Slovak culture minister Martina Šimkovičová presented the Minister of Culture of the Slovak Republic Awards for 2025 on Friday. Šimkovičová, who sits in the cabinet as an SNS nominee, handed out the honours in person. The awards distinguish personalities for exceptional contributions in the field of art. A separate category recognises long-term or lifelong achievement in culture. Laureates receive a state-level mark of recognition that carries weight within the Slovak arts community. The ministry stages the ceremony each year to single out artists and cultural figures it judges outstanding. The article runs through the winners, letting readers see who made this year's list. Friday's event wraps up another round of state honours for cultural work in Slovakia.