The Minister will confer this traditional award on the Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy. In previous years, the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to Diplomacy has been awarded to Madeleine Albright, Karel Schwarzenberg, Magdalena Vašáryová, and Michael Žantovský, among others. 

The list of this year’s laureates will be provided in advance to accredited media, under an embargo until the ceremony takes place. We also offer to arrange short interviews with the award recipients upon request. 

Information for the Media 

Time and venue: 
Czernin Palace, Monday, November 17, 2025 

Schedule: 
11:40 a.m. Arrival at the Ceremonial Entrance of the Czernin Palace 
12:00 noon Medal Award Ceremony 

Participation is possible only upon prior written accreditation (including name, media outlet, position, and phone number), to be sent by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, to karolina.rezkova@mzv.gov.cz 

Appropriate attire is required.