The Thirteenth of July Award (Montenenegrin:Trinaestojulska nagrada) is the highest state distinction in Montenegro and the most prestigious award of the country, awarded to individuals and organizations in the fields of Science, Art, Culture, Sports and Economy, conferred on the Montenegrin Statehood Day in July 13th.
The award is divided in 2 forms: The Annual Award, awarded every year to 3 individuals/organizations whose specific work (Books, Research) is deemed of exeptional importance to Montenegrin Culture, Art, Sports, Science or Economy, and the Lifetime Achievement Award, awarded to individuals whose entire body of work represents outstanding contributions to Montenegrin Culture, Art, Sport, Science or Economy.
The recipients of the awards are selected by a Jury Panel, which reviews a list of nominees across the fields of Science, Art, Culture, Sport and Economy. By Montenegrin law, no more than one award should be given per field in a given year.