The second award ceremony of Caucasus International University scientific prize Tamar was held at the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia on February 28.
The scientific prize, founded in 2017, is awarded to successful scholars at Caucasus International University, who are distinguished by their activeness, scientific papers, international projects, and publications.
I, II and III prize winners were named at the event and they were awarded 300, 2000 and 1000 GEL respectively. In addition, they received special medals made by the company “Zarapkhana”.
I prize was awarded to Sophio Kasradze, Academic Doctor of Medicine, Caucasus International University Associate Professor;
II prize was awarded to Zakaria Nanobashvili, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Caucasus International University Professor;
III prize in the nomination “Young Scholar” was awarded to Irma Baratashvili, Doctor of Business Administration, Associate Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Business at Caucasus International University.
The prize winners were selected from 32 candidates who had active scientific activities in 2018-2019.
During the ceremony, the speeches were delivered by Mr. Kakhaber Kordzaia, Caucasus International University Rector; Ms. Nunu Mitskevich, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia; Mr. Giorgi Kekelidze, Director of the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia; Mr. Zviad Gabisonia, Director General of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation; Mr. Genadi Margvelashvili, Chairperson of the Education, Science and Culture Committee of the Parliament of Georgia; Ms. Sesili Gogiberidze, Head of Scientific Research Department at Caucasus International University; Mr. Irakli Gharibashvili, Director of National Scientific Library. The speakers placed emphasis on the active policy of Caucasus International University in the field of scientific research and highlighted the importance of “Tamar” prize in this context. It provides great stimuli for scientists / academic staff working in different fields at the university.
It is worth mentioning that the scientific prize was named after Georgian King Tamar, the implementer of the progressive and humane policy in the Caucasus, and the patron of intellectuals and artists.
GiGi PianoMan performed at the event.