to individuals for exceptional successes in the development of social relations and the advancement of the economy, education, science, culture, healthcare, social care, sport, and other forms of social life significant to the City of Krapina. It is awarded when it is assessed that these individuals have invested all their objective capabilities into their respective work and achieved a unique result that represents an exceptional contribution to the development and reputation of the City of Krapina.
An individual may be declared an Honorary Citizen of the City of Krapina if they are a citizen of the Republic of Croatia or a foreign national who has significantly contributed to the progress and promotion of the reputation of the City of Krapina through their work, scientific or political activities, the achievement and development of democracy and peace in the Republic of Croatia or the world, and the progress of humanity. However, a person with their residence in the area of the City of Krapina cannot be declared an honorary citizen.
The Charter of the City of Krapina is awarded to natural and legal persons for exceptional successes achieved in the field of developing social relations and advancing the economy, education, science, culture, healthcare, social care, sport, and other forms of social life of particular significance to the City of Krapina. The Plaque of the City of Krapina is intended for natural and legal persons for successes in the development of social relations and the advancement of the same areas of significance to the city. The Coat of Arms of the City of Krapina is awarded to citizens of the City of Krapina, other citizens of the Republic of Croatia, and citizens of other countries for merits in the general development of democracy and the progress of humanity, as well as the development of international cooperation. The Small Plaque of the City of Krapina is awarded to pupils and students who, through their achievements, accomplishments in work and creativity, promote the City of Krapina in a special way.
Proposals for the awarding of public honours must be explained in writing. They must contain the name and surname or title of the proposer, the proposer’s residence or headquarters, the personal name or title of the legal entity to which the proposal relates, along with basic data about the person, the name of the public honour and the field for which the proposal is submitted, a comprehensive explanation of the proposal or the achievements and contributions for which the award is proposed, and appropriate documentation confirming the claims in the proposal, such as previous awards, published works, professional reviews and assessments, and competitive results. A proposal for the awarding of public honours can also be made posthumously.
A special call has been issued for the submission of proposals for the Small Plaque, which is awarded to pupils and students who, through their achievements and accomplishments in work and creativity, promote the City of Krapina in a special way. Proposals can be submitted in person or by post to the address: City of Krapina, Committee for Awards of the City of Krapina, Magistratska 30, Krapina. The deadline for submitting proposals is 30 October 2026.
