The Law states that the President of Latvia awards a state awards to a person according to a decision of the Chapter of Orders. Any person has the right to recommend other person for awarding by addressing a proposal to the Chapter of Orders.
The Chapter of Orders resolved to award an Order of the Three Stars for the merit to the State of Latvia on 12 October 2016:1. Award the Order of the Three Stars, Class III and appoint as a Commander of the Order to:
Opera Singer
Elīna Garanča,
Opera Singer
Maija Kovaļevska,
Opera Singer
Marina Rebeka;
2. Award the Order of the Three Stars, Class IV and appoint as an Officer of the Order to:
Leading Researcher of restoration company Intarsija Ltd., Art Historian
Dainis Bruģis,
Professor of the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the University of Latvia, Leading Researcher, Head of the Laser Centre of the University of Latvia, Chairperson of the Board of the Centre for Judaic Studies of the University of Latvia, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of Latvia, Dr.habil.phys.
Ruvin Ferber,
Teacher of Vocal Art
Margarita Gruzdeva,
Long-term Ballet Artist of the Latvian National Opera and Ballet
Jūlija Gurviča,
Executive Director of Daugavpils Regional Municipality
Vanda Kezika,
Former Deputy Chief of the Security Police
Juris Leitietis,
Leading Ballet Soloist of the Latvian National Opera and Ballet
Sergejs Neikšins,
Actress of the Dailes Theatre
Lidija Pupure,
Opera Singer
Laima Silāre (Laima Andersone - Silāre);
3. Award the Order of the Three Stars, Class V and appoint as a Knight of the Order to:
Program moderator at state-owned Latvijas Radio Ltd., presenter, manager of the Latvian Radio Theatre
Māra Eglīte,
Long-term Athletic Coach
Māris Grīva,
Chief of the Veteran Unit of the Provision Battalion No. 19 of the Latvian National Guard
Uldis Rumba,
Liv Cultural Professional and Researcher of Local History
Baiba Šuvcāne,
Long-term Teacher of Valmiera Music School, Vocal Teacher
Gaida Ungure;
4. Award the Medal of Honour of the first degree (gold) of the Order of the Three Stars to:
Head of Ziemeri Little Scouts of Alūksne region and Coordinator of the Little Scouts of Alūksne region
Jānis Bērtiņš.
The Chapter of Orders resolved to award the Order of Viesturs for particular merit to the State of Latvia on 12 October 2016:1. Award the Order of Viesturs, Class III and appoint as a Commander of the Order to:
Chief of the Criminal Intelligence Management Board of the Central Criminal Police Department of the State Police, Colonel
Jolanta Ļuta;
2. Award the Order of Viesturs, Class IV and appoint as an Officer of the Order to:
Senior Psychologist of the Steering Group of the Joint Headquarters of the National Armed Forces, Retired Major
Vilnis Čerņavskis,
Former Chief of the Physical Security Division of the Air Force Aviation Base of the National Armed Forces, Major
Imants Kleinbergs,
Operative Person on Duty of the Operational Management Division of the Operational Management Department of the State Fire and Rescue Service, Major
Rolands Zundis;
3. Award the Order of Viesturs, Class V and appoint as a Knight of the Order to:
Conductor of the Steering Group Orchestra of the National Guard Headquarters of the Republic of Latvia, First Lieutenant
Andis Karelis,
Participant of the National Resistance Movement, Member of the Association of National Partisans of Latvia
Anna Launerte,
Long-term Employee of a National Security Authority
Ivars Stūrmanis;
4. Award the Medal of Honour of the first degree (gold) of the Order of Viesturs to:
Senior Physician Assistant of the Steering Group of the Medical Division of the Infantry School of the Training Management Command of the National Armed Forces, Staff Sergeant First Class
Aelita Baškere,
Sergeant First Class of the Steering Group Battalion of the Headquarters of the 56th Infantry Battalion of the National Guard of the Republic of Latvia, Young Guard Instructor of the 2nd Regional Division of the Young Guard Department of the Young Guard and Information Centre, Staff Sergeant First Class
Normunds Pastars;
5. Award the Medal of Honour of the second degree (silver) of the Order of Viesturs to:
Sergeant First Class of the Land Forces Study Course of the Land Forces Division of the Latvian National Defence Academy
Mārtiņš Baltais.
