The President of BAS, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, was awarded the honorary title “Follower of the National Revival Leaders”. The award was presented to her today at the Academy by the Chairman of the Union of Community Centres, Prof. Nikolay Doynov. Corr. Memb. Slavcheva received a certificate recognising her outstanding contribution to upholding the heights of the Bulgarian spirit and the ideals of the National Revival Leaders, as well as a plaquette crafted by the sculptor Prof. Ventsislav Vasilev.
With this award, the Union of Community Centres honours individuals who have contributed to the spiritual and cultural life of Bulgaria. “I accept this award with great honour. The national Revival Leaders were remarkable figures who left a deep mark on Bulgarian history, and we can only take pride in them and follow in their footsteps,” said the President of BAS.
Through the “Follower of the National Revival Leaders” award, the Union of Community Centres honours, each year, prominent figures in the fields of science and culture who, through their overall work, have demonstrated that they are the heirs to the noble mission of preserving Bulgarian culture and uplifting the national spirit.
The award ceremony took place on the eve of National Enlighteners Day, but due to pressing commitments, Corr. Memb. Slavcheva was unable to attend the event.



