National Hero of Armenia () is the highest title in Armenia. The law on the title was signed by President Levon Ter-Petrosyan on 22 April 1994. It is awarded "for outstanding services of national importance to the Republic of Armenia in defense and strengthening of the state system and creation of important national values." Along with the title, its recipients receive the Order of Fatherland. It was created as the Armenian successor to the Hero of the Soviet Union award, which was abolished upon independence of Armenia.
The first recipient of the title was Catholicos Vazgen I, the head of the Armenian church, who received it on 28 July 1994.
Recipients This is a table of persons who were awarded the 'National Hero of Armenia': DateRecipientOccupation27 May 2004Kirk Kerkorianbusinessman, philanthropist27 May 2004Charles Aznavoursinger, philanthropist5 December 2008Nikolai Ryzhkov politician 9 October 2017Eduardo Eurnekian business, philanthropist30 December 2017Ohannes Tchekidjian conductor, composer18 August 2020Ruben Sanamyanmilitary commander27 August 2020Hrayr Hovakimyancardio-surgeon15 October 2020Vahagn Asatryanmilitary commander22 October 2020Tiran Khachatryanmilitary commander22 October 2020military commander27 January 2021military commander27 January 2021military commander27 January 2021Gurgen Dalibaltayanmilitary commander8 May 2021Arkady Ter-Tatevosyanmilitary commander
See also Orders, decorations, and medals of Armenia Hero of Artsakh
References
External links State awards of the Republic of Armenia