The Order of the Three Stars was presented to 30 public figures.
The Order of the Three Stars is bestowed for special merit in serving Latvia, special contribution to development of state, local governments, society, culture, research and science, sports or economy. Special merits and contribution include separate outstanding accomplishments or continuous excellence and success in a particular field, special contribution to restoring the Republic of Latvia or further strengthening of the state.
Commanders of the Great Cross of the Order of the Three Stars:
Elita Krūmiņa
Auditor General of the State Audit Office of the Republic of Latvia
For outstanding civil service and special contribution to better efficiency of public administration, governance and transparency of civil service.
Commanders of the Order of the Three Stars:
H. E. Mr Hans Brask
Former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Denmark to Latvia
For special contribution in strengthening Danish-Latvian bilateral relations.
Pēteris Dzalbe
Member of the Senate of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Latvia, Chair of the Criminal Law Chamber
For continuous and significant contribution to development of judicial system and strengthening of the rule of law.
Dr. habil. hist. Inesis Feldmanis
Historian, long-time professor of the Faculty of History and Philosophy of the University of Latvia, member of the Latvian Academy of Science
For outstanding contribution to development of teaching of history in higher education and advancement of scientific knowledge, research on history of Latvia, especially the history of the 20th century, and raising of public awareness.
Dr. hist. Ēriks Jēkabsons
Historian, professor of the Faculty of History and Philosophy of the University of Latvia, member of the Latvian Academy of Science
For continuous outstanding contribution to development of teaching of history in higher education and advancement of scientific knowledge, research on history of Latvia, especially the history of Latvian army, and raising of public awareness.
Dr. theol. Guntis Kalme
Priest of Riga Evangelical Lutheran Church of Resurrection, lecturer at Luther Academy
For continuous, active and selfless service to God and civic activism promoting the development of state and society of Latvia
Elisabeth Charlotte Motschmann
Member of the German Bundestag
For special contribution to development of cooperation between the Republic of Latvia and Federal Republic of Germany
Renāte Pupele
Founder and first head of the Single Emergency Medicine Service, medical doctor
For continuous and significant contribution to the development of healthcare system
Dr. habil. hist. Aivars Stranga
Historian, professor of the Faculty of History and Philosophy of the University of Latvia, member of the Latvian Academy of Science
For continuous outstanding contribution to development of teaching of history in higher education and advancement of scientific knowledge, research on history of Latvia, especially the history of the 20th century and history of holocaust, and raising of public awareness.
David Silberman
Researcher of Jewish heritage and history, writer
For selfless and unselfish contribution to holocaust research, preserving holocaust memory and passing it over to next generations
Officers of the Order of the Three Stars:
Dr. Andris Abakuks
Dean of the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Great Britain
For outstanding and selfless lifelong contribution in the form of social activism and service to God through promotion and preservation of Latvian language and identity outside Latvia
Anda Albuže
Actress of the Liepāja Theatre
For outstanding lifelong contribution to the development of performing arts in Latvia
Daumants Kalniņš
Founder and leader of the Experimental Archaeology Workshop ‘Ancient Jewellery Forge’, master craftsman and folk artist, jeweller
For outstanding lifelong contribution to preservation of intangible cultural heritage of Latvia, research on ancient ornaments and promotion of the craft
Dr. habil. chem. Valdis Kampars
Professor of Riga Technical University Faculty of Material Science and Applied Chemistry, Director of the Institute of Applied Chemistry, member of the Latvian Academy of Science
