Heydar Aliyev Prize
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The Heydar Aliyev Prize was created by Decree #38 of the President of Azerbaijan, on March 10, 2004. The head of state approved the regulation of Prize on September 20, 2007.
It is stated in the regulation, which consists of 25 articles, that the Heydar Aliyev Prize is given to those who have special services in public-political, social, economic, scientific, and cultural spheres; special services in civil service; and who actively participate in social life in the development of friendship and cooperation of countries in international relations.
According to the regulation, the Heydar Aliyev Prize should be given every year on May 10 - on the birthday of Heydar Aliyev.
The prize can be given to citizens of Azerbaijan, as well as citizens of foreign countries and stateless people.
The prize is not given to a person for the second time.[1]