The recipients of the Order together with the first couple.
Photo/The Presidential Office
A total of 14 people were awarded the Icelandic Order of the Falcon at Bessastaðir yesterday.
According to a statement from the Office of the President, handball coach Þórir Hergeirsson was abroad and will receive his order on the occasion.
The following received the Order of the Falcon:
Bala Murughan Kamallakharan, entrepreneur and CEO, Knight”s Cross for work on behalf of Icelandic innovative companies.
Brian Pilkington, artist, Knight’s Cross for contributions to illustration and children’s literature.
Edvarð Júlíus Sólnes, professor emeritus of environmental and civil engineering, Knight’s Cross for pioneering work in the field of earthquake prevention and environmental protection.
Geirlaug Þorvaldsdóttir, hotelier, Knight’s Cross for contributions to tourism, culture and the preservation of Icelandic art.
Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir, soccer player, Knight’s Cross for achievements in soccer.
Íris Inga Grönfeldt, sports scientist, Knight’s Cross for contributions to sports and health promotion of children, adolescents, and adults in the local area.
Jón Þór Hannesson, producer, sound engineer, and filmmaker, Knight’s Cross for pioneering work in filmmaking.
Jónas Karl Þorvaldsson, director of the Icelandic Coast Guard, Knight’s Cross for contributions to peacekeeping and security.
Kristín Jóhannsdóttir, museum director, Knight’s Cross for pioneering work in the field of culture and tourism in the local area.
Magnea Jóhanna Matthíasdóttir, writer and translator, Knight’s Cross for contributions to translations and writing.
Sigurþóra Bergsdóttir, managing director, Knight’s Cross for creating resources that improve access to support and advice for young people in Iceland.