For lifelong contribution to the development of chemistry, teaching of chemists, promotion of chemistry in Latvia and abroad
Baiba Kaškina
Head of the University of Latvia Institute of Mathematics and Computing Information Technology Security Incident Response Institution CERT.LV
For significant contribution to enhanced cyberspace security and public awareness raising in Latvia
Matthias Knoll
Poet, translator of poetry and other texts
For notable contribution to promotion of Latvian culture globally
Inese Kučinska-Laukšteine
Actress of the Liepāja Theatre
For brilliant creative contribution to Latvian performing arts
Dr. med. Andrejs Millers
Director of Neurology Clinic at VSIA ‘Pauls Stradiņš’ University Hospital’, Head of the Neurology and Neurosurgery Department of Faculty of Medicine at Riga Stradiņš University, professor
For significant professional contribution to public healthcare, medical education and science and research
Aigars Ozoliņš
Stage director
For outstanding creative work in the field of stage designing and applied graphics
Valdis Pavlovskis
Film director, producer, author of lyrics to legendary song ‘the Baltics are waking up’
For continuous creative contribution to Latvian culture, society and education
Daiga Šiliņa (Daiga Gaismiņa)
Actress of the Latvian National Theatre, Chair of Latvian Theatre Workers Association
For brilliant creative contribution to Latvian performing arts and continuous public activism
Juris Šleiers
Head of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of SIA ‘Rīgas Dzemdību nams’ (Riga Obstetric Hospital), paediatrician, neonatologist, expert neonatologist of Emergency Medicine Service Specialised Service Centre
For highly professional and selfless contribution to saving children’s lives and curing children across Latvia
Oļegs Šuba
Director of Toxicology and Sepsis Clinic of SIA ‘Rīgas Austrumu klīniskā universitātes slimnīca’ (Riga West University Hospital), anaesthetist and intensive care doctor
For highly professional and selfless contribution to public healthcare
Dr. art. Indriķis Veitners
Director of the Jazz Department, associated professor of Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, jazz historian, jazz musician
For notable creative contribution to development of jazz music in Latvia, research in jazz heritage and promotion of jazz in Latvia
Mārīte Zāģere
Senate member of the Civil Law Chamber of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Latvia
For selfless service and notable contribution to strengthening of the rule of law and better of judicial system
Recipients of the Class V Order of the Three Stars:
Alīde Ausma Forstmane
Latvian social activist from Canada, long-time member of the board of NGO Tribute to Liberty
For continuous and selfless public activism in preservation and strengthening of Latvian identity outside Latvia
Viktors Jānis Grigulis
Former chair of the board of the Latvian National Council in Great Britain, public and culture figure
For selfless and unselfish lifelong contribution to culture, public activism and preservation and strengthening of Latvian identity outside Latvia
Imants Kalniņš
Latvian public activist from the United States of America, long-time leader of Latvian Society in Iowa
For continuous and selfless public activism in preservation and strengthening of Latvian identity outside Latvia
Rudīte Liepiņa
Long-time history teacher at Riga 25th Secondary School
For outstanding lifelong contribution to teaching and promotion of national pride and patriotism among schoolchildren
Anda Treija
Head of Art Gallery ‘Daugava’, art historian
For continuous and notable contribution to promotion of contemporary Latvian art in Latvia and abroad
The Order of Viesturs was presented to 9 public figures:
The Order of Viesturs is bestowed for special military merit, notable contribution to national resistance and defending of independence, supporting and strengthening of national security and public order, patrolling
of state borders, development of armed forces and promotion of civic awareness among citizens to ensure their readiness to serve their country and state, and relentlessly defend Latvia.
