László Krasznahorkai, Pál Závada and Ildikó Enyedi received state awards on the occasion of October 23.

Several prominent figures received state honors on October 23, including Nobel laureate László Krasznahorkai and pianist András Schiff. Krasznahorkai was recognized for his contribution to Hungarian culture, while Schiff was honored for his global musical achievements. Other recipients included filmmaker Márta Mészáros and poet Imre Oravecz, acknowledged for their artistic works. Enyedi Ildikó, Pál Závada, and László Kéri also received awards for their contributions to film, literature, and political science, respectively. Former foreign minister Géza Jeszenszky was recognized for his role in shaping post-regime change Hungarian foreign policy. Additionally, swimmer Zoltán Verrasztó was honored for his decades of contributions to Hungarian swimming.