Honor Scroll
International College of Applied Nutrition · 1970
In recognition of his contributions to their scientific program and progress.
Recognition
Honors, medals & distinctions
Decorations conferred by the Czech state, the Academy of Sciences, the archival profession and American civic institutions, in recognition of a lifetime spent documenting and defending a shared heritage.
Honorary Membership in the SVU
Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences · 1978
The Society’s highest award, for his contributions to the natural sciences.
Josef Hlávka Memorial Medal
Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences · 1991
Presented at the National Theatre in Prague for distinguished contribution to Czech scholarship.
“Gratias agit” Prize
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Czech Republic · 1997
Newly established prize for promoting the good name of the Czech Republic abroad.
Ambassadorial Award
Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States · 1998
For his contribution to the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the independent Czechoslovak state.
Presidential Memorial Medal
President Václav Havel · 1999
Received from the hands of the President for service to the Czech nation abroad.
2002 Praha SVU Award
SVU Prague Chapter · 2002
Rector’s Commendation
University of West Bohemia, Plzeň · 2002
For the development of academic, cultural and social relations between the Czech Republic and expatriate communities.
Jan Masaryk Medal
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Czech Republic · 2005
For preserving and fostering relations between the Czech Republic and the United States.
Jan Amos Comenius Award
Czech Center Museum Houston
For lifelong service to Czech-American education and learning.
Silver Medal of the Senate
President of the Senate, Parliament of the Czech Republic · 2010
For his efforts on behalf of Czechs abroad and for fostering the good name and traditions of the Czech Republic.
Medal for Merit in Czech Archival Science
Minister of the Interior, Czech Republic · 2012
Awarded by Minister Jan Kubice for lifetime contributions to Czech archival science.
Medal of Merit in Diplomacy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Czech Republic · 2020
The highest diplomatic award the Minister of Foreign Affairs can bestow, for a lifetime advancing Czech-American relations.
Lifetime Achievement Award
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa · 2024
Marked by the dedication of a research room in his and his late wife Eva’s names.
Admiral of the Nebraska Navy
Governor of the State of Nebraska
Honorary distinction conferred on distinguished individuals.
Key to the Capital City of Lincoln
Mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska