In November 2015 Dr Katja Mihurko-Poniž has been awarded the prestigious Zois Certificate of Recognition for her outstanding contributions to research in Slovenia. Zois awards and certificates of recognition are the highest national scientific awards in Slovenia. The  Zois Certificate of Recognition is  conferred by the Board of the Republic of Slovenia for the Zois Award, the Zois Certificate of Recognition, the Ambassador of Science of the Republic of Slovenia Certificate of Recognition and the Puh Certificate of Recognition (hereinafter: Board). The Board is appointed by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia from among renowned researchers.