Medalla de La Rioja

The Medal of La Rioja [Medalla de La Rioja] is a Spanish civil decoration and the highest distinction awarded by the government of this autonomous community. Its purpose is to provide public recognition to individuals or entities that have distinguished themselves through exceptional merit or through the significance of services they have rendered in the interests of La Rioja. It also rewards institutions that have notably benefited the public interests of this region through activities in scientific research, technological development, literature, culture, the arts, social affairs, the economy, education, sport or any other field. This decoration is governed by Law 1/2001 of 16 March, regulating the honours, distinctions and protocol of the Autonomous Community of La Rioja.