The state orders, medals and other decorations are bestowed by the President of Lithuania on 16 February – Day of Re-establishment of the State of Lithuania and 6 July – Day of the State (Coronation of King Mindaugas), and on other days on special occasions.
The President of Lithuania is awarded with the highest order, of Vytautas the Great, upon starting to hold his office after taking the oath, by the Chairman of the Seimas (Lithuanian parliament).
National awards are administered by Head of the Presidential Administration, who serves as the ex officio Grand Master of the Orders the Republic.
[1] The above decorations are awarded by the Minister of National Defence.
In addition, the Medal of Darius and Girėnas may be awarded by the Minister of Transport and Communications.