On June 23, 2017 Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has signed Decree № 222 "On the placing the winners of the competition for 2016 on the National Board of Honor." 68 winners were identified to their entering on the Republican Board of Honor on a result of their work in 2016 year. SSI "Institute of Microbiology of the NAS of Belarus" and SSI "Institute of History of the NAS of Belarus" were highlighted among the best scientific organizations.

Entering on the Republican Board of Honor is a public recognition of the work of residents and collectives of enterprises that have made a significant contribution to the social and economic development and welfare of the country.