The President of the Republic of North Macedonia, Stevo Pendarovski decorated Milica Stojanova, Milka Eftimova and Stojna Vangelovska with Order of Merit for Macedonia.

Milica Stojanova was decorated for her fundamental contribution to the founding processes of the Macedonian theater, as well as for establishing innovative methods, high criteria and their development in contemporary acting and for the affirmation of the Macedonian theater and Macedonian film nationally and internationally.

Milka Eftimova was decorated for her exceptional and lasting contribution to the development of opera singing, which contributed to the affirmation of the Macedonian opera art on a national and international level, as well as to the dedicated and significant pedagogical activity.

Stojna Vangelovska was decorated for her highest results in basketball at home and internationally as a player and as a coach, as an exceptional contribution to Macedonian basketball and Macedonian sports in general.

Order of Merit for Macedonia is awarded to all those who contributed their efforts and made top achievements in all domains of social life of the country.