14 were awarded the Order of the Falcon

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.