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Cultural Medallion
Awarded forIndividual’s distinctive contributions to the development of Singapore’s cultural landscape
Sponsored byNational Arts Council
Date1979 (1979)–present
CountrySingapore
Presented byPresident of Singapore
Reward(s)SGD $80,000
Websitewww.nac.gov.sg/singaporeartsscene/culturalMedallion/overview.html

The Cultural Medallion (Malay: Pingat Budaya[1]) is a cultural award in Singapore conferred to those who have achieved artistic excellence in dance, theatre, literature, music, photography, art and film. It is widely recognized as Singapore's pinnacle arts award.

  1. ^ Kisah Pingat Budaya Kami (in Malay). Arts House Limited. 2023.

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