David Iakobachvili is awarded a medal “In Memory of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow”, testimonial letter of the Russian Federation Government for active participation in the implementation of objectives of domestic economy modernization as well as a Pro Merito Medal of the Council of Europe. He was given the status of “The Men of the Year 2001” (Russian Biography Institute), “Person of the Year 2002” (Rosbuisinessconsulting) and “Entrepreneur of the Year 2003” (Ernst & Young). In 2008 he was given a commemorative award for contribution in the corporate management development and was called the best Chairman of Board of Directors (Association of Independent Directors). In 2012 he was given an award from “Kommersant” publishing house in two categories at once: “Success” and “Choice of the Audience”. In 2013 he won appreciation from the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation for active participation in preparing and holding a meeting of Heads of Governments of B20.