AWARDS and HONORS
for Artistic Achievements
(Selected Awards)
to name a few.
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Ellis Island Medal of Honor
2022
Officially recognized by the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor ranks as one of the most prestigious awards in America. Recipients of this honor are read into the Congressional Record and include eight U.S. Presidents, several Nobel Prize Laureates, leaders in business, arts, politics, and other.
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George Washington's Mount Vernon Presidential Award
Portrait of George Washington
by Igor Babailov.
Collection: Mount Vernon.
Presented on behalf of George Washington by the President of Mount Vernon.
Honorary Doctorate
Cumberland University
2019
Dr. Paul Stumb, President of Cumberland University
( Photo credit: Krissy Leigh Kimsal )
Igor V. Babailov awarded the distinguished academic degree Doctor of Literary Letters (Honoris Causa)
by the historic Cumberland University
2019
Hon. American Academician of
the Russian Academy of Arts (est. 1757)
"Dear Mr. Babailov,
Congratulations to you on your election to the Russian Academy of Arts."
~ Dr. James H. Billington
The 13th Librarian of the United States Congress
"An Academician is a member of an officially constituted Academy, such as the Russian Academy of Arts (est.1757), to be elected to which is a great honor, the pinnacle of the career of a traditional artist." ~ RAA
Previous recipients of this honor include designer Pierre Cardin, HRH Princess Chantal of France and American artist, Andrew Wyeth.
Chevalier of the Order of St. Anne (est.1735)
Order of St. Anne, dynastic order of Knighthood, awarded to Igor Babailov by Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, Head of the Imperial House of Romanov and descendant of the Russian, European and British royalty, including Alexander II and Queen Victoria.
Malta, 2017
Hereditary Nobility with the Official Coat of Arms
Granted to Igor V. Babailov and his family by decree of Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, Head of the Imperial House of Romanov and descendant of the Russian, European and British royalty, including Alexander II and Queen Victoria.
4 November, 2020
Madrid, Spain
Official Bronze Medal of the Pontificate
of His Holiness Pope St. John Paul II
Vatican City
Secretariat of State
Vatican, 2003
General David H. Petraeus Award "For Excellence"
Presented by General David H. Petraeus, U.S. Military Commander, CIA Director, for the work on his portrait for the West Point Academy Museum.
~ Official Major League Baseball ~
Award for Portraiture
Presented to Igor Babailov at Yankee Stadium, New York City
Joe DiMaggio Awards, 2011
Honored Artist of the Udmurt Republic
Presented by President of the Udmurt Republic, Ushakov A.A.
The Tennessee Senate Resolution N69
"To recognize Igor Babailov and celebrate his artistic achievements."
Signed into Law by Governor Bill Haslam and presented by Senator Jack Johnson
Order 'For Service to Art' (The Golden Star)
Presented by the President of the International Academy of Culture and Art, Stronsky P.T.
Hon. Academician of the International Academy of Culture and Art
