FEPA Medal for Support to Philately 2025
Jiří Střecha (Czech Republic)
Mgr Jiří Střecha has served as Director of the Postal Museum of the Czech Republic since 2016. A museologist and historian specialising in transport and economic history, he has strengthened the museum’s role in promoting philately nationally and internationally. Under his leadership, the museum became a key partner of the World Stamp Exhibition PRAGA 2018 and played a prominent role at LIBEREC 2022, presenting both philatelic collections and postal history exhibits. He also supported the National Exhibition LIBEREC 2025 with international participation. Střecha actively encourages young philatelists through cooperation with clubs and educational initiatives. Within the International Council of Museums, he initiated the first ICOM postage stamp in 2022. As a board member of the International Association of Transport and Communications Museums, he collaborates with leading postal museums worldwide, serving as a respected ambassador of Czech philately.