Life-Saving Plaque


The Life-Saving Plaque is an award given since 1983 by the executive board of the Czechoslovak Red Cross and later the Czech Red Cross.

Eligibility

It is awarded to lay rescuers "for the expression of personal bravery and determination expressed in personal intervention leading to the provision of first aid to fellow citizens immediately endangered." Every citizen of the Czech Republic can be nominated for the award. The award is presented once a year at a ceremonial gathering in significant places in Prague.

Award criteria

  • the provision of first aid, which has been shown to save lives
  • rescue of endangered persons, during which the life of the rescuer occurred or could have been endangered
  • providing personal assistance in case of drowning, in case of risk of freezing
  • in cases deserving special attention, which may be equivalent to life-saving measures

Holders

2021

The award was not given.

2020

The award was not given.

2019 ([Žofín Palace])

2018 ([Wallenstein Palace] – Main Hall)

2017 (Wallenstein Palace – Main Hall)

2016 (Wallenstein Palace – Main Hall)

2015 (Wallenstein Palace – The Plenary Session Hall)

  • Matyáš Pocklan
  • Lukáš Sagalinec

2014 (Wallenstein Palace – The Plenary Session Hall)

  • Ondřej Machoň