Awards Received

Ekovitrin “Civil Society Organization of the Year” Award

In the “Stars of the Year Award Ceremony” organized by Ekovitrin Magazine, our Association for the Fight against Smoking was deemed worthy of the “Non-Governmental Organization of the Year” as a result of the survey in which 46,762 votes were cast. Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Bülent Arınç presented the award to the President of our association. Dr. Mustafa Aydın was presented the award.

“TSSD President Achievement Award”

At the award ceremony organized by Fatih Municipality, Mayor Mustafa Demir presented the “TSSD President Achievement Award” to Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of our association.

At the award ceremony organized by Pendik Municipality, Mayor Erol Kaya presented the “TSSD President Achievement Award” to Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of our association.

“Smoke-Free Lives Project Achievement Award”

At the award ceremony organized by Bahçelievler Municipality, Mayor Osman Develioğlu presented the “Smoke-Free Lives Project Success” award to Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of our association.

“Civil Society Organization of the Year 2008” Award

At the award ceremony organized at Kültür University. Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım presented the “Non-Governmental Organization of the Year 2008” award to Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of our association.

“Istanbul City Council Award”

At the Award Ceremony held at Polat Hotel, former Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Kadir Topbaş presented the “Istanbul City Council Award” to Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of our association.

“Best Non-Governmental Organization of 2007 Award”

Our association was awarded the Best Civil Society Organization of 2007 by HABER 1.

“Award for Combating Harmful Habits”

In 2007, at the Cemal Reşit Rey Hall, at the “Fight Against Bad Habits” night attended by distinguished guests, the “Fight Against Harmful Habits Award” was presented to our association by the Minister of Interior Abdülkadir Aksu.

“Golden Quality Award”

The European Bureau of the United Nations World Health Organization selected the Turkiye Association for the Fight against Smoking as one of the six most successful organizations in Europe at a ceremony held in Bratislava, Slovakia on May 31, 2002, for its efforts to prevent cigarette companies from making hidden advertisements during sporting events. Our Association received the award from the European Director of the World Health Organization. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of the Turkiye Anti-Smoking Association, received the “Golden Quality Award” at the Consumer Friends Award Ceremony held at the Lütfi Kırdar Congress Center.