The AESL (Council of Estonian Societies in Australia, Inc) is proud of the work of the Estonian Archives in Australia over many decades, and for the recent award from Estonia’s Foreign Ministry.
We also congratulate Naomi Cooper and Marissa Pikkat on their awards
Foreign Ministry recognises citizen diplomats on Citizen’s Day
26.11.2023 | 10:16
Source: Foreign Ministry recognises citizen diplomats on Citizen’s Day
Today, 26 November or Citizen’s Day, the Foreign Ministry recognises citizen diplomats and NGOs for their significant contribution to advancing Estonian language, culture and business in the world. This year, the Foreign Ministry is presenting 40 letters of appreciation.
“Estonia’s greatest wealth is our people. Today, I would like to thank the dedicated and inspiring people who are preserving Estonian cultural identity and raising Estonia’s profile across the world. During these momentous times in foreign policy and security, it is good to know that Estonia’s voice remains strong and we are standing on solid ground,”
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is issuing letters of appreciation for citizen diplomacy on Citizen’s Day for the fourteenth time. The letter is presented to individuals or non-governmental organisations who have made long and notable efforts to preserve Estonian language, culture and spirit, or promoted Estonia’s business environment, digital society and business culture on a voluntary basis, thus contributing to raising Estonia’s profile in their country of residence.
The Citizen’s Day is celebrated on 26 November because on this day in 1918, the Estonian Provincial Assembly issued its first regulation on Estonian citizenship. The aim of the Citizen’s Day is to raise awareness about the status of a citizen and increase civic pride.
The Foreign Ministry would like to thank and recognise the following individuals and non-governmental organisations:
From Australia
- Estonian Archives in Australia – for its long-standing commitment to recording the history of Estonians in Australia
- Naomi Cooper – for her long-standing dedicated work as the conductor of the Kooskõlas Choir of Estonians of Australia
- Marissa Pikkat – for her long-standing commitment to managing the Sõrve children’s camp in Australia
