The 2025 Language Act competition's grand prize is shared between a school initiative dedicated to the Estonian language in Ida-Viru County and a dictionary of the older Estonian Bible translation.
The 2025 Language Act competition in Estonia has recognized two significant initiatives by sharing its grand prize. One of these initiatives is dedicated to the promotion of the Estonian language through a school initiative based in Ida-Viru County, which focuses on language education and teaching methods. This effort aims to enhance the learning environment for students and promote the use of the Estonian language in various contexts.
The second initiative honored with the prize is the dictionary of the older Estonian Bible translation, which is a critical resource for both linguistic studies and cultural heritage. This dictionary not only preserves an important facet of Estonia's linguistic history but also plays a vital role in making historical texts more accessible to modern audiences.
Additionally, the public vote for the competition was won by a VΓ΅ro-language podcast titled "Poodi man," further highlighting the rich linguistic diversity within Estonia. The variety of initiatives recognized in this competition reflects the ongoing efforts to promote language and cultural identity in Estonia, showcasing the importance of language in education and society as a whole.
