Memorial Medal of Tree of Peace
The Memorial Medal of Tree of Peace (Slovak: Pamätná medaila Stromu pokoja) is the second highest award awarded since 2020 by Servare et Manere, the Slovak non-governmental organization.[1] The award was first awarded on September 28, 2020 on the occasion of the second anniversary of the international project Tree of Peace.[2]
Memorial Medal of Tree of Peace Pamätná medaila Stromu pokoja | |
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Type | Medal of non-governmental association |
Founded | 1 January 2020 |
Country | ![]() |
Seat | Žilina, Slovakia |
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Motto | Let´s make love the lifeblood of this world |
Eligibility | Persons and governmental or non-governmental organizations |
Awarded for | A contribution to spreading ideas of understanding and union among nations and significant environmental merits leading to sustainable development of human society and use of natural resources. |
Status | Active |
Founder | Servare et Manere |
Classes | One class and a Special class with rubies for an exceptional merit |
Post-nominals | PMSP |
Website | Official website |
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First induction | 28 September 2020 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Tree of Peace Memorial Plaque |
Next (lower) | Friend of Peace |
Criteria
Servare et Manere expresses the gratitude by awarding a Memorial Medal of Tree of Peace, which may be granted to personalities, who are personally involved in planting, or people and governmental or non-governmental organizations who have made a contribution to spreading ideas of understanding and union among nations, as well as have made a contribution to the spreading and implementation of the project. This award is also given for significant environmental merits leading to sustainable development of human society and use of natural resources. It is the only and at the same time the highest award that can also be awarded posthumously (In memoriam). The number of laureates is limited to 60 people including organizations. Laureates are included in a special register. The award was established on January 1, 2020. The Memorial Medal of the Tree of Peace is awarded usually on 28 September, on the anniversary of the establishment of the project, or in exceptional cases.

Appearance
The Medal is struck from copper and its diameter is 40 mm and the ribbon is 38 mm wide. The award is divided into men's and women's variant. The laureate can be awarded by the Medal in a Special class with rubies for an exceptional merit.[1] The award in its category as one of the few Slovak awards, together with the decree, meets all phaleristic criteria.[3]

Laureates
- Mr. Ross P. Marine, Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic to the Midwest USA, Kansas City, awarded on September 28, 2020.[2][4][5]
- † His Highness Joachim Ernst, Duke of Anhalt, Special class with rubies, awarded In memoriam on January 11, 2021.[6]
- Mr. Rustambek Qurbanov, Chairman of the Committee on Friendship and International Relations with foreign countries under the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan. Medal № 003 (Victory Park, Tashkent. March 15, 2021).[7]
- Mr. Ján Bóry, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Republic to the Uzbekistan. Medal № 004 (Victory Park, Tashkent. March 15, 2021).[7]
- International Commission for the Protection of the Alps – CIPRA. Medal № 005 (Schaan, Liechtenstein. June 4, 2021).
- His Highness Borwin, Duke of Mecklenburg. Medal № 006 in a Special class with rubies (June 10, 2021).[1]
- Her Highness Alice, Duchess of Mecklenburg. Medal № 007 in a Special class with rubies (June 10, 2021).[1]
- His Royal Highness Alexander, Crown Prince of Yugoslavia. Medal № 008 in a Special class with rubies (September 2, 2021).[8][9]
- His Grace Andrej, Bishop of the Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Austria and Switzerland. Medal № 009 (Veľký Meder, Slovakia. August 16, 2021).[10][11]
- His Excellency Momčilo Babić, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Slovakia. Medal № 010 (Veľký Meder, Slovakia. August 16, 2021).[10][11]
- Mr. Ivan Korčok, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic. Medal № 011 (Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. October 12, 2021).[12][13]
- His Excellency Ľubomír Rehák PPSP, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the Russian Federation. Medal № 012 (Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. October 12, 2021).[12][13]
- † MUDr. Pavol Dubček, surgeon. Medal № 013 (Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. October 12, 2021).[12][13] Dubček died on February 18, 2022.[14]
- Mr. Alexander Vladimirovich Nagin, Mayor of Avtozavodsky City District of Nizhny Novgorod. Medal № 014 (Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. October 12, 2021).[12][13]
- Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania. Medal № 015 in a Special class with rubies (Zvolen, November 9, 2021).[15]
- His Royal Highness Prince Radu of Romania. Medal № 016 in a Special class with rubies (Zvolen, November 9, 2021).[15]
- Dr. Karan Singh. Medal № 017 (Žilina/New Delhi, December 6, 2021/April 21, 2022).[16][17]
References
- Servare et Manere. "Awards". Tree of peace / Strom pokoja. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- Sobola, Marek (2020-10-28). "The first award of the Memorial Medal of Tree of Peace". Tree of peace / Strom pokoja. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- Graus, Igor. "Ako dôkaz tohože sme túto listinu podpísali vlastnou rukou..." Niekoľko poznámok k problematike autentifikácie dekrétov k vyznamenaniam Ozbrojených síl Slovenskej republiky" ["In witness of having signed this document with our own hand..." Several notes on the topic of authentication of warrants to honours of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic.] (PDF). Vojenská história (in Slovak). 4/2020: 18 – via Vojenský historický ústav v Bratislave / The Institute of Military History in Bratislava.
- "𝑻𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝑶𝑭 𝑷𝑬𝑨𝑪𝑬 on Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "ПОСАДКА ДЕРЕВА МИРА В ПАРКЕ ПОБЕДЫ — KMODS" (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-03-20.
- Milanovic, Stefan. "SLOVAKIAN MEDAL FOR CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER". The Royal Family of Serbia. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
- "Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia is awarded a prestigious medal from Slovakia". Royal Central. 2021-09-23. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
- "Епископ Андреј у логору Велики Међер у Словачкој | Српскa Православнa Црквa [Званични сајт]". www.spc.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 2021-08-19.
- "Амбасадору Републике Србије у Словачкој Републици уручена медаља Дрво мира". Министарство спољних послова (in Serbian). Retrieved 2021-08-19.
- Department of International Relations of the Government of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. "Министр иностранных и европейских дел Словакии Иван Корчок прибыл с делегацией в Нижегородскую область".
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- News Agency of the Slovak Republic (2022-02-18). "Zomrel Pavol Dubček, syn Alexandra Dubčeka". TERAZ.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2022-03-12.
- "Casa Majestății Sale". Retrieved 2021-11-27.
- Excelsior, Daily (2022-04-22). "Slovakia Embassy confers Tree of Peace Memorial Medal to Dr Karan Singh". Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&K. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- Sobola, Marek (2022-04-22). "Dr. Karan Singh was awarded by Servare et Manere medal". Tree of peace / Strom pokoja. Retrieved 2022-04-27.