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2004

Werner Wüthrich, PhD, Berne (CH)
To the author Werner Wüthrich, performing arts scientist, for his research on Berthold Brecht.

2003

Fredi M. Murer, Zurich (CH)
For his contribution to the Swiss film scene as a freelance scriptwriter, film director and producer.

2002

Castellinaria – Festival Internazionale del Cinema Giovane, Bellinzona (CH)
For giving young people the opportunity to serve as film critics.
Hannes Meyer, Soazza (CH)
For his performances as organ soloist and champion of profane organ music at sacred venues.

2001

Maryse Fuhrmann and Valentin Reymond, Neuchâtel (CH)
For developing a quality, affordable chamber opera concept.
Werner Oechslin, Einsiedeln (CH)
For his efforts to make his private library of unique scientific volume available to the public.

2000

Harald Szeemann, Maggia, Ticino (CH)
For his extraordinary creativity as an exhibition designer.

1999

1998

International School of Zug; Martin Latter, principal
To Martin Latter for his pioneering educational program for multicultural classes.

1997

Jacqueline Burckhardt, Bice Curiger, Dieter von Graffenried, Berne (CH)
For the creation of the international art magazine “Parkett”.
Alexander Pereira, Zurich (CH)
For outstanding management of the Zurich Opera House.

1996

Festival Strings Lucerne; Rudolf Baumgartner, Lucerne(CH)
To Rudolf Baumgartner, founder and director for 40 years.

1995

Schweizer Monatshefte für Politik, Wirtschaft, Kultur
For the courageous promotion of the uncensored word in their monthly magazine.
Cinémathèque Suisse, Lausanne (CH)
For establishing the archiving and the restoration, the preservation and lending of historical films.

1994

International Menuhin Music Academy IMMA, Gstaad (CH)
For the establishment and leadership of this academy for exceptionally talented string musicians.

1993

Papiliorama; Maarten Bijleveld van Lexmond, PhD, Kerzers (CH)
For creating a tropical garden reserve to demonstrate the wonders of nature.
Arthur Cohn, Basel (CH)
For artistic excellence in film-making.

1992

Swiss Youth Symphony Orchestra SJSO
For a pioneering institution to organize concerts by young musicians.

1991

Marc Belfort, Zurich (CH)
Founder of the Zurich Opera House post-graduate academy for young opera singers.

1990

Susana and Antonio Robledo, Onex (CH)
For their efforts to maintain standards for authentic flamenco dancing.
Stiftung Künstlerhaus, Boswil / AG
To Willy Hans Rösch for establishing a home for needy senior artists.

1989

Schweizer Wanderwege, Riehen (CH)
To volunteers who mark and maintain Switzerland’s extensive network of hiking trails.
Reni Mertens and Walter Marti, Zurich (CH)
For pioneering documentary films.

1988

BINZ 39 Foundation, Zurich (CH)
To Henry F. Levy offering studio space to up-and-coming artists.

1987

Prix de Lausanne, Foundation for Choreographic Art
For the initiation of an international dance competition to promote the art of choreography.

1986

The Zurich Chamber Orchestra, ZKO
To Edmond de Stoutz, founder and director of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra.