Awards and Honours
Awards Received
- 2022 - “Lale Dikmen Türker Award” by Architect Kerem Türken Foundation
- 2019 – “Transparency Award” by TI-Turkey
- 2015 – “Best Civil Society Initiative Award” by Eryetiş and Balkanlar Educational Establishment
- 2015 – “Uğur Mumcu Award” by Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality, Eskişehir – Tepebaşı Municipality, Eskişehir ADD and Contemporary Journalists Association Eskişehir Branch.
- 2014 – “Gümüş Arı” -“Silver Bee Award” by İstanbul Technical University
- 2014 – “National Education Award” by Contemporary Education Cooperative (ÇEK)
- 2014 – “2013 Those Who Make a Difference Award” by MEF High Schools
- 2013 – “Youth Human Rights Award” by Turkish Youth Federation
- 2013 – “International Lions Melvin Jones Friendship Award” by Lions Clubs İstanbul 118 Y.
- 2013 – “Duygu Asena Award ” by PEN Writers Association
- 2013 – “Girls Go To School Project by Banvit” Jury Special Award by Turkish Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- 2013 – “Strategical Philanthropy Award” by Turkish Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- 2013 – “Second Prize in Sourcing Category Award” by European Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- 2013 – “Best Project of the Year Award” by International Professional Coaching Association (ICF) – Turkey
- 2011 – “Golden Compass Award “ by Turkish Public Relations Association (TÜHİD)
- 2011 – “Best Civil Society Initiative Award “ by Doğuş University
- 2010 – “Contribution to Society Award” by World Communication Awards
- 2010 – “Civil Society Initiative Award” by Automotive Industry Automotive Gladiators
- 2010 – “Maximum Number of Scholarships Given By An Association Award” by İstanbul University
- 2010 – “Ahmet Taner Kışlalı Honorary Award” by Kabataş Alumni Association
- 2010 – “Exemplary Project for Equal Opportunities for Women Award” by United Nations Peking+15
- 2010 – “Golden Compass-Jury Special Prize” by Turkish Public Relations Association (TÜHİD
- 2009 – “Best Civil Society Initiative Award” by Marmara University
- 2009 – “Support to TAA Award” by “Turkish Aeronautical Association
- 2009 – “8th Vehbi Koç Foundation Education Award” by Vehbi Koç Foundation
- 2009 – “Social Responsibility Projects Success Award” by Turkish Magazine Journalists Association
- 2009 – “Kemalist Enlightenment Award” by European Atatürk's Ideology Associations Federation
- 2008 – “The Social Responsibility Project of the Year Award” by Pertevniyal High School
- 2008 – “Magazine Journalists Association Special Award1 by Magazine Journalists Association
- 2008 – “The Best Social Responsibility Project of the Year” by Capital-Journal
- 2008 – “Most Popular Social Responsibility Project Award” by Yıldız Technical University
- 2008 – “Women Leaders Special Award” by Turkish Women Academicians Association (TÜKD)
- 2008 – European Sponsorship Association (ESA) Awards
- 2008 – “Civil Society Leader of the Year Award” by Economist
- 2008 – “Enlightenment Honorary Award” by Yeni Kuşak Köy Enstitülüler Association (YKKED
- 2007 – “6th Golden Compass-Best Project Award “by Turkish Public Relations Association (TÜHİD)
- 2007 – “Education Award” by Contemporary Education Cooperative (ÇEK)
- 2006 – “The Best Social Responsibility Project of the Year” by Capital-Journal
- 2006 – “Social Responsibility Project Award” by Turkish Public Relations Association (TÜHİD)
- 2006 – “Social Responsibility Project Award” by Platin Journal
- 2006 – “Science Days Honorary Award” by İstanbul University
- 2006 – “Best Social Responsibility Project Award” by Galatasaray University
- 2006 – “Most Popular Social Responsibility Project Award” by Yıldız Technical University
- 2006 – “Best Social Responsibility Project Award” by Karadeniz Technical University
- 2006 –– “Magazine Journalists Association Special Award « by Magazine Journalists Association
- 2005 – “Public Relation Campaign of the Year Award” by İstanbul University Communications School
- 2005 – “Most Successful Women Award” by Oriflame
- 2005 – “Social Peace Award” by Peace Radio
- 2005 – “Human Rights, Democracy, Peace and Solidarity Award” by Social Democracy Foundation (SODEV)
- 2005 – “Most Creative Social Responsibility Project” by Doğan Publications Holding
- 2005 – “Best Campaign of the Year Award” by Anadolu BİL Vocational High School
- 2005 – “Social Fair Play Career First Prize” by Turkish National Olympic Committee
- 2004 – “Social Works Honorable Mention” by CSR Awards - PR News
- 2004 – “Corporate Social Responsibility Award” by Active Academy
- 2004 – “Love of the Year Award” by Dead Love Association
- 2004 – “Outstanding Service Award” by Yıldız Technical University
- 2004 – “Best Educator of Turkey Award” by Tempo Journal
- 2004 – “Education Award” by TED College
- 2004 – “Human Rights Award” by İzmir Karşıyaka Municipality
- 2003 – “Democracy Award” by Sertel Journalism Foundation
- 2003 – “Atatürk-Contemporary Award” by Ankara International Atatürkist Societies
- 2003 – “Best Public Relation Campaign Award” by Gazi University Faculty of Communication
- 2003 – “The Most Successful Private Sector Service Award” by Voluntary Organizations National Commission on Women's Health (KASAKOM)
- 2003 – “Social Responsibility Project Award” by Platin Journal
- 2002 – “Crystal Obelisk Award’’ by Foundation of Women Executives in Public Relations
- 1999 – “Uğur Mumcu – Muammer Aksoy Award” by ADD İstanbul Branch
- 1997 – “Turkish Revolutionaries Award” by Haliç Rotary Club
- 1997 – “Atatürk Award’’ by Tuzla Rotary
- 1996 – “Kemalist Thought Service Award” by İncirli Lions Club
- 1996 – “Atatürk Principals and Reforms Award” by İstanbul University
- 1994 – “Laicism Award” by Orhan Apaydın Democracy and Peace Foundation
Awards Given
Türkan Saylan Art And Science Awards
"Türkan Saylan Art and Science Awards" are given every year on the anniversary of Prof. Dr. Türkan Saylan's death to those who create science and art products that will carry her understanding of life to the future.
