Järva County Coat of Arms council decided to award the highest honour in the county on the composer Arvo Pärt. Arvo Pärt was born in the city of Paide, capital of Järva County in Estonia.
The Coat of Arms will be awarded to Arvo Pärt for his diverse creative activities that have enriched the world of culture, and for being part of raising the local and international profile of Paide and Järva County.
Since 2009, Arvo Pärt has also been an Honorary Citizen of Paide.