Commanders of the Great Cross of the Order of Viesturs:
Lidija Lasmane
Latvian freedom fighter
For special contribution to national resistance movement and defending of independence of Latvia
Commanders of the Order of Viesturs:
Aivars Uzulnīks
Colonel, Deputy Executive Director of the State Border Force College
For special merits and notable contribution to development of the national border force and State Border Force College, training of future border force officers and promotion of national pride
Officers of the Order of Viesturs:
Tālis Blumfelds
Lieutenant Colonel (retired), Member of the National Guard Student Battalion Veterans’ Club
For notable contribution to development of National Guard of the Republic of Latvia, restoring of National Guard insignia, development of uniform insignia of the Latvian army
Igors Kļaviņš
Lieutenant Colonel, Commander of Land Force Mechanised Infantry Brigade Headquarters
For professional, selfless and exemplary service and contribution to the development of National Armed Forces and representing Latvian army internationally
Vents Lapsenbergs
Lieutenant Colonel, Support Division Commander of Land Force Mechanised Infantry Brigade Headquarters
For professional, selfless and exemplary service and contribution to the development of National Armed Forces and representing Latvian army internationally
Juris Onzuls
Captain, Commander of Arms Maintenance Centre of National Armed Forces Support Command
For professional, selfless and exemplary service and contribution to the development and strengthening of national defence system
Andris Staļģevics
Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Head of Riga Region State Fire and Rescue Service, Head of Fire Safety and Civil Protection Department
For continuous and exemplary service and notable contribution to development and strengthening of fire safety and civil protection system
Andris Višņevskis
Major, Deputy Head of the State Border Force Ludza Division Grebņeva Class I border crossing point
For professional, selfless and exemplary service and notable contribution to strengthening of national border security and development of State Border Force
Recipients of the Mark of Distinction of Class I Order of Viesturs:
Pēteris Muižnieks
First Sergeant, Headquarters, First Sergeant, Mechanised Infantry Battalion 2, Land Force Mechanised Infantry Brigade
For professional, selfless and exemplary service and contribution to the development of National Armed Forces and representing Latvian army internationally
The Cross of Recognition was presented to 34 public figures:
The Cross of Recognition is bestowed for distinguished service to Fatherland and outstanding contribution to development of state, society, culture, science, sports and education. It is awarded for loyal and active service on state or municipal level, exemplary and honest work attitude, contribution to the society and fostering of national morale, self-expression and economic potential.
Grand Officers of the Cross of Recognition:
Māra Sprūdža
Director of the National Archives of Latvia
For distinguished public service and notable contribution to preservation of documentary heritage and development of public accessibility
Commanders of the Cross of Recognition:
Dr. habil. ing. Bruno Braun
Latvia’s Honorary Consul in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate, professor
For continuous contribution to deepening of trade and cultural ties between the Republic of Latvia and Federal Republic of Germany
Aivija Everte
Head of the Development Department, National Library of Latvia
For significant contribution to development of national culture and National Library of Latvia
Dr. hist. Gatis Krūmiņš
Rector of Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, associated professor, lead researcher of Institute of Social, Economic and Human Sciences
For notable contribution to higher education and science, research on history of Latvia, especially Latvian economy and period of Soviet occupation
Valda Kvaskova
Lead researcher of Public records access and promotion division of National Archives of Latvia Latvian History Department
For significant contribution to promotion of documentary heritage and accessibility to next generations
Arnis Melnis
Member of the Board of AS ‘Latvijas valsts meži’ (JSC Latvia’s State Forests), CEO of ‘LVM Mežsaimniecība’
For significant contribution to development of forest industry and national economy
Dr. hist. Valda Pētersone
Deputy Head of National Archives of Latvia Latvian History Department
For notable contribution to development of archaeography in Latvia and promotion of national documentary heritage
Jānis Pumpurs
Long-time Chair of the Stopiņi regional government, municipal official
For continuous meaningful contribution to municipal system
Nikolajs Rižovs
Head of National Archives of Latvia Latvian History Department
For continuous and notable contribution to preservation and promotion of national documentary heritage
Dr. hist. Valters Ščerbinskis
Historian, Chief Editor of the National Encyclopaedia Editorial Office of the National Library of Latvia
For outstanding contribution to development of National Encyclopaedia and science in Latvia, historic research and public awareness raising
Dr. hist. Jānis Šiliņš