2011 – Art Award: Novels For Children – Zeynep Cemali
“Jury Special Award: Necati Tosuner”
2012 – Art Award: Caricature Branch - Asuman Küçükkantarcı ve Ergül Aktaş
2013 – Art Award: Story Branch - Hande Baba
2014 – Art Award: Poem For Children – Çiğdem Sezer
2015 – Art Award For Story Branch: Erendiz Atasü – “Kızıl Kale” and Behçet Çelik - “Kaldığımız Yer”
Science Award For Public Health: Doç. Dr. Hatice Simsek Keskin, Reci Meseri, Sevnaz Sahin and Reyhan Ucku – “Prevalence Of Food Insecurity And Malnutrition, Factors Related To Malnutrition In The Elderly: A Community-Based, Cross-Sectional Study From Turkey”
2016 – Art Award For Story Branch: Göksu Baykal - "Geç Kalmış Bir Öpüş" and Melike Belkıs Aydın - "Pembe Kızıl"
Science Award For Public Health: Doç. Dr. Yalçın Solak – “Autosomal Daminant Polycystic Kidney Disease”
2017 – Art Award For Story Branch: Arife Kalender - "Dört İsmail Bir Leyla" and Mehmet Fırat Pürselim - "Akılsız Sokrates"
Science Award For Public Health: Doç. Dr. Emine Eren Koçak
2018 – Art Award For Story Branch: Bünyamin Bozkuş - "Cennetin Kenar Mahallesi"
Science Award For Public Health: Prof. Dr. Oktay Algın
2019 – Art Award For Story Branch: Remzi Karabulut - “Köksüzler” and Sevgi Can Yağcı Aksel “Kapıya Not Bıraktım”
Science Award For Public Health: Doç Dr. Fatma Alibaz Öner
2020 – Art Award For Story Branch: Özgür Çırak - "Sıcacık Bir Ev"
Science Award For Public Health: Dr. Seçil Vural
2021 – Art Award For Story Branch: Esmehan Devran İnci - “Suyun Şarkısı” and Melike Senyüksel “Retro Öyküler”
Science Award For Public Health: Doç Dr. İlkay Sedakat İdilman
2022 – Art Award For Story Branch: Gaye Boralıoğlu - “‘Alametler Kitabı’'
Science Award For Public Health: Doç. Dr. Deniz Ceylan
Contemporary Life Republic Award
The “Contemporary Life Republic Award” is one that strives for the development and protection of the values of the Republic with their discourses and works, as well as scientific, artistic, and cultural activities; it is given to people who defend democracy and human rights, and who have contributed to Turkey and society with their principled and honorable stance on secularism and modernity.
2022 – Ataol Behramoğlu
2021 – Prof. Dr. Emre Kongar
2020 – Prof. Dr. Mehmet Haberal, Prof. Dr. Yücel Aşkın, Prof Dr. Ferit Bernay, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yurtkuran
2019 – Müjdat Gezen
2018 – Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı
2017 – Prof. Dr. Ümit Kocasakal
2016 – Prof. Dr. Doğan Kuban
2015 – Prof. Dr. Nermin Abadan Unat
2014 – Prof. Dr. Fatih Hilmioğlu
2013 – Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Büyükerşen
2012 – Gülriz Sururi ve Genco Erkal
2011 – Prof. Dr. Yıldız Kenter
2010 – Dr. Rıza Türmen
2009 – Sabih Kanadoğlu
2008 – Fazıl Say
2007 – Muazzez İlmiye Çığ