Honored Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Honored Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan is a performing arts award and honorary title of Azerbaijan. According to statute, it is bestowed to "artists of cinema, theater, circus, ensemble, a cappella, orchestra and choir conductors, ballet masters, artistic directors of music, choir, dance and other collectives, musicians, as well as television and radio program announcers for their services to the development of Azerbaijani art". It is the second-highest artistic award of Azerbaijan, after People's Artist of Azerbaijan.
Established on 22 May 1998, the award superseded that of the Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR bestowed during the Soviet era. As of 2024, there were 4578 Honored Artists of the Republic of Azerbaijan who received the accompanying salary of 150 manats.