Petras Vileišis nomination

The Petras Vileišis gold medal with his portrait, dedicated to one of the first Lithuanian entrepreneurs and business ideologists, the promoter of national awareness and Lithuanian literacy, is presented to Lithuanian citizens for their merits in business, its development and patronage, as well as for social activities. Foreign citizens and organizations may receive this award for their merits in contributing to the development of Lithuanian industry and business.  The sculpture portrait of P. Vileišis may also be given to Lithuanian school and university students for their entrepreneurship and civil initiatives as well as for the academic excellence.