The Chapter of Orders resolved to award the Cross of Recognition for particular merit to the State of Latvia on 12 October 2016:1. Award the Cross of Recognition, Class III and appoint as a Commander of the Order:
Professor of the Faculty of Computing of the University of Latvia, Honorary Doctor of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Dr.sc.comp.
Jānis Bičevskis,
Leading Researcher of the Faculty of Computing of the University of Latvia, Honorary Doctor of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Dr.sc.ing.
Edvīns Karnītis,
Head of the Cell Biology Laboratory of the Microbiology and Biotechnology Institute of the University of Latvia, Professor, Corresponding Member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Dr.habil.biol.
Aleksandrs Rapoports,
Co-owner, Board Member of Mikrotīkls Ltd., Entrepreneur
Arnis Riekstiņš;
2. Award the Cross of Recognition, Class IV and appointed as an Officer of the Order:
Long-term Deputy Director of the Latvian Firefighting Museum
Ilze Bergmane,
Professor of the Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management of the Riga Technical University, Corresponding Member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Dr.oec.
Konstantins Didenko,
Chairperson of the Board of D Dupleks Ltd.
Aivars Dundurs,
Public and Cultural Professional, Writer and Publicist
Anna Skaidrīte Gailīte,
Long-term Design Educator of the Latvian Academy of Fine Arts, Designer
Gunārs Glūdiņš,
Athletic Coach
Georgs Gutpelcs,
Economist, long-term Director-General, current Board Member of Aloja-Starkelsen Ltd.
Andrejs Hansons,
Chairperson of the Board of Agricultural Services Co-operative Company “Vidzeme Agro Economic Co-operative Company”
Indulis Jansons,
Long-term Actress of the Liepāja Theatre
Aina Karele,
Senior Collection Curator of the Rīga Film Museum of the Latvian Academy of Culture
Laima Mincenofa,
Master of the Concert Kokle
Imants Robežnieks,
Entrepreneur, Chairperson of the Board of ZAAO Ltd.
Aivars Sirmais,
Principal of the Riga French Lyceum
Biruta Vīksna,
Long-term Worker of Maritime Sector, Chairperson of the Board of Public Organization “Latvian Maritime Union”
Antons Vjaters,
Principal of the Pushkin Lyceum
Gaļina Voiteka,
Director of Amateur Theatre, Cultural Professional and Teacher
Māra Zaļaiskalns;
3. Award the Cross of Recognition, Class V and appoint as a Knight of the Order:
Chairperson of the Board of Jēkaba Aģentūra Ltd.
Uldis Alksnis,
Music Teacher of the Ventspils State Grammar School No. 1, long-term Manager of Choir Dzeguzīte
Irēna Irbe,
Long-term Educational and Public Professional, Teacher of Adolescent Rehabilitation Team “Saulrīti” of the state-owned Straupe Narcological Hospital Ltd.
Ilze Krivašonoka,
Expert of the Foreign Affairs Service History and Diplomatic Documents Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia
Silvija Križevica,
Long-term Interest Education Teacher of the Rīga Young Technicians Centre
Juris Majors,
Head of Smiltene Children and Family Support Centre
Ļubova Ņikiforova,
Long-term worker of forest industry, Researcher of the State Forest Research Institute of Latvia Silava, Dr.biol.
Arvīds Priedīte,
Senior Adviser of the Latvian Association of Local and Regional Governments, Dr. phys., Dr.oec.
Māris Pūķis,
Long-term Cultural Professional of Koknese Region, Manager of Folk Dance Groups
Kornēlija Reisnere,
Head of the Methodical Association of the School History Museums of the Riga Interest Educational Methodological Centre
Zinaida Soboļeva,
Long-term Cultural Professional of Ogre Region, Manager of Suntaži Cultural Centre
Dzidra Sproģe,
Public Professional of Priekule Region
Ivars Vītols,
Long-term Head of the Ethnography Division of the Latvian National History Museum
Ilze Ziņģīte;
4. Award the Medal of Honour of the first degree (gold) of the Cross of Recognition to:
Long-term Public Professional, Chairperson of the Disabled Persons’ Association of Daugavpils City
Vanda Mihailova.