Silver Medal of the President of the Senate

The Silver Medal of the President of the Senate [Stříbrná medaile předsedy Senátu] is an award presented by the President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic. It was established in 2007. A member of the Senate proposes the presentation, and the President approves it. It is presented to individuals from among scientists, artists, athletes and other people who have excelled in their fields or performed a special act. Since 2012, the President of the Senate has presented the medal on the occasion of Czech Statehood Day, that is, 28 September. On occasion, it may be presented during the year when distinguished foreign figures visit.