RA Presidential Award

The RA Presidential Award is an annual award which was established by the January 19, 2001 decree of the President of Armenia. It is awarded for a
• breakthrough discovery or significant contribution to the area of natural sciences,
• breakthrough discovery or significant contribution to the area of technical sciences and information technologies,
• significant contribution to the arts,
• breakthrough discovery or significant contribution to the area of medical science,
• breakthrough discovery or significant contribution to the area of physics,
• significant contribution to the literature,
• significant contribution to the area of humanitarian sciences.
It was decided that the RA Presidential Award in each area is to consist of a certificate with the inscription and prize money.
It was also noted that
• Selection commissions, representing each particular area, develop set of criteria, select and nominate candidates based on the agreement signed between Jean and Albert Poghossians – members of the Robert Poghossian and Sons Foundation and Hayastan All-Armenian Fund;
• Prize money of the Award is apportioned by Jean and Albert Pogossians, members of the Robert Poghossian and Sons Foundation.

RA Presidential Youth Award in the area of Classical Music

Was established by the November 30, 2005 Presidential decree and is awarded annually in the following nominations:
• vocal arts - 2 awards
• musical instrument playing – 2 awards
The RA Presidential Award for each nomination in the area of music is to consist of a certificate with the inscription and prize money.
It was also noted that
• Selection commissions, representing each particular area, develop set of criteria, select and nominate candidates based on the agreement signed between Jean and Albert Poghossians – members of the Robert Poghossian and Sons Foundation and Hayastan All-Armenian Fund;
• Prize money of the Award is apportioned by Jean and Albert Pogossians, members of the Robert Poghossian and Sons Foundation.

RA Presidential Youth Award

Was established by the December 24, 2004 Presidential decree and is awarded annually in the following nominations:
• art (including fine arts, cinematographic art, theatrical art, photography, design, etc.) – three awards,
• in the area of literature – one award.
It was decided that the RA Presidential Award in each area is to consist of a certificate with the inscription and prize money.
It was also noted that
• Selection commissions, representing each particular area, develop set of criteria, select and nominate candidates based on the agreement signed between Jean and Albert Poghossians – members of the Robert Poghossian and Sons Foundation and Hayastan All-Armenian Fund.
• Prize money of the Award is apportioned by Jean and Albert Pogossians, members of the Robert Poghossian and Sons Foundation.

RA Presidential Award for Considerable Contribution to the Process of Recognition of the Armenian Genocide

Was established by the November 26, 2005 Presidential decree and is awarded annually to a,
• Citizen or organization of the Republic of Armenia or an individual of the Armenian descent – one award,
• Foreign individual or organization – one award.
It was decided that the RA Presidential Award in each area is to consist of a certificate with the inscription, a medal, and prize money.
It was also noted that
• Selection commissions, representing each particular area, develop set of criteria, select and nominate candidates based on the agreement signed between Jean and Albert Poghossians – members of the Robert Poghossian and Sons Foundation and Hayastan All-Armenian Fund.
• Prize money of the Award is apportioned by Jean and Albert Pogossians, members of the Robert Poghossian and Sons Foundation.

Global Award of the President of the Republic of Armenia for Outstanding Contribution to Humanity through IT (Global IT Award)

Was established by the July 6, 2009 Presidential decree. The Award consists of a medal, a certificate and a trophy
• Preliminary selection of the candidates nominated for the Global IT Award is conducted by the Award Committee,
• Winners are selected by the Selection Panel,
• The Award is financed based on the cooperation agreement between Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, Synopsys Armenia CJSC and a sponsor.

Educational Awards of the President of the Republic of Armenia in the Sphere of Information Technologies

The Educational Award of the President of the Republic of Armenia in the Sphere of Information Technologies was established by the June, 2005 Presidential decree. In each nomination the winners are awarded with a trophy, corresponding certificate and a monetary prize.

The Educational Award of the President of the Republic of Armenia in the Sphere of Information Technologies are given annually to the best students from each eligible university and high school. The Award is granted annually in the following nominations:

a) Grand Prix
b) Best PhD Student (first and second categories)
c) Best Master’s Student (first and second categories)
d) Best Bachelor Student (first and second categories)
e) Best Diaspora Student (first and second categories)
f) Best Female Student
g) Best High School Student

The awards for “Best PhD Student”, “Best Master Student”, “Best Bachelor Student” and “Best High School Student” nominations are granted to the best students from each university and high school.

• The winners are selected by the Award Committee of the Educational Award of the President of the Republic of Armenia in the Sphere of Information Technologies established by the decree of the President of Armenia.
• Requirements presented by the Committee to the nominees for awards, their selection and nomination are done according to the Agreement between Synopsys Armenia CJSC and Hayastan All-Armenian Fund.
• Awards in each nomination are given by Synopsys Armenia CJSC.