Starting from 2025, the Inese Galante Foundation will present a unique Baltic Award in cooperation with science, architecture, art and music organizations in all three Baltic countries. We will honor the most outstanding personalities of the Baltic States in music, art, science and architecture. People who carry the name of not only the Baltic States, but also Europe.
AWARDED INDUSTRIES
MUSIC
ART
ARCHITECTURE
SCIENCE
ART AND MUSIC - in 2025 will be awarded to nominees from Latvia
ARCHITECTURE - in 2025 will be awarded to a nominee from Estonia
SCIENCE- will be awarded to a nominee from Lithuania in 2025
In addition, the Grand Prize for special contribution to the development of the industry will also be awarded.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
Each of the three Baltic States has its own face, its own achievements and its own recognisability. At the same time, the Baltic States are known around the world for their common pursuit of freedom and for their coherent understanding of external security issues. The "Baltijas Balva/Baltic Awards" is a beautiful way to remind the world of our region's active participation in the development of a common European culture.
Latvian politician and social worker, psychologist, former President of Latvia
(1999-2007)
"We are always surrounded by excellent people who enrich our lives. It is very important to recognize and honor them so that as many people as possible can benefit from their achievements. The Baltics are a special community that has its own place on the world map. By creating the "Baltijas Balva/Baltic Awards" , we will strengthen Baltic ties and pride in the achievements of our peoples."
Politician, former President of Latvia (2007 - 2011)
“By creating the "Baltijas Balva/Baltic Awards" we aim to celebrate the outstanding artists, architects, and scientists in Europe and the world. May the Baltic Awards, like the legendary Oscars, inspire young talent, allowing excellence to shine brightly and bring our names to the world!”
"Baltijas Balva/Baltic Award" selections
chairman of the committee
Politician, former president of Estonia
(2006-2016)
Director of the Latvian Academy of Sciences
Rödl & Partner's leading partner in the Northern countries and the Baltic States. Secretary General of the Selection Committee
President of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences
Composer, multiple laureate of the Grand Music Prize
Journalist, Chairman of the Board of "Radio SWH", Officer of the Order of the Three Stars
Former Advisor for Economic Affairs to the President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga (1999-2007)
President and CEO, Continental Resultants Group, S.r.l., Commercial Advisory Services Company
Estonian politician, former Prime Minister of Estonia (2014-2016),
recipient of the Second Class Order of the National Coat of Arms
"BALTIJAS BALVA/BALTIC AWARDS" EVENTS
OPENING CONCERT
“OSCAR” NIGHT / FILM. MUSIC. ORCHESTRA.
On August 15, 2025, in the Dzintari Concert Hall, in honor of the opening of a new significant event in the Baltic countries and throughout Europe - the Baltic Awards, a grandiose concert “Oscar” Night / Film. Music. Orchestra." will take place.
AWARDS CEREMONY
ART. MUSIC. SCIENCE. ARCHITECTURE.
On August 16, 2025, the ceremony of presenting the First Baltic Awards will take place. “Baltijas Balva/Baltic Awards” is a new project of the “Inessa Galante Foundation” in cooperation with public and educational institutions, professional associations and diplomatic missions of the three Baltic countries
YOUNG & BRIGHT
INESSA GALANTE NEW TALENT CONCERT
On August 17, 2025, in the Small Hall of the Dzintari Concert Hall, as part of a new large-scale and significant cultural event for the Baltic countries and throughout Europe - the Baltic Awards, a concert will take place with the participation of the brightest talents, winners of the Inessa Galante Talents competition.
FINAL CONCERT
GALA GALANTE AND THE THREE TENORS
On August 17, 2025, in the Dzintari Concert Hall, as part of a new significant event for the Baltic countries and all of Europe - the Baltic Awards, the final concert “GALA GALANTE AND THE THREE TENORS” will take place. The unique musical program "Una fiesta de la musica" will feature three world-famous tenors - Edgaras Montvydas (Lithuania), Dmytro Popov (Ukraine) and Raimonds Bramanis (Latvia).
OUR MISSION
We will honor the most outstanding persons of the Baltic States in music, art, science and architecture.
Starting from year 2025, the Inessa Galante Foundation, in cooperation with science, architecture, art and music organizations in all three Baltic countries, will present a unique award : "Baltijas Balva/Baltic Awards"
