Minister of Culture Announces Winners of Egypt’s 2025 State Appreciation Awards

 The Supreme Council of Culture, chaired by Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hanou, Minister of Culture, announced the winners of the 2025 State Appreciation Awards in the fields of Arts, Literature, and Social Sciences during its 72nd session. The meeting was attended by prominent intellectuals, academics, and heads of cultural bodies and artistic unions.

The results recognized a group of distinguished figures who have made significant contributions to Egypt’s cultural and intellectual landscape.

In the Arts category, the award went to:

• Theatre director Shaker Abdel Latif,

• Visual artist Abdel Wahab Abdel Mohsen, and

• Cinematographer Sameer Farag.

In the Literature category, the winners were:

• Poet Ahmed El-Shahawy,

• Scholar Dr. Khairy Douma, and

• Writer Fatma El-Maadoul.

In the Social Sciences category, the award was granted to:

• Dr. Anas Gaafar,

• Dr. Mohamed Sameh Amr,

• Dr. Mona Haggag, and

• Dr. Nevine Mossad.

Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hanou emphasized that these awards represent one of the highest forms of national recognition granted by the Egyptian state. They are a culmination of decades of creative excellence and intellectual contribution. He reaffirmed the state’s ongoing support for creators and thinkers who have helped reinforce Egyptian cultural identity and promote values of diversity, openness, and awareness.

The State Appreciation Awards are among Egypt’s most prestigious honors, awarded to intellectuals and artists who have enriched the country’s cultural and artistic heritage. The recipients are selected through a rigorous process that ensures the celebration of individuals who have shaped the cultural conscience of the nation and contributed to its journey of creativity and enlightenment.