Historian, Lead researcher of the Public records access and promotion division of the National Archives of Latvia Latvian History Department, researcher of Institute of Social, Economic and Human Sciences of the Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
For notable contribution to historic of Latvian history, especially the development of Latvia’s statehood and War of Independence
Thomas Schöllkopf
Long-time president of German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce, entrepreneur
For continuous and notable contribution to deepening of trade ties between the Republic of Latvia and Federal Republic of Germany
Officers of the Cross of Recognition:
Aina Bajāre
Performance artist, opera soloist, vocal coach
For outstanding lifelong creative contribution to Latvian music and performance art
Ārija Čerpinska
Teaching methodology expert and vocational education teacher at the Print and Media Technology Department of Vocational Education Competence Centre ‘Riga State Technical School’
For lifelong contribution to development and promotion of vocational printing and publishing education
Pol Denys
Belgian public and municipal official, researcher of Latvian history
For continuous and selfless research of Latvian history and preservation of the memory of Latvian soldiers who died in the World War II
Imants Kamzols
Long-time chairman of the board of multisectoral farm enterprise SIA ‘Naukšēni, farmer
For lifelong contribution to agriculture, agricultural production and management of rural environment of Latvia
Astra Krēsliņa
Performance artist, opera soloist, vocal coach
For outstanding lifelong creative contribution to Latvian music and performance art
Valentīna Laizāne
Founder and artistic director of folk dance group ‘Ivuška, choreographer and dance tutor
For selfless lifelong creative contribution to diversifying the national cultural environment and promotion of social cohesion
Kaiva Meļņika
Teacher of Latvian language and literature at the Riga 15th Secondary School
For notable creative contribution to teaching, teaching of Latvian to minority children and promotion of national pride and patriotism
Dr. med. Inga Millere
Dean of the Faculty of Public Health and Social Welfare, professor
For continuous and notable contribution to the development of nursing education and training in Latvia
Aigars Veitmans
Member of the board of AS ‘Latvijas Finieris’, Head of Development, Investments and Services
For notable contribution to the development of Latvia’s wood processing sector and economy
Imants Vingolds
Chair of the board of Latvian Riflemen’s Union
For outstanding merit in public activism
Recipients of Class V of the Cross of Recognition:
Uldis Auniņš
Long-time member of the Latvian gas industry, Head of Jelgava Department of AS ‘Gaso’
For lifelong contribution to the development of Latvia’s energy sector
Jānis Blūms
Member of the Latvian National Soldiers’ Association, public activist
For public activism and documenting of historical evidence in Latvia and passing it over to next generations
Mārīte Breikša
Long-time Latvian language and literature teacher at the Ērgļi Secondary School, researcher of local history
For lifelong creative contribution to teaching, preservation and promotion of national literary heritage
Dr. med. Rūta Care
Long-time professor of Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health of Faculty of Dentistry at the Riga Stradiņš University
For lifelong contribution to teaching of dentistry and promoting dentistry research and development of children’s dentistry in Latvia
Laima Garklāva
Assistant doctor of Smiltene region Blome district Nursing and Midwifery Unit
For active and selfless lifelong contribution to the profession of assistant doctor
Lonija Līce
Assistant General Practitioner of Jēkabpils region Rubene district
For active and selfless lifelong contribution to the profession of assistant doctor
Zenta Lukševica
Long-time Geography and Biology teacher at Eleja Secondary School
For selfless lifelong contribution to teaching and promotion of national pride and patriotism among Latvian youth
Zinaida Matisone
Long-time teacher at Daugmale Primary School, director of library, museum teacher, leader of the Daugmale youth organisation ‘Dzirkstelīte’
For selfless lifelong contribution to teaching, civic education of schoolchildren and preservation and promotion of national heritage
Irēna Meistere
Long-time teacher of Latvian, German, Russian and Art History at the Dāvis Ozoliņš Ape Secondary School, researcher of local history, public activist
For selfless and lifelong creative contribution to teaching and studying and preservation of cultural environment of Latvia
Zenta Rešetnika
Long-time motorsport racer, coach, veteran racer
For selfless lifelong contribution to motorsports, coaching of young racers and promotion of motorsports history
Vilnis Veļķeris
Manager of Orienteering Club ‘Alūksne/Ape’, Project Manager of Alūksne region Culture and Sports Department
For unselfish lifelong contribution to development and promotion of orienteering in Latvia
Ludmila Vikanova
Ballet Mistress and choreographer, Classical Dance tutor at the Riga Choreography School of Vocational Education Competence Centre ‘National School of Arts’
For lifelong creative contribution to ballet art and training of young ballet dancers
