Awarded by the N.I.C.E. Network for Innovations in Culture and Creativity in Europe for Culture- und Creative Projects, Research or political Strategy, that is focused on Culture and Creativity, produce culture and support cultural innovations.
The Award was given on June 12, at the Forum d'Avignon Ruhr 2014 in Essen by Garrelt Duin, Minister for Economy, Energy, Industry, Middle class and Handcraft of the county North Rhine-Westphalia and Ute Schäfer, Minister for Family, Children, Youth, Culture and Sport.