Maarten Rijkenbarg Award
The award was presented for the first time on
20 October at the Dumoulin barracks in Soesterberg. This is a prize that
contributes to the development of a sense of integrity within the
Ministry of Defense. Major General Oppelaar, NLDA commander, presented
the Award to Irina Tziamali.
With her RMA thesis and Master's thesis,
Irina has questioned old patterns with regard to gender and the armed
forces, in order to help the organization further in the field of
diversity, inclusion and integrity. The award is a token of appreciation
from the Ministry of Defense.
Oppelaar described Irina as an example to
many, inside and outside the armed forces. "Irina has shown moral
courage, which stands for daring to stand for what you think is right
and act accordingly. Much appreciation for your tenacity to continue to
do what you believe in and to stand for what is important to you. With
this you have made a contribution to social safety, professional
attitude and integrity within and outside the Ministry of Defence".
