Czech and Slovak Transatlantic Award

The Czech and Slovak Transatlantic Award (CSTA) is an award given to individuals who have substantially contributed to freedom and democracy in Central Europe, to strengthening of transatlantic relations and integration of Central Europe to Euro-Atlantic Institutions.

The Awards are presented two times a year: in spring in Slovakia at the GLOBSEC Bratislava Global Security Forum and in autumn at the NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

The recipients are Czech, Slovak and international diplomatic and military personalities.

The CSTA awardees are chosen by the Honorary Committee, created for this purpose from distinguished personalities from the diplomatic, political and military areas of Czechia and Slovakia.

Members of the Honorary Committee are:[1] Original creation of the renowned Slovak glass-designer Patrik Illo, the Czech and Slovak Transatlantic Award symbolizes the transatlantic link by opposite side edges through transparent glass.