At the awards ceremony for contributions to culture, some laureates did not show up, Minister Klempíř was absent.

The recent awards ceremony for cultural contributions faced criticism due to its limited attendance and format changes. Some laureates were absent, including Minister of Culture Oto Klempíř, who cited illness. Five out of seven awards were presented, with notable recipients including Helena Bezděk Fraňková for her contributions to Czech audiovisual arts and Václav Jamek for literature. Protests occurred outside the venue, criticizing the reduced scale of the event compared to previous years. The Ministry justified the changes as cost-saving measures, while the event was still recorded for broadcast.