"significant contribution to the development of the national economy, science, education, culture, art, sports, healthcare, as well as for active charitable and public activities."[1]
Presented by
President of Ukraine
Eligibility
Citizens of Ukraine, foreigners and stateless persons
Status
Active
Established
14 July 2021
First awarded
20 August 2021
Last awarded
23 August 2023
Total awarded posthumously
6
Total recipients
25
The title of National Legend of Ukraine is a state award of Ukraine granted to individuals viewed as having made significant contributions to Ukrainian culture, sports, sciences, or society through public activities. It was founded by a presidential decree by Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 14 July 2021, and first awarded on 20 August 2021.[1] The award's establishment was part of broader celebrations of the 30th anniversary of Ukrainian independence that occurred throughout 2021.[2] It was designed by Ukrainian jeweller Valeriia Huzema [uk].[3]
^ abZelenskyy, Volodymyr (20 August 2021). "Указ Президента України про нагородження відзнакою Президента України "Національна легенда України"" [Act of the President of Ukraine on awarding of the presidential distinction of Ukraine "National Legend of Ukraine"]. Verkhovna Rada (in Ukrainian).
^"Відзначення 30-річчя незалежності України «Ти у мене єдина»" [Celebration of the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's independence: "You are my only one"]. President of Ukraine (in Ukrainian). 2 August 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
^"06 серпня 2021 року відбулось засідання комісії з проведення всеукраїнського конкурсу на кращий малюнок відзнаки Президента України «Національна легенда України»" [On 6 August 2021 a meeting of the Commission on Realisation of an All-Ukrainian Competition was held on the best proposals for the presidential distinction of Ukraine "National Legend of Ukraine"]. Ministry of Culture and Information Policy (in Ukrainian). 10 August 2021. Archived from the original on 12 August 2021.
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