In the frame of “Supporting Gifted and Talented Youth Programme” initiated by the President of Georgia, Deputy Minister Irine Kurdadze awarded successful schoolchildren of Samegrelo- Zemo Svaneti Region with golden and silver medals.

There are 40 golden and 54 silver medals holders in the schools of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region in 2010-2011 academic year.

On the initiative of the President of Georgia, Ministry of Education and Science  implements “Sub-programme for Awarding the Best students with Medals”, in the frame of this program , in total, 877 golden and 1122 silver medals  was prepared for 2010-2011 academic year.

The criteria for selecting the medal candidates are regulated by the National Curriculum. Each medal has the name of the owner and the year of graduation scripted on it.