President Alar Karis awarded prizes. He gave awards to 203 people. 38 of them were scientists.
Scientist Tarmo Soomere received a major award. He works at the university. He is an important scientist.
Several scientists received the Order of the White Star. For example, Maarja Öpik studies soil. Lauri Mälksoo knows a lot about law.
Other scientists also received awards. For example, Tuul Sepp studies animals. Vello Tõugu researches chemistry.
Allan Puur and Tiia Tulviste received awards. They study people.
Ülle Liiber received an award. She teaches geography.
Doctors also received awards. For example, Katrin Elmet is a doctor.
German scientist Matthias Thumser received an award. He researches Estonian history.