The protesting people on Orlov most against the “Tseko Minev amendment” received the grand prize in 2012. The Association of European Journalists – Bulgaria and Toma Belev were awarded the second two prizes. Rosen Bosev received the award for overall contribution to the protection and promotion of human rights in Bulgaria, and Spas Spasov received an award for journalistic prowess. Radoslav Stoyanov became “Activist of the Year”. Two special diplomas were awarded: to Boyana Petkova (for “Personal Human Rights Courage”) and to Susanna Musser and Attorney Toni Vladimirova (as “Defenders of the Most Vulnerable”). The winner of the Audience Award was the independent site for investigative journalism “Bivol”.
“Human of the Year” is an annual award for contribution to human rights in Bulgaria. It was initiated by the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee and is awarded each year at a ceremony on the 10th of December – The International Day of Human Rights. It is awarded to individuals, collectives or organisations by a professional jury on the basis of established objective criteria.
