The President of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, honored 34 Georgian journalists for their exemplary civic dedication, exceptional sense of responsibility, and personal courage.
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On December 10, during an event held at the Orbeliani Palace, the President addressed journalists, assuring them that they are truly standing as guardians of the country.
“You are the individuals who have taken not only the camera and microphone into your hands but also the future and fate of this country. For this, your names will be written in the history of Georgia - as the heroes of today, of this era. It is not easy to stand where these beasts are, to face them and dare to ask questions, even when tear gas is released. To stand firm, remain unmoved, and stay with your people - that is true courage,” Zourabichvili said.
The President expressed her gratitude to the journalists, emphasizing the essential role of the media as a window to understanding current events.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to you, though I know you do not do this for gratitude. You do it because you fully understand the meaning of professional obligation.
Tomorrow, perhaps, you will face even stronger pressure if this situation continues, because you are the window through which we see what is happening. Without you, people who cannot attend the demonstrations would not know what is taking place.
Even between different parts of the protests - whether in various areas of the city or in other cities - we would not realize that the entire country is united against this injustice. Your presence, your dedication, is vital today, tomorrow, and always. I am honoring you today for this commitment,” Zourabishvili concluded.
The following journalists and cameramen from television stations and online publications were awarded the Medal for Civil Commitment:
- Joni Bakuridze - TV Company Formula
- Sergi Baramidze - TV Company Mtavari Arkhi
- Nutsa Bakhutashvili - TV Company Formula
- Davit Beradze - TV Company Pirveli
- Davit Bichikashvili - TV Company Pirveli
- Salome Bokuchava - TV Company Formula
- Nika Buchashvili - TV Company Pirveli
- Mindia Gabadze - Online Publication Publica
- Mariam Gaprindashvili - TV Company Pirveli
- Rusudan Dumbadze - TV Company Pirveli
- Akaki Zarkua - Online Publication Realpolitik
- Vasil Ivanov-Chikovani - Public Broadcaster First Channel
- Malkhaz Kandelaki - TV Company Pirveli
- Davit Kobidze - TV Company Mtavari Arkhi
- Nikoloz Kokaia - TV Company Pirveli
- Ana Lomtadze - TV Company Pirveli
- Mariam Makasarashvili - TV Company Pirveli
- Dea Mamiseishvili - TV Company Mtavari Arkhi
- Mikheil Martiashvili - TV Company Formula
- Mirian Meladze - Public Broadcaster First Channel
- Givi Mchedlishvili - TV Company Mtavari Arkhi
- Mariam Nikuradze - Online Publication OC Media
- Guram Rogava - TV Company Formula
- Davit Kashiashvili - TV Company Formula
- Nana Kajaia - TV Company Pirveli
- Aleksandre Keshelashvili - Online Publication Publica
- Genadi Kvachakhia - TV Company Formula
- Beka Korshia - TV Company Mtavari Arkhi
- Giorgi Shetsiruli - TV Company Pirveli
- Maka Chikhladze - TV Company Pirveli
- Keta Tsitskishvili - TV Company Mtavari Arkhi
- Pavle Khachidze - TV Company Pirveli
- Irina Kurua - Adjara Television
- Besarion Gaprindashvili - Public Broadcaster First Channel
The journalists of Radio Liberty were not among the awardees. As the President explained, their ethical guidelines do not permit them to accept such awards. “But many thanks to them as well,” added Salome Zourabichvili.
